🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria Manor
📍 605, Jorissen Street, Pretoria, 0002
Your stay — Pretoria Manor
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Ooskerk (152 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Multiethnic (973 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Paulus Gemeente (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Central Baptist (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
MidCity Square — 784 m · ~10 min walk
Magnolia Dal — 644 m · ~8 min walk
old arts — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 783 m · ~10 min walk
Paragon — 835 m · ~10 min walk
Loftus Versfeld — 396 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →South African Rand, ZAR
ATMs at banks offer the best rates; avoid the poor-rate exchange bureaus at OR Tambo airport and tourist spots.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay common in most shops and restaurants; keep cash for small vendors.
Restaurants: 10-15% for good service. Taxis: round up or 10%. Hotel porters: R10-20 per bag. Not expected but appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a café or bakery: around R25.
A bunny chow or roti from a takeaway: about R50-70.
A main at a local pub or steakhouse: roughly R100-150.
Gatsby rolls or grilled meat (braai) from stalls along Paul Kruger Street or near the Union Buildings on weekends.
Shoprite, Checkers, and Pick n Pay are the main budget supermarkets in the area.
High-street chains like Mr Price, Woolworths, and Jet are found at the Menlyn Park or Brooklyn Mall; market shopping at the Hazel Food Market on Saturdays.
The Gautrain (train + bus) from the airport to Hatfield or Pretoria station: about R165 one-way; once in town, use the A Re Yeng bus system (R8.50 per trip, R25 day pass).
Buy a Gautrain multi-trip card for discounted travel; eat lunch at DIY sit-down spots rather than tourist restaurants; fill up on local street food (Gatsbys) for cheap, filling meals.
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 Pretoria Manor
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 783 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Paragon — 835 m · ~10 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 Pretoria Manor?
Check-in at Pretoria Manor is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Pretoria Manor?
A bunny chow or roti from a takeaway: about R50-70.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pretoria Manor?
The Gautrain (train + bus) from the airport to Hatfield or Pretoria station: about R165 one-way; once in town, use the A Re Yeng bus system (R8.50 per trip, R25 day pass).
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.