Guest Houses Accommodation Near Nelson Mandela Bridge
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Nelson Mandela Bridge Reviews
More info about Nelson Mandela Bridge
At night, the Nelson Mandela Bridge brightens the Johannesburg sky with masterful lighting placed at strategic points along the bridge’s 280m length. Completed in 2003, South African citizens gladly accepted the huge bill for the bridge, partly because it’s named after an icon and partly because it has aided in the regeneration of Johannesburg city.
The Nelson Mandela Bridge has made a huge impact on the landscape by blocking the drab motorist’s view of over 40 train lines below. It’s also done wonders in attracting visitors to the inner city, and Newtown suburb on one end of the bridge is officially the revitalised cultural soul of Johannesburg.
The architects chosen for the bridge design was Danish company Dissing and Weitling and the Fulton Award for Aesthetic Design was bestowed on the company in 2006. Engineers utilised ground-breaking techniques to construct the lightweight bridge that included the use of stranded cables linked to 2 tall pylons. The... Show more
About Guest Houses
For a more down to earth experience there are guest houses. Less expensive than hotels, they offer a more homey environment, as well as more privacy. Converted from a private house it’s a much gentler environment and for those with furry friends, there are also pet friendly options. They are usually well situated with shops and places of interest nearby. Being so small it offers a much more personal and intimate attention to it’s upkeep, leaving you with a more polished and homely experience.