Bannister Hotel

Hotel with restaurant, near Neighbourgoods Market

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December 2025

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January 2026

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En-suite Room Twin Bed | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Bannister Hotel (Johannesburg)

In the heart of Johannesburg, Bannister Hotel offers a vibrant atmosphere with a nightclub and bar. Enjoy in-room WiFi, savor local flavors at the restaurant, or explore nearby CO-OP Studio. Guests rave about their stay.

Good

Popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Nightclub
Room service
Babysitting
24-hour front desk
Front-desk safe
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

Babysitting (surcharge)
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Elevator
Flat-panel TV

$39 nightly

Dec 20 - Dec 21

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 17 - Dec 18

Tomorrow

Dec 18 - Dec 19

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

En-suite Room - Double Bed

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

Desk

In-room safe

151 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Ensuite - Room - Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

Desk

In-room safe

172 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

En-Suite Room Standard King

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

Desk

In-room safe

172 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

En-Suite Room - Special King

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

Desk

In-room safe

194 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

En-suite Room Twin Bed

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

Desk

In-room safe

151 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

9 De Beer Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2001

What's nearby

Neighbourgoods Market - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Nelson Mandela Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
University of Witwatersrand - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Joburg Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Newtown Junction Mall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 32 min drive
Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 61 min drive
Johannesburg Park Station - 13 min walk
Johannesburg Sandton Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
‪Kitchener's Carvery Bar - ‬1 min walk
‪Great Dane - ‬1 min walk
‪Wimpy - ‬2 min walk
‪Chesa Nyama - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bannister Hotel

Bannister Hotel features a nightclub and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Gold Reef City Casino and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Nelson Mandela Square.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 43 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)
- Babysitting*

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Free offsite parking nearby; reservations required

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service

Traveling with children

Babysitting (surcharge)

Services

24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1952
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Nightclub
Reception hall

Accessibility

Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

Heating

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Bannister Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bannister Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Bannister Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Bannister Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bannister Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Bannister Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Gold Reef City Casino (7-min drive) and Montecasino (20-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Bannister Hotel and nearby?

Bannister Hotel has a nightclub.

Are there restaurants at or near Bannister Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Bannister Hotel like?

Bannister Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from University of Witwatersrand and 14 minutes' walk from Newtown Junction Mall.

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Bannister Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room

Service staff

Food

6/10 Good

Dec 2, 2025

The room was in good condition. The staff was very helpful and kind. But the noise from the bar was just too much, especially the first night. We had just traveled for 20+ hours. We didn’t get any sleep that first night. It didn’t end till after three in the morning. The next night it went on for a while. It wasn’t as loud, but we were unable to sleep. The third night was better still lots of noise from downstairs people screaming, and a lot of Bass coming through. The food was very good as well in the restaurant.

Diana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 26, 2024

It was really amazing spending my holidays there

Alex, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 18, 2025

Its a party hotel. Loud music at nights

ANNMARIE, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 19, 2025

Liked the location. Did not like all the music at nights. Very loud.

Robert Harrison, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Dec 30, 2022

Bad review not recommended

Had to look for other accomadations. Not a 8.0 hotel. In the slums. Man hanging out on stairs. Desk agent never addressed me. Area made me feel unsafe

sandra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 2, 2024

The staff at this hotel are wonderfully friendly, always happy to help. During my stay there, I did not even realize that there electricity blackout in Johannesburg everyday. The restaurant bar downstairs has a good range of food at a reasonable price with very friendly crews. It gets busy and noisy there during the weekend with a DJ playing good music. That gives a good and convenient option to chill without going to places that may not be safe. However, if loud music is not your thing, just ask during check-in for quiet rooms. The receptionist did get me one of those quiet rooms. I will totally go back there any time I visit Johannesburg and has business to do in Braamfontein.

Helarie Rose, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

Oct 17, 2023

I wouldn't recommend it to anyone

There is a lot of noise, the parking was terrible after parking our car we had to walk in a dark alley and the security who opened the gate for us was very annoyed when we asked questions. Our room had a terrible smell and opening the windows didn't help.

Kelebogile, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 21, 2024

The Bannister Hotel is very conveniently situated for access to Witwatersrand University, where I was doing some research in archives. On arrival, my first impression was discouraging because of people hanging around outside, but the room was good and comfortable and I settled in well. Overall I enjoyed my stay. The "Bannister Breakfast" is very adequate and nicely cooked and served. I had my evening meals in. The bar/restaurant can be quite noisy, but I adjusted to that. The food was good and service quite quick. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is situated in the city centre and there is always some anxiety about security and safety. I was not happy that a fire escape door near my room was kept open because it provided access to three outside rooms. I shut it from my mind, but very early one morning (3.30am) I woke to hear someone on the metal steps, and that unsettled me. That was the only negative during my stay.

Michael, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 31, 2020

WELL LOCTED HOTEL IN DESPERATE NEED OF ATTENTION

The Bannister Hotel is in probably the best location in this part of the city when it comes to eateries, markets and entertainment, it is a very basic 3 star but more 2-star standard and not very well maintained and run. It is grubby in places and just not hygienic or clean and had some strange smells and air-con in rooms that is too warm and air-con in public areas that is freezing. Service is decent if slow. Bed comfort below average and awful very soft p[illows and a shower with plastic shower curtain.It is very noisy at night, but I can accept that and you must be prepared for it,so getting peaceful sleep if you a light sleeper may be an issue.

STUART, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jan 6, 2020

A Little Disappointed

There is lots of room for improvement. There were cockroaches in the room. Kettle was missing. during checkin we were told that breakfast was not included and yet the booking online included breakfast.

Cheryllyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 10, 2019

A good nigjt at Bannister

The receptuin staff was very friendly and the dormitory clean.

1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 16, 2019

Nice place, good restaurant. As others have commented, the place is a bit loud but fine with earplugs (could be really bad on a Friday or Saturday night though..). Poor rating because what’s up with the shower? We had a twin bed room—two people who don’t even share a bed. The wall between the shower and the bed room is not a ‘wall’ but frosted glass. We could watch each other shower. Awkward.

Kmm, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

May 1, 2019

Hôtel avec un bar donc très bruyant jusqu’à une heure avancée de la nuit , chambre simple lits confortables

Martine, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Mar 20, 2019

Das Zimmer war in einem sehr dreckigen Zustand. Das Frühstück war ausbaufähig.

3-night trip

6/10 Good

Dec 10, 2018

First the good: staff were incredibly friendly as a helpful, the hotel restaurant and bar served good food, and the location is hard to beat in Braamfontein (other than noise from the bars downstairs and next door). I was in a king superior room. The room was much more rundown than pictures online would lead to believe. And the room was not clean--dirty floors, hairs on the sheets, stains on the walls and ceilings. They provided a base for an electric tea kettle, but no tea kettle. And the room had no air conditioning, only a fan, but there was only one electrical outlet so you can't plug in the fan and the desk lamp (or any other appliance or device) at the same time.

3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Dec 3, 2018

It was too noisy at night, can hear the people chatting at the bar below

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 14, 2018

Great fun location. Nice vibes

Nice hotel in a very vibey area. No complaints at all!

1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Feb 7, 2018

Do not sell this hotel!

Room had no air conditioning or Tv. Room was not ready. It had no towels or even toilet paper. Yes, no toilet paper. You had to keep the window open due to no air.. downstairs was a loud club. Awful place stay. Do not use this hotel.

Dave , 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 2, 2018

Good hotel with a good restaurant

Good hotel with a good restaurant; very friendly staff; they offer also a private laundry service if you ask; you can walk to the constitution hill where the tours of City Sightseeing are starting

Eberhard, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jan 20, 2018

No início tive problemas com barulho e calor absurdo no quarto porém ao reclamar me trocaram de quarto e me ofereceram um ventilador! O atendimento é fantásticos, todos os funcionários são muito educados e solícitos! O restaurante do hotel tem preços e comidas boas!

Franciele, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 13, 2018

Keskusta

lähellä mm rautatieasemaa ja marketteja ja muita kauppoja

Jari, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Dec 19, 2017

City hotel

We just stayed at this hotel for one night. Our room was tiny and right on the street. For one night this was fine.

1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Nov 20, 2017

Good location, noisy, poor wifi

I mean it is a relatively cheap hotel in a good location downtown close to Wits. Very noisy on Fri and Sat until 3 AM, so bring ear plugs. The WiFi was not working in my room, so one had to go the reception or bar for internet. For me, that’s the main thing that pulls down the score.

arildo, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 9, 2017

Virkelig nogen søde, rar og enormt venlige mennesker. men deres rengøring kunne være meget bedre. Vi havde desværre lidt problemer med kakerlakker de sidste 2 dage. Men udovere det var det et virkeligt godt ophold. deres restaurant er virkelig god!