Bram Fischer International Airport: where to stay, areas and…

Bram Fischer Airport is 9-12 km and about 15-20 minutes from the centre of Bloemfontein, with the main hotels concentrated in the Brandwag neighbourhood, next to the University of the Free State and the Mimosa Mall shopping centre. Since this is a small city, the choice of area matters little: almost all the quality hotels are in the same central area, a few minutes from one another.

Brandwag and around the university

City centre · 9-12 km and 15-20 minutes from the airport for all the hotels in the area; several offer a paid shuttle.

Best for: Any reason for a stop in Bloemfontein, from a one-night layover to a business trip or a visit for the stadium.

Pros

All the main hotels are a few minutes from one another, close to Mimosa Mall and the university
A quiet, central area, convenient for both the Free State Stadium and the city centre

Cons

Little choice of independent restaurants outside the shopping centres
Bloemfontein is a stopover city: little to do in the evening besides the shopping centre

Recommended hotels in this area

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein: On the corner of Nelson Mandela Drive, about a mile from the centre; a paid airport shuttle runs around the clock.
Southern Sun Bloemfontein: In Brandwag, near the Oliewenhuis Art Gallery; outdoor pool and garden for those staying more than one night.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein: Two minutes on foot from the University of the Free State, in the Brandwag neighbourhood; pool and golf course.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake: Inside Bloemfontein Zoo park, 2.2 km from the centre and 15 minutes on foot from the Free State Stadium.
Oakwood Lodge: A guest house in Westdene, 15 minutes on foot from Mimosa Mall; the most affordable option of the group.

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