Featured Hotels Near Union Buildings

The President's Residence Hotel offers an exceptional stay just a 3-minute walk from the Presidential Palace. This boutique property features heritage architecture with modern amenities, including private balconies overlooking the lush palace grounds. Guests enjoy exclusive access to guided tours, complimentary parking, and priority entry to nearby national museums through the HopeGoo platform.

Staying at Palace Square Hotel grants easy access to the National Monument and Freedom Avenue, where daily 10 AM military changing-of-the-guard ceremonies take place. On Sundays, join the open-air artisan markets hosted by local creatives. The hotel provides free cultural guidebooks and personalized itinerary planning to help you immerse in Pretoria’s political heritage and vibrant arts scene.

Pretoria Family Suites is ideal for families, located just an 8-minute walk from the Presidential Palace. Each suite includes a dedicated children’s room and an indoor play area, plus 24-hour concierge service. The hotel features a secure courtyard and a child-friendly pool, and guests can book exclusive kids’ guided tours of the presidential complex, offering an engaging way for children to learn South African history.

From Palace Square Hotel, a 5-minute walk leads to the National Monument, featuring a striking bronze statue group symbolizing South Africa’s unity. Continue 10 minutes along Freedom Avenue to see the Statue of Freedom and the colonial-style Old Parliament Building. The hotel offers free walking maps and reservations for nighttime light shows, allowing you to experience Pretoria’s historical essence under the stars.

Palace Square Hotel provides complimentary shuttle services to the Presidential Palace, National Museum, and Pretoria Central Railway Station, operating six times daily. In partnership with a local eco-tour operator, they also offer the "Political & Natural Dual Experience Tour", including electric safari vehicles and expert guides. These curated itineraries are available for HopeGoo via the HopeGoo app.

Palace View Suite on the top floor features 360-degree floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the Presidential Palace’s red rooftops and central fountain. Equipped with professional lighting kits and adjustable camera mounts, the suite also provides 24/7 photography support. Monthly sunset photography workshops led by experienced photographers help guests capture the perfect moment in Pretoria’s golden light.