Melrose Travel Guide

Johannesburg

Popular places to visit

Montecasino

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.

Montecasino
Nelson Mandela Square

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.

Nelson Mandela Square
Gold Reef City showing a statue or sculpture, art and a city

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.

Gold Reef City Casino
Apartheid Museum showing art and a city

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.

Apartheid Museum
First National Bank Stadium

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.

First National Bank Stadium

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.

Melrose Arch Shopping Centre

Things to do

Johannesburg city

Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup

£75
per adult
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
Feeding the Giraffe at Lion Park

Half-Day Lion and Safari Park Tour

£72
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Lion and Safari Park Tour
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food

Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food

£33
per adult
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Johannesburg Full-Day Tou

Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)

£103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

£58
per adult
Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline

Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline

£92
per adult
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline
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Top hotels in Melrose

Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank

Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank

4 out of 5
28 TOTTENHAM AVENUE, MELROSE, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is £62 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
£62
19 Sept - 20 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 Sep 2025

Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank
Courtyard Hotel Rosebank

Courtyard Hotel Rosebank

4 out of 5
Corner Oxford and Tyrwhitt Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is £74 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
£74
19 Sept - 20 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

Courtyard Hotel Rosebank
Melrose Place Boutique Hotel

Melrose Place Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
12A North Street, Melrose, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is £96 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
£96
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

Melrose Place Boutique Hotel
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is £101 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£101
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 Sep 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is £64 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£64
20 Sept - 21 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)
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Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg, Boksburg, Gauteng
The price is £53 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
£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 Sep 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Melrose

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Rosebank

Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while you're in town.

Rosebank
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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.

Houghton Estate
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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.

Sandton
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Sandown

If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square are top sights worth seeing.

Sandown
Johannesburg Botanical Garden showing a garden

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.

Randburg
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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.

Downtown Johannesburg

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