Ext. 8 Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit

Montecasino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Montecasino during your visit to Johannesburg? Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Top hotels in Ext. 8

Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
Hotel staff are always professional and friendly. Rooms are very well maintained. Great dining options in and around the hotel.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg
Excellent hotel.
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank
Excellent hotel, great food, well priced drinks , had a great stay
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank
We had a really pleasant stay at Hyatt House Johannesburg. The hotel is modern, clean, and feels well looked after. One of the biggest positives is the location—being so close to the shopping mall makes everything incredibly convenient, whether you need food, essentials, or just want to wander around ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Mint Hotel Rosebank
We loved our stay, the place is spacious and reasonably priced all while offering equipment ANYONE would need on a stay. Even when traveling from far. It was very convenient and incredible, we actually decided that every hotel booking we make in JHB will be made at THE MINT... it's out new spot. ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

The Parktonian All Suite Hotel
Check in was fine. That evening when i stepped out for some dinner, the door lock bracket was not secure and missing a screw. The maintenace engineer came and tried to fix it but couldn't, so he just jammed a screw there. Then the door was not shut properly, so i had to change rooms. The first room ...
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ext. 8

Soweto
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Soweto. You might want to make time for a stop at Maponya Mall or Mandela House.

Johannesburg South
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Southgate Mall or Gold Reef City Casino.

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.

Roodepoort
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Roodepoort. You might want to make time for a stop at Clearwater Mall or Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden.

Maboneng Precinct
Maboneng Precinct is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Museum of African Design and POPArt Theatre.

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.
Ext. 8 Travel Guide
- Rosebank Mall
- Gold Reef City Theme Park
- Apartheid Museum
- Johannesburg Zoo
- Eastgate Shopping Centre
- University of Witwatersrand
- Krugersdorp Game Reserve
- Ellis Park Stadium
- Cresta Shopping Centre
- Expo Centre Johannesburg
- Wanderers Stadium
- Carlton Centre
- Silverstar Casino
- University of Johannesburg
- Bedford Centre Shopping Mall
- Mandela House
- Netcare Milpark Hospital
- Clearwater Mall
- Northgate Shopping Center
- Maponya Mall
- Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
- 4th Avenue Parkhurst
- Johannesburg Art Gallery
- Houghton Golf Club
- Emmarentia Dam
