🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa
About Guest Lodge
📍 37, Anderson Street, Pretoria, 0181
Your stay — About Guest Lodge
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Hellenic (199 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Hellenic Church (219 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Doxa Deo Brooklyn (668 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Doxa Deo Brooklyn (668 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Wonder Park — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Natural and Agricultural Sciences Lawn — 596 m · ~7 min walk
old arts — 687 m · ~9 min walk
Pumpkins — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Woolfson's — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Shell Select — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
Loftus Versveldpark — 952 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →South African Rand, ZAR
Use ATMs at major banks like Standard Bank or FNB; avoid airport and street bureaux which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless works in most shops and restaurants; small vendors and taxis may take cash only.
10-15% at restaurants; round up for taxis; R10-20 per bag for porters; optional for hotel housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a bakery or cafe: around R20.
A bunny chow or sandwich at a takeaway: around R50-70.
A main at a casual eatery: around R80-120.
Gatsbys, boerewors rolls, and bunny chows at roadside stalls or local takeaway spots in suburbs like Sunnyside or Hatfield.
Shoprite, Checkers, Spar (good for basics).
Markets in Hatfield or Tshwane CBD: mix of second-hand and budget clothing.
Buses (Tshwane Bus Service) cost around R10-15 per ride; from O.R. Tambo Airport take the Gautrain to Centurion or Pretoria Station (around R100-150), then local minibus taxis for R10-15 per trip.
Buy groceries at Shoprite/Checkers rather than convenience stores; use the Gautrain off-peak fares; eat at local takeaway spots rather than tourist restaurants in the CBD.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Pretoria, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at About Guest Lodge
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk — pharmacy · Woolfson's — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
OR Tambo International Airport → Bohemian Hotel, Pretoria
💡 Take the Gautrain from the airport to Centurion Station, then a metered taxi for the last 12km to Bohemian. Avoid the direct airport taxi rip-offs.
Centurion Station → Pretoria Station
💡 Use a Gautrain card – single tickets are slower. From Pretoria Station, it's a 10-minute taxi to Bohemian. This option only works if you arrive before 20:30 and on a weekday.
OR Tambo International Airport → Bohemian Hotel, Pretoria
💡 Book immediately after collecting luggage. Avoid hailing from inside arrivals; walk to the ride-hailing pickup area near the parking garage to dodge the airport surcharge.
Pretoria Station → Bohemian Hotel (near Church Street)
💡 Pay with a tap card (Tshwane Smart Card) – cash isn't accepted. Get off at the 'Mears Street' stop and walk two blocks. The bus can be crowded at 07:30, so avoid rush hour with luggage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at About Guest Lodge?
Check-in at About Guest Lodge is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near About Guest Lodge?
A bunny chow or sandwich at a takeaway: around R50-70.
What is the cheapest way to get around from About Guest Lodge?
Buses (Tshwane Bus Service) cost around R10-15 per ride; from O.R. Tambo Airport take the Gautrain to Centurion or Pretoria Station (around R100-150), then local minibus taxis for R10-15 per trip.
Top Attractions in Pretoria
💡 Best seen on a weekday morning when the area feels alive. Stick to the square; the surrounding streets can be dodgy after dark.
💡 Go early on a weekday to walk the gardens without crowds. Security checks are quick but avoid peak times around 9am.
💡 Tucked away, so few tourists. Bring water; no cafe. Best in October when jacarandas bloom purple.
💡 Entry is 45 rand for adults. Pack lunch and use the picnic areas near the dam. Avoid weekends if you want quiet.
💡 Entry is 80 rand for adults. The climb to the top gives great views. Visit on a weekday for fewer people and cheaper parking.