Midrand Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
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.
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
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.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Midrand
Premier Hotel Midrand
There was no water in the hotel. Toilet smells were unbearable. Porter would bring water in buckets for us to use but that quickly finished as well.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
City Lodge Hotel Waterfall City
its a good hotel to stay
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Great location. Convenience trumps any shortcomings, as well as a reasonable ( but not cheap) rate. Stayed here many times now. Staff can vary from extremely helpful and cheerful to extremely helpful and not so cheerful. Has reasonably priced restaurant with great waitstaff. Breakfast is good without ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Although the hotel appears dark and dated it is very functional for overnight stay close to the airport. Rooms are large , clean and very comfortable. Water pressure in the shower is amazing. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
In one month I slept there and the internet is terrible You can’t even work in the middle of the night Yesterday it was crazy that I have to ask to change the room
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
La Joya Lodge Conference Centre and Spa
The room shown on the app isn’t what we get, literally a downgrade. The noise was unbearable slept at 2pm because guests had a party (more than 10pm), reception refused to deal with it. The staff train in the gym area while guest use the pool or have to go change for the spa. Those guys would stop ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midrand
Bryanston
Bryanston is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Bryanston Organic and Natural Market and The Bryanston Country Club Charity Trust.
Fourways
Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
