Melrose

Johannesburg

Popular places to visit

Montecasino

Montecasino

4.5/5(16 reviews)

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
Gold Reef City featuring a statue or sculpture, art and outdoor art

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.

Gold Reef City Casino
Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square

4.5/5(34 reviews)

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
Lion Park featuring zoo animals and dangerous animals

Lion & Safari Park

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Experience the adventure of getting up close with Africa’s world-famous wildlife. Observe a pride of lions, walk with cheetahs and feed a giraffe.

Lion & Safari Park
Apartheid Museum which includes art and a city

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.

Apartheid Museum
Johannesburg Zoo which includes zoo animals

Johannesburg Zoo

4.5/5(5 reviews)

From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.

Johannesburg Zoo

Things to do

Cape Town Street Art & City Centre Tour

Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour

S$40
per adult
Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour
Johannesburg city

Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup

S$129
per adult
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
Johannesburg Full-Day Tou

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

S$176
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

S$137
per adult
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto
Two day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg

Two day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg

S$396
per adult
Two day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg
Durban:Culture Walking Tour of Durban

Durban: Local Markets and Culture Guided Walking Tour

S$79
per adult
Durban: Local Markets and Culture Guided Walking Tour
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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 S$102 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
S$102
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (136 reviews)
Well located, well covered stay
"The hotel is well located and has all one could need for a business trip. The staff also very friendly. My only suggestion is that the speed and efficiency of laundry service could be improved."

Reviewed on 29 Jun, 2025

Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank
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 S$204 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
S$204
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,673 reviews)
"Good stay"

Reviewed on 30 Jun, 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg, Boksburg, Gauteng
Fully refundable
The price is S$87 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$87
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (620 reviews)
Good experience
"The staff was extremely friendly and professional. Check in was easy and fast. The room was comfortable. We didn’t pre pay for breakfast but it was not a problem we could purchase it every morning from the hotel directly. We had dinner also and it was very good."

Reviewed on 27 Jun, 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
4.5 out of 5
Estate 154, Corner 3rd & 6th Avenue, Bredell, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is S$99 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
S$99
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (318 reviews)
"The property was clean and well maintained. The close proximity to the airport is very important to me. I’ll definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 27 Jun, 2025

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
4 out of 5
Corner of York and Gladiator Streets, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is S$121 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
S$121
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location right near the airport rooms were small and the service was incredibly slow in the dining room"

Reviewed on 27 Jun, 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$121 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$121
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Good stay just stay in the gate of the hotel don’t recommend walking around outside of the hotel gate. Sketchy area but hotel is nice"

Reviewed on 30 Jun, 2025

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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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