Blackheath Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Gold Reef City Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Gold Reef City Casino during your travels in Johannesburg? Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Nelson Mandela Square
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Nelson Mandela Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
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.
Johannesburg Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Johannesburg Zoo home during your travels in Johannesburg? Visit the area's shops or amble around its picturesque gardens.
Apartheid Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Apartheid Museum during your travels in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Top hotels in Blackheath
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
"Well located for the airport, a neat and clean and comfortable hotel. Perfect for an overnight stay at the airport. Decent breakfast buffet too."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
"Older hotel but staff and services were excellent, especially the bar staff and restaurant staff in particular the lady at the pasta station and egg station. Friendly staff at reception. Shuttle service easy to find and use"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
"Great staff that was very helpful with storing my luggage for a 4 day period between stays. Small inconvenience was they were working on the elevator and was noisy."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
"Nous avons été bien accueilli par le personnel à notre arrivée. Nous avons apprécié le service offert par les employés de l'hôtel qui ont été très serviables avec nous lors de notre passage à l'hôtel. Le déjeuner était excellent avec beaucoup de variété. Les chambres sont de catégorie modeste, mais ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Sandton Sun & Towers
"very clean and spacious"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
"Enjoyed the property, staff helpful and property comfortable and clean."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blackheath
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.
Roodepoort
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Roodepoort. You might want to make time for a stop at Clearwater Mall or Ruimsig Country Club.
Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall while you're in town.
Melrose
Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travellers enjoy in Melrose, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Rosebank Station.
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.
Johannesburg CBD
While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Johannesburg City Hall and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.
