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Carlton Centre Small Street
People often search for Carlton Centre and Small Street together because both are busy shopping stops in the Johannesburg CBD. They are separate places. This page explains how they compare and what else is near Carlton Centre.
Small Street Mall is not part of Carlton Centre. It is a separate property at 107 Albertina Sisulu Road, marketed by AFHCO. Brands with stores in both malls list them as separate stores.
Options near Carlton Centre
- Small Street Mall: Separate CBD shopping mall at 107 Albertina Sisulu Road (AFHCO property). · Fashion and everyday shopping
- Gandhi Square: Public square and Johannesburg’s main Metrobus terminus, next to Carlton Centre. · Buses, food and a meeting point
- Main Street / Marshalltown: The Main Street precinct borders Carlton Centre and Gandhi Square. · A CBD walk and business district
- Nando’s Gandhi Square: Shop 180, Metropolitan Building, corner Fox and Rissik Streets. · An alternative meal stop
How close they are to Carlton Centre
Gandhi Square sits right beside Carlton Centre, and the Main Street precinct is its neighbour on the city’s renewal spine. Small Street Mall is elsewhere in the CBD grid. We don’t quote walking times because routes, entrances and safety conditions change. Use a live map app for your exact route.
What to compare
Carlton Centre is the larger complex, with a supermarket anchor (Shoprite), a pharmacy (Clicks), fashion and sport chains, and a cluster of fast-food outlets. Small Street Mall suits a quick fashion or sneaker stop. Some brands, such as Sportscene and Webbers, have stores in both, so check which branch you need before you go.
If you need a place to stay, booking sites list budget and business hotels in Marshalltown and the surrounding CBD. Compare recent reviews and location carefully, as we have not independently checked them.
Directions and transport
Gandhi Square is the main Metrobus terminus for the CBD, and Rea Vaya runs Carlton Centre Eastbound and Westbound stations. Park Station and its Gautrain station are on Rissik Street. See directions to Carlton Centre and public transport to Carlton Centre.
Combine with a Carlton Centre visit
A typical CBD trip combines errands at Carlton Centre shops, a quick meal from Carlton Centre restaurants, and a walk through Gandhi Square. For background on the tower you are standing under, read the Carlton Centre history.
FAQs
Is Small Street Mall part of Carlton Centre?
No. Small Street Mall is a separate mall at 107 Albertina Sisulu Road, marketed by AFHCO.
What is near Carlton Centre?
Gandhi Square and its Metrobus terminus are next door, with the Main Street precinct and Small Street Mall nearby in the CBD.
Where can I stay near Carlton Centre?
Booking sites list several hotels in Marshalltown and the CBD. Check recent reviews and the exact location before booking.
How do I get from nearby places to Carlton Centre?
From Gandhi Square it is a short walk. From further away, Rea Vaya’s Carlton Centre stations and Metrobus routes to Gandhi Square are the main options.
Plan your trip
Get the address and transport options for Carlton Centre.
Last checked: 13 September 2026. CarltonCentre.co.za is an independent visitor guide. It is not operated by, or affiliated with, Transnet, Transnet Property, Carlton Centre management or the brands listed. Details were checked against the sources named on each page on 13 September 2026; confirm time-sensitive details with the store or organisation before you travel.