Title: Melrose Travel Guide: Best of Melrose, Johannesburg Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Melrose](https://expedia.co.uk/Melrose-Johannesburg-Hotels.0-n6154297-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Johannesburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Johannesburg.d6051471.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Johannesburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Johannesburg.d6051471.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Melrose Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Melrose.d6154297.Car-Hire-Guide)[Melrose Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Melrose.d6154297.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Melrose Travel Guide ## Johannesburg ## Visit Melrose Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Johannesburg travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg.dx6051471) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Gold Reef City showing a statue or sculpture, art and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066843/61f32b36-5b20-4ccf-96d3-5fb1e227324b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gold Reef City Casino 4.5/5(10 reviews) Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gold-Reef-City-Casino-Johannesburg-South.d6066843.Attraction) ![Great food, drinks and vibe. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177935/de3aca0f-05d4-4521-9e0b-9f82b777c088.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sandton City Mall 4.5/5(36 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandton-City-Mall-Sandton.d6066873.Attraction) ![Canal Walk building lit up at night with lights reflection on the canal, Century City, Cape Town, South Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633953984995/46b354ac-b266-427a-bddc-07ddce6c9c07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mall of Africa 4.5/5(14 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mall-Of-Africa-Greater-Johannesburg-Metropolitan-Area.d553248633953984995.Attraction) ![Apartheid Museum showing art and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066839/ec8b7975-cea5-43bf-b13f-ba8118764e21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Apartheid Museum 4.5/5(22 reviews) Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Apartheid-Museum-Johannesburg-South.d6066839.Attraction) ![University of South Africa, Unisa Muckleneuk Campus.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090577/d0fc51ed-c89c-49ea-a234-d6fbdf763bb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### UNISA 4/5(5 reviews) Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens. [](https://expedia.co.uk/UNISA-Muckleneuk.d6090577.Attraction) ![I just love coffee and cake. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179698/c065a39e-eaec-4523-b4df-226f8f30ac62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastgate-Shopping-Centre-Johannesburg.d6154281.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4581314/e06806e3-0533-45bf-ace3-e06b83d2983c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch £39 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/soweto-guided-bicycle-tour-with-lunch.a4581314.activity-details) ![Feeding the Giraffe at Lion Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44913256/f34124b5-795e-4d8f-bf47-f667ec487f9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day Lion and Safari Park Tour £78 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-lion-and-safari-park-tour.a44913256.activity-details) ![From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44631798/75b2d10f-d579-4157-a1cb-6d6ed2fe7ef4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour £89 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-johannesburg-rhino-lion-safari-and-wonder-cave-tour.a44631798.activity-details) ![Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48577648/28071677-65ae-4199-b78c-780678778309.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food £35 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hartbeespoort-dam-the-luxury-alba-boat-cruise-with-food.a48577648.activity-details) ![From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4749372/0441351e-17c1-4edc-9464-38949762a461.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour £146 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-johannesburg-lion-safari-park-half-day-tour.a4749372.activity-details) ![Harties Cableway Experience Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2094516/1de65c7f-5caf-4242-88f1-a9546a81fb1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Harties Cableway Experience Ticket £14 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/harties-cableway-experience-ticket.a2094516.activity-details) [See all activities in Johannesburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Johannesburg.d6051471.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Melrose ![Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75005500/75005468/4a30aa51_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank 28 TOTTENHAM AVENUE Johannesburg Gauteng £75 19 Feb - 20 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (207 reviews) The hotel was spotless, staff super friendly and breakfast was great. Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=75005468&PinnedHotelID=75005468&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6154297) ![Courtyard Hotel Rosebank](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/485200/485195/d933c46e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Courtyard Hotel Rosebank Corner Oxford and Tyrwhitt Avenue Johannesburg Gauteng £81 17 Feb - 18 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and The Zone @ ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (366 reviews) Great location and service! Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=485195&PinnedHotelID=485195&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6154297) ![Melrose Place Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10970000/10966100/10966036/463ed4b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Melrose Place Boutique Hotel 12A North Street Sandton Gauteng £113 9 Mar - 10 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Johannesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Melrose Arch Shopping Centre ... 9/10 Wonderful! (45 reviews) Melrose Place Boutique is a jewel in the heart of Johannesburg. A small hotel (35 rooms) in a pretty residential neighborhood. Surrounded by lush vegetation and a small but beautiful swimming pool, it is both cozy and relaxing to sit on your patio and enjoy the view and quiet. Breakfast was delicious, ... Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=10966036&PinnedHotelID=10966036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6154297) ![City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8410000/8403600/8403573/7cfaa0a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5 Kempton Park Gauteng £126 9 Mar - 10 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,850 reviews) Friendly. Close to airport. Convient shopping Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=8403573&PinnedHotelID=8403573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6154297) ![Southern Sun O.R Tambo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48900/48843/29878d44_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Southern Sun O.R Tambo Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park GP £96 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,647 reviews) Great breakfast. Hotel a bit noisy. Great food and in room service. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=48843&PinnedHotelID=48843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6154297) ![Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/178100/178093/8c3d6162_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton 20 Maude Street Sandton Gauteng £72 28 Feb - 1 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (900 reviews) Yes 👏 Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=178093&PinnedHotelID=178093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6154297) [See all 2,615 properties in Melrose](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=07%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6154297) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Rosebank.dx6154299) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Houghton Estate 4/5(2 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Houghton-Estate.dx553248635974577994) ![Sandton Sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177935/cd8362eb-4aa5-4dbb-9c3b-4f33e6edbf2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Sandton.dx177935) ![aerial view Johannesburg , South Africa, Sandton, sandown, panoramic views of the Magaliesberg and Gauteng late afternoon sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976008365/599006de-3d16-4f17-a569-f761934bbdfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sandown If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Sandown.dx553248635976008365) ![Johannesburg Botanical Garden showing a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6279643/48ed242c-2424-4e3b-9d53-081fa8dd2a72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Randburg Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Emmarentia Dam or Johannesburg Botanical Garden while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Randburg.dx179704) ![Downtown Johannesburg showing heritage architecture and outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154424/4060e885-2cb6-4c06-8f6b-4b39760d885b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Johannesburg 4/5(2 area reviews) Well liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Johannesburg Art Gallery and Ellis Park Stadium, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city. 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