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Your home base in the
heart of Braamfontein.

A stylish, friendly hotel in one of Joburg's most vibrant neighbourhoods — 43 en-suite rooms, a Pan-African kitchen, and a rooftop for the weekend.

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9 De Beer Street, Braamfontein · <1km from Park Station · From R730 / night, breakfast included

Welcome

If you're spending a night or more in Joburg — why not make it interesting?

The Bannister is a stylish, friendly hotel less than a kilometre from Park Station and the Gautrain. Close to Wits and UJ, the High Court, government offices and Constitution Hill — business during the week, alive with art, music and parties on the weekend.

Stay

Our Rooms

43 modern en-suite rooms at a reasonable rate — from R730 per room per night, breakfast included. Book via our site for the best price; WhatsApp or email us for discounted group bookings.

Twin & Standard

Twin singles or a standard double — luxury bed, rain shower, in-room safe and double-glazed windows to cut the city noise.

from R730 / night

Double

A comfy double with room to spread out — under-bed luggage storage, multiple TV channels and free fast Wi-Fi.

from R820 / night

Queen

A queen bed with a touch more comfort — quiet, work-friendly, and kitted with the same in-room essentials.

from R820 / night

King

A generous king bed with bar fridge and coffee station available — breakfast & secure underground parking included.

from R1050 / night

Spacious King

Our most generous room — extra space around a king bed, bar fridge, coffee station and city-quiet windows.

from R1050 / night

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Play

Restaurant & Bar

Our social spaces are built to be a home away from home — work over a cappuccino in the courtyard, settle in for a long lunch, or party on a Friday and Saturday.

The kitchen serves hearty, contemporary Pan-African fare, and the bar offers just about everything under the sun.

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Work

Conferencing & Events

A flexible 90m² event space that transforms fast — from fully catered conferences for up to 80, to private parties, functions and small meetings.

Acoustic ceiling, great ventilation, fast Wi-Fi, digital projection and sound. Event catering and flexible packages to suit any need.

Enquire about the venue

The other side of the Bannister

Up on the roof.

Our rooftop — Veranda — is where Joburg opens up: a rooftop bar with skyline views, weekend sessions, and a rooftop events & functions space for parties, launches and conferences under the open sky.

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Find Us

Where Are We?

In the heart of Braamfontein — less than a kilometre from Park Station, Joburg's biggest transport hub and the Gautrain to the airport.

For business

Minutes from government offices, the High Court, Family & Labour courts, NGOs and trade unions — and both the Wits and UJ campuses.

For pleasure

On the City Sightseeing bus route and within 1km of Constitution Hill, the Joburg Theatre and the Market Theatre.

Getting here

Under 1km from Park Station & the Gautrain. Secure underground parking on-site. Need a shuttle or a Soweto day trip? Just ask.

What do you need?

A shuttle? A guided tour of Soweto? A room decorated for a special occasion? A birthday or work celebration, a quick private meeting, documents printed — or you just forgot your toothbrush? The Bannister is here to help wherever we can.

Airport & city shuttles Soweto & city tours Celebrations & décor Private meetings Printing Group bookings

The People

The Bannister Crew

Friendly, committed and accommodating — and the Bannister's greatest asset. We're here to welcome you warmly and make your stay a happy, comfortable one.

Make your Joburg stay interesting.

Best rates are always on our website.

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