If you aren't an independent traveler, this might be a good option. We certainly found more than a hint of the "old" South Africa here, particularly in some of the comments made by the proprietor. Walking distance to mall, comfortable rooms.
The Saffron Guest house is cute & spacious, a reasonable option for staying in a safe part of Johannesburg. We stayed in room #1 - it was pleasant, with a small, separate lounge room to the main bedroom, but not as charming as the website photos suggested. The room was very quiet; note though that the outside courtyard fronts the...
Best decision ever for Christmas!! Impossible to fault. A very warm welcome from Liz and the staff, the rooms comfortable, nay, luxurious, the setting perfect with mature trees and birds everywhere. Such dedicated, personal attention that one almost hesitated to mention the smallest whim, since it was sure to appear. Indeed, there were few whims as everything had been thought...