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Arcadia
hotelsEmbassy district - Union Buildings, government, diplomatic missions. Wide streets, historic buildings. Where Mandela was inaugurated. Safe, orderly, Pretoria's showcase. Jacaranda trees everywhere.
Hatfield
hotelsUniversity district - University of Pretoria, student bars, restaurants. Lively nightlife, young crowd. Hatfield Square entertainment hub. Affordable dining. Where Pretoria parties.
Brooklyn
hotelsUpscale suburb - Brooklyn Mall, good restaurants, safe streets. Where expats and wealthy Pretorians live. Menlyn Mall nearby. Modern, suburban feel. Best tourist infrastructure.
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faq.subtitle Pretoria
Pretoria = administrative (government). Cape Town = legislative (parliament). Bloemfontein = judicial (courts). Compromise from 1910 union. Most embassies in Pretoria. Unusual but works!
October-November (Southern spring). 70000+ jacaranda trees turn city purple. Herbert Baker Street most famous. Called 'Jacaranda City'. Absolutely stunning. Peak mid-October.
Safer than Johannesburg but SA has crime. Use Uber exclusively. Don't walk at night. Keep valuables hidden. Suburbs (Brooklyn, Waterkloof) fine. Government areas safe. Street smarts essential but most tourists fine.
Gautrain 35 min - excellent, safe, R70. Highway 45 min but traffic. Uber affordable ~R300-400. Most tourists fly into JNB airport then Gautrain to Pretoria. Two cities function as one metro area.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Pretoria
Visit Union Buildings - Nelson Mandela's inauguration site. Free gardens, city views. Mandela statue impressive. Where apartheid officially ended 1994. Heart of new South Africa. Sunrise/sunset beautiful.
Come in October for jacaranda season - city turns purple. 70000 trees blooming. Herbert Baker Street, Brooklyn most scenic. Instagram heaven. Southern hemisphere spring - perfect weather.
Use Gautrain for Johannesburg/Airport - fast, safe, affordable. R70-180. Connects to Gautrain buses. SA's best public transport. Buy Gautrain card at station. Runs 5:30am-8:30pm.
Try braai (SA BBQ - national obsession), biltong (dried meat), boerewors, pap, bunny chow. Wine excellent and cheap. Craft beer scene growing. South African cuisine underrated. Food very affordable.
Weather
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
80 - 150 R
~115 $
Mid-range
200 - 450 R
~325 $
Fine dining
600 - 1,500 R
~1,050 $
Street Food
Local dish
40 - 100 R
~70.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
35 - 70 R
~52.5 $
Local beer
30 - 60 R
~45.0 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
10 - 25 R
~17.5 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
200 - 400 R / night
~300 $
Guesthouse
500 - 900 R / night
~700 $
Hotel 3★
1,000 - 2,000 R / night
~1,500 $
Hotel 5★
2,500 - 6,000 R / night
~4,250 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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widespread
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Card payment boom! Contactless transition nationwide - toll roads fully contactless by Dec 2025. Tap and Go on major routes from Pretoria to Limpopo. Cards widely accepted. Cash for townships, tips, street vendors.
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Standard Bank, ABSA, FNB ATMs widespread. Bakwena toll gates on N1 Pretoria-Limpopo and N4 Pretoria-Swartruggens launching contactless by Dec 2025. Tap cards or devices at toll plazas. Union Buildings area card-friendly.
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12%
10-15% expected in restaurants. Petrol attendants 10-20 ZAR. Car guards 5-10 ZAR. Government workers do not expect tips.
Safety
Medium safety level
Follow standard precautions
Pretoria safer than Johannesburg but caution needed. Don't walk at night. Use Uber. Avoid displaying valuables. Government district (Arcadia) secure. Suburbs like Brooklyn, Waterkloof safe. SA has crime issues - be street smart.