Brooklyn Guesthouses Pretoria is one of the capital’s most characterful and well-positioned guesthouses — a sprawling, solar-powered urban village at 132 Murray Street in the exclusive suburb of Brooklyn, where six interconnected residences, several garden cottages, 35 en-suite rooms, multiple conference venues, water features, swimming pools, and the popular Brooks Café restaurant have been woven together through gardens and shaded sitting nooks to create a genuine traveller’s haven just minutes from the University of Pretoria, the embassy district, and Pretoria’s main commercial corridors. Rated 7.6/10 with over 400 guest reviews on Booking.com and a location score of 9.1/10, Brooklyn Guesthouses positions itself as the “first choice for business and leisure travellers and international/national corporate clients” in one of Pretoria’s most desirable addresses.

An Urban Village Grown Over Time

Brooklyn Guesthouses did not begin as a purpose-built hotel — it evolved organically. Starting as a single residence, the property expanded over time to encompass six separate houses, several garden cottages, and the connecting gardens, pathways, and communal spaces that now tie the complex together into what the venue itself calls a “true urban village.” The result is an atmosphere that is genuinely different from a standard guesthouse or small hotel: the property feels residential and human-scaled, with different buildings offering different characters, and the garden spaces providing transition zones between accommodation, dining, and meeting areas.

The property is proudly solar-powered — an investment in renewable energy that eliminates load-shedding disruptions for guests and reflects the management’s commitment to sustainable, cost-efficient operations. This is increasingly relevant in the Pretoria accommodation market, where power reliability has become a genuine differentiator for business travellers.

Accommodation: 35 En-Suite Rooms Across Three Categories

Brooklyn Guesthouses offers 35 en-suite rooms in three categories — Budget, Standard, and Deluxe — all stylishly furnished with access to free Wi-Fi, television with Open View, and air conditioning. Most rooms have access to private entrances and private lounges or verandahs — spaces suited to working, relaxing, or studying without interruption. Coffeemakers, microwave ovens, and fridges are available in selected room types.

Check-in is at 14:00; check-out at 10:00. Airport transfers can be arranged. Secure, gated off-street parking is provided on the premises — a practical necessity in Brooklyn, where on-street parking is increasingly limited.

Booking.com guests rate the location a standout 9.1/10, reflecting the suburb’s exceptional connectivity: the University of Pretoria is a 10-minute walk; the Saudi Arabian Embassy is 0.8 km away; the Brazilian Embassy is 0.8 km away; Brooklyn Mall is a short drive; and Loftus Versfeld is within easy reach. OR Tambo International Airport is approximately 39 km south; Lanseria Airport is approximately 37 km south-west.

Brooks Café: Wood-Fired Pizzas and More

Brooks Café is Brooklyn Guesthouses’ on-site restaurant and the social centre of the property — a full-service eatery renowned within the neighbourhood for its wood-fired pizzas (with a buy-one-get-one-free pizza special running regularly), homemade pastas, burgers, stews, sweet pastries, and a wide selection of coffees, cappuccinos, and lattes. Breakfast is served daily, and the café is open to both guests and walk-in visitors from the surrounding Brooklyn community. Evening specials include dedicated pizza nights and pasta evenings.

Brooks Café also offers a pensioner special — a thoughtful concession reflecting the guesthouse’s long-standing ties to Pretoria’s local community. Booking.com guests specifically call out the restaurant experience: one reviewer described the café’s food as “amazing,” praising the quiet, accessible setting and warm reception staff. Another noted “the rustic, antique look and the convenience of a restaurant on the property” as highlights that set the guesthouse apart.

Named staff members have also been singled out by guests. One Trip.com reviewer specifically praised waiter Lungelo for “excellent customer service under pressure” and receptionist Lucia for her welcoming approach — names that reflect the personal, human-level service culture the guesthouse cultivates.

Conference Venues: Tuyn House, Anderson House, and Millbrook House

Brooklyn Guesthouses operates three named conference rooms, all-inclusive packages covering the venue, catering, stationery, and equipment:

Tuyn House — the largest of the three, accommodating up to 30 delegates.

Anderson House — mid-sized, accommodating up to 25 delegates.

Millbrook House — the smallest, accommodating up to 20 delegates.

All three venues are equipped with wireless internet and are supported by stylish restrooms. The total combined conference capacity of 60–75 delegates makes Brooklyn Guesthouses ideal for small to medium-sized corporate meetings, training workshops, strategy days, and professional development sessions where participants benefit from staying on-site rather than commuting in daily. The all-inclusive conference packages remove the typical logistical complexity of managing venue, catering, and equipment separately.

Events and Celebrations

Beyond conferencing, Brooklyn Guesthouses actively hosts private events and celebrations. Dedicated packages are available for birthday parties, milestone celebrations, year-end functions, and private dinners through Brooks Café and the venue spaces. The combination of outdoor garden settings, indoor dining, and multiple interconnected spaces gives event organisers flexibility in layout and flow.

Gardens, Water Features, and Swimming Pools

One of the most consistent themes in Brooklyn Guesthouses’ guest reviews is the quality of the outdoor environment. The property’s gardens — filled with established trees, water features, shaded sitting nooks, and swimming pools — create an atmosphere that feels genuinely removed from the suburban street outside. Booking.com guests describe “lovely gardens” and a “quiet, chilled area” as key reasons they returned or would return. The gardens also provide the backdrop for the property’s communal spaces — the connecting tissue between the six houses, cottages, café, and conference venues that makes the urban village concept work in practice.

Location and Getting There

Brooklyn Guesthouses is at 132 Murray Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0181 — in the heart of one of Pretoria’s most desirable and well-serviced northern suburbs. Brooklyn is flanked by Hatfield (Gautrain station approximately 2 km away), the University of Pretoria to the west, and the embassy corridor that runs through the suburb’s residential streets. Brooklyn Mall, with its broad retail and dining selection, is a short drive from the property.

Tel: 012 362 1728
Cell: 084 252 4626
Email: info@brooklynguesthouses.co.za

Bookings are made securely via the Nightsbridge system linked from the website.

For full room availability, conference packages, event bookings, and Brooks Café information, visit Brooklyn Guesthouses’ official website.

Explore more guesthouses and conference venues in Pretoria through our Pretoria event venues directory, or browse all Gauteng event venue listings for venues across the province.