City Center

The heart of Pretoria is a bustling section of the capital city of Pretoria which is famous for its streets lined with Jacaranda Trees. One of the main streets is Church Street which stretches for 12 miles and is surrounded by soaring skyscrapers, and dotted with historic landmarks and cultural attractions. The city of Pretoria is beautiful and sits against the backdrop of the Magaliesberg Mountains, it is known for its sprawling verdant parks and colorful gardens. The city center is home to government buildings as well as museums, art galleries, restaurants, and bars. The central business district retains its status as the traditional center of government and commerce. It is home to many banks, businesses, large corporations, shops, and shopping centers. The historic center is brimming with museums such as the African Window Museum, the Transvaal Museum, and the Pretoria Art Museum. Needless to say, the city center is one of the perfect places to stay when visiting Pretoria, there is an abundance of accommodations to choose from including world-class hotel chains. The architectural style of the buildings in the heart of the city ranges from 19th-century Dutch, German, and British colonial to modern, postmodern, neomodern, and art deco architectural styles with a mix of uniquely South African styles. Staying in the heart of the city allows visitors to reach some of the most important attractions in the entire city, many of which are within walking distance. .

Menlo Park

Pretoria’s Menlo Park is an upmarket neighborhood that borders other upscale neighborhoods and boasts tree-lined streets and colorful gardens, it is also conveniently located within easy reach of the CBD. There are major shopping malls, parks, theatres, restaurants, coffee shops, cafes, and bars in the area. The neighborhood offers visitors a more peaceful place to stay outside the hustle and bustle of the city center, there are hotels, guest houses, and other accommodations available. Pretoria is known as “the Jacaranda City” and is filled with over 70,000 jacaranda trees that decorate the city each October with their purple blooms.