Melrose
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.
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.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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.
Things to do
Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Self Drive
Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option
Soweto: Hector Pieterson Memorial, to Orlando Towers Tour
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
Top hotels in Melrose
Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank
Unsafe hotel, breakfast was cold/poor and halal.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
The staff is super attentive and on point. Restaurant is really good. Again, nice staff there too. It’s really secure and perfect for having an overlay at joburg.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Quick stop before our trip to Kruger park, conveniently located within the airport area, very friendly staff, comfortable and clean.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Great breakfast and dining options
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Very pleasent stay for airport stop.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Breakfast was very good, plenty to choose from
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Melrose
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.
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.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Downtown Johannesburg
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.
