50 Abandoned Hotels That Are Frozen in Time
30. Johannesburg Sun Hotel – Johannesburg, South Africa: A Twin-Tower Relic
The Sun Hotel was a hub of cosmopolitan nightlife and high-society gatherings, gleaming above the city's skyline as a beacon of prestige. But the 1990s brought dramatic changes. As apartheid ended, economic dynamics shifted and the CBD suffered from a rising wave of urban decay and crime. Businesses relocated to more secure suburbs, and the once-bustling area around the hotel emptied out. By 1998, with occupancy rates plummeting and maintenance costs soaring, the Johannesburg Sun shut its doors.
