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A modern living room with a wooden wall, grey sofas, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

A modern building entrance with a glass door, a brick facade, and a small garden area with plants.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white chairs, and a vase with flowers.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

1. The Franklin Loft Apartments

Downtown Johannesburg, 0.4 km from Sci Bono Discovery Centre

Humphrey

AED 344

AED 461 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A rooftop pool with a cityscape view at dusk.

A bar with two red cocktails, a city skyline, and a tower in the background.

A courtyard with a water feature, trees, and a building with large windows and a red and white facade.

A rooftop terrace with a sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

2. The Parktonian All Suite Hotel

1.5 km from Sci Bono Discovery Centre

Kristi

AED 230

AED 265 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative elements.

A spacious lobby with modern furnishings, large windows, and decorative hanging lights.

A modern building with a 'Garden Court' sign, multiple flags, and a gated entrance.

3. Garden Court Milpark

Johannesburg CBD, 2.8 km from Sci Bono Discovery Centre

Joanne

AED 220

AED 253 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A rooftop bar with a glass railing, tables, and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at sunset.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a cityscape wall mural, and a window with curtains.

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a prominent 'ee' sign on a high-rise.

A modern kitchen area with stainless steel appliances, a buffet setup, and hanging pendant lights.

4. Reef Hotel

0.9 km from Sci Bono Discovery Centre

Daniel

AED 184

AED 212 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a door labeled '61', and a bathroom visible through an open door.

An elevator control panel with buttons and a display.

A staircase with a handrail, carpeted steps, and a black edge trim.

A small room with a dark sofa, a table with a kettle, a coffee maker, and a red chair. There is a door in the background and a framed notice on the wall.

5. Businessburg Hotel

Downtown Johannesburg, 1.5 km from Sci Bono Discovery Centre

Sipho

AED 82

AED 82 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A reception area with a reception desk, a clock, and a sign labeled "RECEPTION".

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and towel rack.

A coffee machine with a digital display, a coffee maker, and a tray of disposable cups.

A modern cafe with wooden furniture, a coffee station, and a view of the outdoors.

6. SUN1 Berea

3 km from Sci Bono Discovery Centre

"The experience at SUN 1 Berea for 3 days, was highly uncomfortable, discouraging and shocking. I had booked the three days stay for my brother and his family. The room on the first floor, had no good ventilation as the air conditioner was not functioning, TV remote also had problems and not even a small table fridge was present in the room etc.[ No intercom in the room, so for every problems or complaints, you needed to leave your room and report to the reception to formally lodge such...

Anonymous traveler

AED 124

AED 124 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception area with a reception desk labeled "RECEPTION," a blue sofa, patterned chairs, and a potted plant.

A row of white ceramic cups with lids, likely in a store or kitchen setting.

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with blinds.

A conference room with rows of desks, a podium, and a stage with curtains.

7. VMCC

0.4 km from Sci Bono Discovery Centre

AED 101

AED 119 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a chair.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a beige armchair, and a red throw blanket.

A bed with a white comforter and red throw blanket, a dark headboard, and a white wall.

A bathroom with a white sink, tiled walls, and a checkered floor.

8. De Bliss Lodge

0.4 km from Sci Bono Discovery Centre

AED 114

AED 114 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

9. Tacoa Boutique Hotel

Johannesburg CBD, 0.1 km from Sci Bono Discovery Centre

AED 119

AED 138 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern interior with a glass door entrance, a wooden planter with greenery, and a signboard.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with a bottle and glasses.

10. 4 on Pritchard

Downtown Johannesburg, 0.4 km from Sci Bono Discovery Centre

AED 188

AED 271 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel entrance with a wooden door, red curtains, a sign reading "HOTEL", and a tiled floor.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden flooring, and a view of the street outside.

A hotel reception desk with a 'Welcome to The Bannister Hotel' sign, a Samsung computer, and decorative plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a lamp, and a bathroom.

11. Bannister Hotel

1.2 km from Sci Bono Discovery Centre

"Great place! And well priced, & located near lots of stuff. Much old world charm, tho wonderfully renovated for absolute comfort. Great room (space, bed, bathroom). Cool art thruout the place. And great bar/restaurant, with nice breakfast included & good chef. **And be sure to check out, just up the street, the great jazz spot Jozi Gold! (Free Wed nite jam session & good wkend concerts). Thx, Bannister. l'll be back!"

Millard

AED 169

AED 195 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A bed with a dark headboard, white bedding, and a painting of a tree on the wall.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a marble wall, a wooden entertainment unit below, a black and white rug, and a black suitcase.

A room with a large wooden wardrobe, a door, and a blue curtain.

12. Room-charming Apartment Room in Johannes

1.5 km from Sci Bono Discovery Centre

AED 77

AED 90 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A room with a sofa against a wall, a small table with a vase, and a wooden floor.

13. Linaste At Colosseum

1.2 km from Sci Bono Discovery Centre

AED 101

AED 118 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a chair, and a bed with a headboard.

A bar area with shelves of bottles, a computer, and a reception desk.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a small island with a sink.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a microwave.

14. Intsika Boutique 502

0.5 km from Sci Bono Discovery Centre

AED 99

AED 147 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading 'HALLMARK HOUSE'.

A narrow hallway with a door at the end, a small window, and a light switch on the wall.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a dining area.

A modern living room with a sofa, two white chairs, a TV, and a small table with decorative items.

15. Cozy Maboneng Studio

Downtown Johannesburg, 2.4 km from Sci Bono Discovery Centre

AED 113

AED 130 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A reception area with a stone counter, a television, framed pictures, and a mural on the wall.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'Mapungubwe Hotel Apartments,' stone facade, and a large wooden door.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and light wood cabinetry.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a built-in oven, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

16. Mapungubwe's Diamond Hotel

0.6 km from Sci Bono Discovery Centre

AED 117

AED 135 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs and a clear view of greenery outside.

A person bending over a concrete ledge, possibly tending to plants or working with tools.

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with books, a vanity with a mirror, a bathtub, and a green accent wall.

17. Sanctuary Mandela

Houghton Estate, 6.3 km from Sci Bono Discovery Centre

INGRID

AED 735

AED 845 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a bedside table, and artwork on the wall.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a welcome mat, a bench, and a potted plant.

An aerial view of a house with a tiled roof, a balcony with outdoor furniture, and a swimming pool.

A two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

18. 1945 On Kloof Guesthouse

6.6 km from Sci Bono Discovery Centre

Joel

AED 325

AED 376 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A well-maintained garden with a stone staircase leading to a building entrance.

An indoor patio area with tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoor garden.

A spacious living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a lamp. There is a view of a pool outside.

A spacious living room with a glass coffee table, two sofas with patterned cushions, and a view of a swimming pool.

19. 10 2nd Avenue Boutique Hotel by Dream Resorts

Houghton Estate, 4.9 km from Sci Bono Discovery Centre

jimmy dean

AED 307

AED 353 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A table with a potted plant, two cups, and a plaid blanket in a room with large windows overlooking a landscape.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a large window.

A cozy interior with wicker furniture, hanging lights, and a large window offering a view of trees.

A modern hotel suite with a large glass balcony, wooden flooring, and a view of the surrounding forest.

20. Pablo House

Melville, 4.7 km from Sci Bono Discovery Centre

Bonisile

AED 414

AED 476 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Sci Bono Discovery Centre

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Franklin Loft Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 23 reviews	View
The Parktonian All Suite Hotel	8.2 Very good 426 reviews	View
Garden Court Milpark	8.2 Very good 95 reviews	View
Reef Hotel	7.8 Good 222 reviews	View
Businessburg Hotel	6.0 27 reviews	View

Top Sci Bono Discovery Centre Hotel Reviews

Garden Court Milpark

8/10 Good

"Front desk helpful."

The Parktonian All Suite Hotel

8/10 Good

"security delays opening gate after midnight"

Hayat Hotel 94Juta

10/10 Excellent

"All good and perfect "

Businessburg Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely"

Alcazaba Lodges

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, although the area is not safe to walk. Use either Uber or tour pick up. "

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Bassline

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6.0/10 (1 review)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sci Bono Discovery Centre?

Sci Bono Discovery Centre is located in an area of Johannesburg known for its major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 69 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Sci Bono Discovery Centre?

Adjacent to Sci Bono Discovery Centre, Tacoa Boutique Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options close by include The Parktonian All Suite Hotel and The Franklin Loft Apartments.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Sci Bono Discovery Centre?

Expedia has 69 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Sci Bono Discovery Centre.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sci Bono Discovery Centre, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Sci Bono Discovery Centre.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sci Bono Discovery Centre?

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What can I see and do near Sci Bono Discovery Centre?

Museum Africa, Constitution Hill, and Apartheid Museum feature captivating exhibits. Lindfield Victorian House Museum, Victory Theater, and Satyagraha House are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can catch a show at Joburg Theatre, Bassline, and Market Theatre.

How can I get to Sci Bono Discovery Centre?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing all of the area near Sci Bono Discovery Centre is easy. Make your way to Ellis Park Station to catch metro transit. To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Johannesburg Park Station.

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Our top choices for Sci Bono Discovery Centre hotels

1. The Franklin Loft Apartments

2. The Parktonian All Suite Hotel

3. Garden Court Milpark

4. Reef Hotel

5. Businessburg Hotel

6. SUN1 Berea

7. VMCC

8. De Bliss Lodge

9. Tacoa Boutique Hotel

10. 4 on Pritchard

11. Bannister Hotel

12. Room-charming Apartment Room in Johannes

13. Linaste At Colosseum

14. Intsika Boutique 502

15. Cozy Maboneng Studio

16. Mapungubwe's Diamond Hotel

17. Sanctuary Mandela

18. 1945 On Kloof Guesthouse

19. 10 2nd Avenue Boutique Hotel by Dream Resorts

20. Pablo House

Compare popular hotels close to Sci Bono Discovery Centre

Top Sci Bono Discovery Centre Hotel Reviews

Garden Court Milpark

The Parktonian All Suite Hotel

Hayat Hotel 94Juta

Businessburg Hotel

Alcazaba Lodges

Other attractions near Sci Bono Discovery Centre

Museum Africa

Bus Factory

1 Fox

Chancellor House

Bassline

Turbine Hall

Market Theatre

Mary Fitzgerald Square

Frequently asked questions