Accommodation near The University of the Witwatersrand - 2
The University of the Witwatersrand (often referred to simply as Wits) is a public university in Johannesburg. It is spread across multiple campuses in the Northern Suburbs and, like many of the institutions in Johannesburg and the Witwatersrand in general, the university has its roots in the mining industry.
It first came into existence in 1896 (making it the 3rd oldest university in South Africa, after UCT and Stellenbosch), incarnated as the South African School of Mines and was located in Kimberley, in the Northern Cape. Over the years it went through various name changes, accompanied each time by a change of focus, from school to technical college and finally, in 1922, university, when it was renamed the University of the Witwatersrand, a name which has finally stuck.
The university’s alumni include Nobel Laureates such as Nadine Gordimer and South Africa’s favourite human icon, Nelson Mandela. It’s current student population reaches nearly 28 000, with the majority engaged in undergraduate studies across the 5 faculties, which include the Faculties of Commerce, Law and Management, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences, Humanities and Science, each of which acts as an umbrella for numerous fields.
Wits owns and manages numerous sites of cultural and scientific significance. Among them are the Cradle of Humankind at Sterkfontein, various museums, important rock art artefacts, the Wits Theatre, the Wits Art Museum and the Johannesburg Planetarium, which was the first of its kind in Africa.
The University of the Witwatersrand is among the top universities in Africa and is a respected public research institution.
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Sleep on 7th offers charming units in the Bergbron area. Situated in a peaceful cul-de-sac approximately 1 km from the N1 Highway, just off the Gordon Road exit. It is perfect for guests looking for c... More Info
2.6 km
The Corner House is an original 1920's Parkview House with pressed ceilings. It has 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. A sitting room and dining room open to a garden and large private swimming pool... More Info
2.7 km
Remote Corner B&B is set in a tranquil, treed garden, close to the Johannesburg CBD, Parktown and Rosebank.
It is in walking distance of the Zoo Lake, Parkview Squash Courts and Parkview Golf Cour... More Info
2.7 km
B&B on 8th Avenue has 4 rooms at different prices to suit your budget and accommodation needs. It is in walking distance of the Service Station which has a lovely coffee shop, Asian Tapas Bar, booksto... More Info
2.7 km
Saffron Guesthouse is located in 7th street, the heart of trendy Melville, close to Johannesburg CBD, the SABC, Media 24, Wits, the University of Johannesburg, Milpark hospital, Capitol hill and Melro... More Info
2.7 km
Welcome to La Casa Blanca, a beautiful guest house nestled in the heart of Emmarentia, Johannesburg, just 2.7 km from Parkview Golf Club. Where history meets luxury, this architectural gem was origina... More Info
2.7 km
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7th Street Guesthouse is an elegant guest house in the heart of Melville. Located in a quite cul de sac, on the corner of 7th Street and 7th Avenue, at the bottom of 7th Street village and overlooki... More Info
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Agterplaas B&B is situated at the foot of the historical Melville Koppies. The view, tranquility and bird life easily lull visitors into forgetting they're in South Africa's busiest city. Yet the attr... More Info
2.9 km
Emmarentia Guest House is conveniently situated to several amenities such as the Johannesburg botanical gardens, Emmarentia dam, Sandton City shopping centre as well as the Rosebank craft market. The ... More Info
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Uniquely positioned on the highest point of Johannesburg, with panoramic views over the city, Grand View B&B provides an enclave of solitude and elegance in northern Johannesburg. This striking establ... More Info
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