Zietsies

tripadvisor no. 46 of 348 B&Bs/inns

Perched right on the Brixton ridge, Zietzies has one of the best views in Joburg – all the way to the Magaliesberg – and is on the edge of a very authentic, mixed-income neighbourhood. There are just four beautiful, artsy rooms, of which ‘Kooier’ is the most popular, with a king-size bed and Victorian slipper bath in front of French doors that open onto a view of northern Joburg ... très romantique. Actress Elzabé Zietsman is your host, and she’s a fabulous cook and conversationalist. The dining room, aptly named Glass Cage (pictured below) is not a restaurant but run as a private club to comply with local by-laws, and likely to host travelling academics, filmmakers and artists. ‘Membership’ is R50, donated to assist talented kids in the arts. There’s no menu as Elzabé prefers to cook with whatever’s fresh and available on the day. If you want to self- cater, or prefer more space, she owns a two-bedroom cottage and three studio apartments just down the road. It’s also walking distance to Brixton’s hip Breezeblock Cafe. cost From R610 pp sharing B&B. Apartments R600 (sleep two), cottage from R750 (sleeps five). contact 082-774-4902, zietsies.co.za alternative Roving Bantu, Brixton’s fantastic ‘kultural’ eatery run by wonderful couple Sifiso Ntuli and Ashley Heron, has a garden studio that costs a crazy R280 per night (sleeps two). rovingbantu.co.za