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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Pretoria

8 stays · 6 aparthotels and 2 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments are a sensible choice in Pretoria, South Africa's administrative capital, because Wikipedia says the city hosts the headquarters of all national government departments and several universities. A kitchen and a separate living area help on stays that run longer than a few nights. If you are weighing the formats, see aparthotel vs hotel.

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Where to stay in Pretoria

Central Pretoria and Church Square

  • government business
  • history
  • museums

Wikipedia says several national government departments have head offices in the central business district, which also has many residential buildings. It lists Church Square, the City Hall, the National Library and the Ou Raadsaal among its historical buildings.

Arcadia and the Union Buildings

  • landmarks
  • sports fans
  • short stays

Arcadia is the district Wikivoyage names as the home of Loftus Versfeld Stadium, where the Bulls play rugby. Wikipedia lists the Union Buildings among the city's notable structures, and says a statue of Nelson Mandela stands in front of them.

Hatfield

  • students
  • rail travellers
  • nightlife

Wikivoyage says Pretoria's nightlife is concentrated in Hatfield, near the university, with a number of bars and night clubs, and Gauteng Tourism describes it as a stop on the Gautrain route and home of the University of Pretoria. Wikipedia says the Gautrain high-speed line runs from Hatfield to Pretoria Station and then south to Centurion, Midrand, Sandton and OR Tambo International Airport, which makes Hatfield useful if you arrive by rail.

Centurion

  • Gautrain access
  • business travel
  • cricket

Wikipedia lists Centurion among the former local authorities that make up the City of Tshwane and as a Gautrain stop, and says the Supersport Park cricket ground is nearby. Wikivoyage suggests considering Centurion as an alternative if Pretoria is hard to book when Parliament is in session or during state events.

Getting around Pretoria

Wikivoyage says the closest international airport is OR Tambo International in Johannesburg, connected to Pretoria by the Albertina Sisulu Highway (R21), and that the Gautrain high-speed rail link can be reached from the airport arrivals hall. Wikipedia describes the Gautrain line running from Hatfield through Pretoria Station and south to Centurion, Midrand, Sandton and OR Tambo International. The operator's website offers a trip planner, schedules and bus information.

Within the city, Wikivoyage lists metered taxis, car rental, municipal buses and informal minibus taxis, and says Uber is available but that a zone around the Gautrain station does not allow pick-ups and drop-offs. Wikipedia adds that Metrorail runs commuter services from the city centre, and that PUTCO and the Tshwane municipality operate buses.

Living in Pretoria for longer

For longer stays, the practical question is which district suits your commute. Government and many offices cluster in the central business district, students and nightlife are in Hatfield, and Menlyn centres on a large shopping centre. Wikivoyage says evening life moves to the big shopping centres outside the city centre.

Wikivoyage describes many museums and art galleries and a large student population. Wikipedia lists the National Zoological Gardens and the Pretoria National Botanical Garden among the green spaces. If you are relocating, see serviced apartments for relocation.

When to visit Pretoria

Wikipedia says Pretoria has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate with long, hot, rainy summers and short, dry, mild winters, with cold clear nights. Wikivoyage describes a summer rainfall area where hot days are often followed by short, intense afternoon thunderstorms, and says winter nights can be cold and buildings are generally not well insulated, so bring warm clothes in winter.

Wikipedia says the city's jacarandas decorate it with purple blossoms each October, and calls Pretoria the Jacaranda City. Wikivoyage adds that the Bulls rugby season at Loftus Versfeld runs from October to March.

Wikivoyage describes Pretoria as the administrative capital of South Africa, in Gauteng, with wide avenues lined with purple-flowered jacaranda trees, many museums and galleries, and a large student population. Wikipedia says the city is the central part of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and that it is home to several universities. For the larger neighbour, see Johannesburg.

Long-stay tips for Pretoria

Of the 8 properties here, 6 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 2 include some form of housekeeping and 4 have a 24-hour front desk. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.

8 properties list a full kitchen and 0 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 60 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in South Africa

Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Stellenbosch, Sandton, Hermanus, Dullstroom and Umhlanga.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Pretoria?

Central Pretoria and Arcadia suit government visits and sights, Hatfield suits students and nightlife with a Gautrain stop, and Menlyn suits shopping and business visits. Centurion is another option near a Gautrain stop.

How do I get from OR Tambo airport to Pretoria?

Wikivoyage says the Gautrain high-speed rail link can be reached from the arrivals hall at OR Tambo International, and that the R21 (Albertina Sisulu Highway) leads by road. Check the Gautrain site for schedules.

When do the jacarandas bloom in Pretoria?

Wikipedia says jacaranda trees decorate the city with purple blossoms each October.

What is the climate like?

Wikipedia describes long, hot, rainy summers and short, dry, mild winters. Wikivoyage says summer thunderstorms are common in the afternoon and winter nights can be cold.

How many aparthotels are there in Pretoria?

We currently list 8 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Pretoria.

Do aparthotels in Pretoria have kitchens?

8 of the 8 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Pretoria have a washing machine?

6 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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