Title: Melrose Travel Guide: Best of Melrose, Johannesburg Travel 2025 | 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 ![Montecasino](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1ecfec5d038a80a22e626c64f5923c65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Montecasino With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Montecasino-Sandton.d6144098.Attraction) ![Nelson Mandela Square](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/78bcaffc3cb47acf59df8fe3208e3832.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nelson Mandela Square Indulge in some retail therapy, dine in an open-air piazza and browse the stalls of an antique fair at this commercial and entertainment center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Mandela-Square-Sandton.d6154283.Attraction) ![Gold Reef City showing a statue or sculpture, art and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/70000/70460-Johannesburg-Gauteng-Province.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gold-Reef-City-Casino-Johannesburg-South.d6066843.Attraction) ![Apartheid Museum showing art and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/70000/70461-Johannesburg-Gauteng-Province.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Apartheid Museum 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) ![First National Bank Stadium](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/14f45e8870b1e346c1179b5bf647d45d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### First National Bank Stadium Catch an event at First National Bank Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/First-National-Bank-Stadium-Johannesburg.d6066831.Attraction) #### Melrose Arch Shopping Centre During your trip to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melrose-Arch-Shopping-Centre-Greater-Johannesburg-Metropolitan-Area.d6154289.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Johannesburg city](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3090899/fca07677-b52a-4420-8f02-6abce3f3a6bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup £75 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-johannesburg-city-tour-with-pickup.a3090899.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 £72 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-lion-and-safari-park-tour.a44913256.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 £33 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hartbeespoort-dam-the-luxury-alba-boat-cruise-with-food.a48577648.activity-details) ![Johannesburg Full-Day Tou](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/700217/6965165e-f174-4109-b3f4-29247bae22b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum) £103 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/johannesburg-full-day-toursowetojo-burg-apartheid-museum.a700217.activity-details) ![Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5075399/84dba8ea-3aa2-4dd8-8c82-a479ff75fed8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township £58 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-guided-tour-of-johannesburg-and-soweto-township.a5075399.activity-details) ![ Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3090286/a0ace1c4-8f83-4881-83a3-f3fb47c9f727.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline £92 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-safari-tour-of-the-magaliesberg-mountains-by-zipline.a3090286.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, MELROSE, Johannesburg, Gauteng £62 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star 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! (159 reviews) "Great walkable from the shopping area and because of the parking included you don’t have to pay to park in the mall. I didn’t eat onsite as so can’t review the food. Staff were friendly and the place is fairly modern and of a decent standard. Would stay again" Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&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, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng £74 22 Sept - 23 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rosebank Mall and Melrose Arch Shopping ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (357 reviews) Recommended for convenience and comfort "Comfortable queen bed with good amenities and mini kitchen. Courteous and friendly staff at reception and in dining room. Conveniently located across from the Rosebank Mall and The Zone The hop on hop off bus stops opposite the hotel." Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F09%2F2025&endDate=23%2F09%2F2025&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, Melrose, Sandton, Gauteng £95 9 Oct - 10 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly guesthouse in Johannesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Rosebank Mall and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews) "Lovely boutique property on a quiet street in Sandton with easy walking to shops & restaurants. The staff were all so friendly and helpful!! Really good breakfast too!!!" Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F10%2F2025&endDate=10%2F10%2F2025&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, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng £102 11 Oct - 12 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,737 reviews) "Great airport hotel for an overnight stay. Excellent cafe & restaurant onsite & also close to shops" Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F10%2F2025&endDate=12%2F10%2F2025&selected=8403573&PinnedHotelID=8403573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6154297) ![Premier Hotel OR Tambo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3843900/3843897/3f4075ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Premier Hotel OR Tambo 73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng £64 28 Sept - 29 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) "." Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F09%2F2025&endDate=29%2F09%2F2025&selected=3843897&PinnedHotelID=3843897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6154297) ![Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9690000/9688700/9688690/ece16257_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg, Boksburg, Gauteng £53 26 Sept - 27 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (683 reviews) "Good quick overnight hotel, friendly staff, close to JNB airport, older property, our room was difficult to cool." Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F09%2F2025&endDate=27%2F09%2F2025&selected=9688690&PinnedHotelID=9688690&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6154297) [See all 2,512 properties in Melrose](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025®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, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Houghton-Estate.dx553248635974577994) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7f1fc4945460bfcc5b1da09e862a83c8.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) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7f1fc4945460bfcc5b1da09e862a83c8.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/70000/70813-Johannesburg-Botanical-Garden.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) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/89000/89387-Arts-On-Main.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 Ellis Park Stadium and Johannesburg City Hall, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Downtown-Johannesburg.dx6154424) * * * - Places of interest - Hotels in top Johannesburg neighborhoods - [Montecasino](https://expedia.co.uk/Montecasino-Sandton.d6144098.Attraction) - [Nelson Mandela Square](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Mandela-Square-Sandton.d6154283.Attraction) - [Gold Reef City Casino](https://expedia.co.uk/Gold-Reef-City-Casino-Johannesburg-South.d6066843.Attraction) - [Rosebank Mall](https://expedia.co.uk/Rosebank-Mall-Rosebank.d6154285.Attraction) - [Gold Reef City Theme Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Gold-Reef-City-Theme-Park-Johannesburg-South.d6195005.Attraction) - [Apartheid Museum](https://expedia.co.uk/Apartheid-Museum-Johannesburg-South.d6066839.Attraction) - [Cresta Shopping Centre](https://expedia.co.uk/Cresta-Shopping-Centre-Randburg.d6200386.Attraction) - [Netcare Sunninghill Hospital](https://expedia.co.uk/Netcare-Sunninghill-Hospital-Sandton.d553248635954498935.Attraction) - [Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden](https://expedia.co.uk/Walter-Sisulu-National-Botanical-Garden-Johannesburg.d6066855.Attraction) - [Carlton Centre](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlton-Centre-Johannesburg-CBD.d6066863.Attraction) - [Mandela House](https://expedia.co.uk/Mandela-House-Soweto.d6066837.Attraction) - [Johannesburg Botanical Garden](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Botanical-Garden-Randburg.d6279643.Attraction) ### Hotels Near Melrose, Johannesburg - [Sandton Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandton-Johannesburg-Hotels.0-n177935-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Rosebank Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Rosebank-Johannesburg-Hotels.0-n6154299-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Dunkeld Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunkeld-Johannesburg-Hotels.0-n553248635968090369-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) * * * - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Melrose Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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