Isando Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Sandton City Mall
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Gold Reef City Casino
Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.
Mall of Africa
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
Eastgate Shopping Centre
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
Half-Day Lion and Safari Park Tour
Top hotels in Isando
Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport
We had a great stay here on an overnight layover. Would 100% recommend Garden Court to anyone.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Airport Inn and Suites
A little outdated but makes up for it in price and staff and amenities! Full kitchen in the two bedroom suites.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Chose this hotel based on it’s location at Oliver Tambo airport and the price. Hotel was well signposted, easy to find and a short walk from the main terminal. Room was clean and very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent and price was very reasonable. All in all a good stay.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Very nice hotel, close to the airport, convenient shuttle service, employees are very friendly and helpful. My only criticism is the rooms are not set up for travelers from North America. Not a single USB port to charge electronics in the room. Unless you have international travel adaptors, you are ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Comfortable layover between flights. Restaurant dood choice buffet. Shuttle to airport reliable and on time.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Great Conceirge relation
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Isando
O.R. Tambo
If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.
Bedfordview
Unique features of Bedfordview include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Eastgate Shopping Centre or Ster-Kinekor Eastgate while you're exploring the area.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, The MARC and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are top sights worth seeing.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Sandton
Travellers to Sandton praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.
Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.
