Alexandra 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Alexandra

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Great location, restaurant.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Staff were friendly and accommodating. Airport shuttle driver was efficient, friendly and helpful. Room was clean and all amenities were supplied. Had a wonderful stay!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
We had an early am flight didn't eat breaskfast
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Southern Sun Sandton Sun & Towers
Wonderful stay at a very good and well kept hotel. Central and around some amazing restaurants and shops.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Very Nice place, Nice service. We havé appreciated
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
Yes 👏
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alexandra

Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, The MARC and Johannesburg Stock Exchange 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.

Morningside
Some popular features of Morningside include its shopping and gardens. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Johannesburg Stock Exchange or The MARC are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

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.

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.

Bedfordview
Unique features of Bedfordview include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Eastgate Shopping Centre or Ster-Kinekor Eastgate while you're exploring the area.
