Sandton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by Michael Dos Santos
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Photo by Daniela Garza
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Photo by Roxanne Bamboat / The Tiny Taster
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Photo by Daniela Garza
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Photo by Ronald Wilson

Popular places to visit

Montecasino

Montecasino

4/5(9 reviews)

With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center.

Montecasino
Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Indulge in some retail therapy, dine in an open-air piazza and browse the stalls of an antique fair at this commercial and entertainment center.

Nelson Mandela Square

Sandton City Mall

4.5/5(20 reviews)

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.

Sandton City Mall

Sandton Convention Centre

4/5(5 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Sandton Convention Centre during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Sandton Convention Centre

Wanderers Stadium

Catch an event at Wanderers Stadium during your trip to Illovo. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Wanderers Stadium

Netcare Sunninghill Hospital

If Netcare Sunninghill Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Johannesburg.

Netcare Sunninghill Hospital

Activities

Johannesburg city

Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup

AU$154
per adult
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
Wine Tasting Experience in Johannesburg

Wine Tasting Experience in Johannesburg

AU$13
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wine Tasting Experience in Johannesburg
Sun City Park in Johannesburg

Full-Day Sun City & Pilanesberg Game Reserve Tour

AU$443
per traveller
Full-Day Sun City & Pilanesberg Game Reserve Tour
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline

Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline

AU$190
per adult
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline
Johannesburg and Soweto tour

Johannesburg and Soweto tour

AU$168
per adult
Johannesburg and Soweto tour
Johannesburg Cableway and Boat Cruise Half Day Package

Johannesburg: Cableway and Lunch Boat Cruise Half Day Tour

AU$237
per adult
Johannesburg: Cableway and Lunch Boat Cruise Half Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Sandton Hotel Deals

Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
4 out of 5
Corner Rivonia Rd. And West St., Benmore, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is AU$143 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"All was well except the washrooms. The drains had an odour which was nasty"

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2025

Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
@Sandton Hotel
@Sandton Hotel
3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is AU$150 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
AU$150
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (176 reviews)
"Clean hotel with spacious rooms and super friendly staff. One drawback is the sewage smell that is present in the hotel especially the higher you go. It’s worse on the 21st floor. Needs some major reconstruction to fix the smell."

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025

@Sandton Hotel
Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
5 out of 5
2 Maude Street, Corner of 5th Street, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is AU$376 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
AU$376
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton ...
9/10 Wonderful! (666 reviews)
"So very nice hotel with very nice amenities. But it is in the middle of a very busy downtown city center. Not particularly wise if you walk out at night."

Reviewed on 5 Apr. 2025

Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
3.5 out of 5
135 West Street, Sandton, Gauteng
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton ...
8/10 Very good! (653 reviews)
"Located at a convenient location, just adjacent to Nelson Mandela Square. Ideal for tourists."

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 2025

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ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
4 out of 5
20 Maude Street, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is AU$125 per night from 9 May to 10 May
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very good! (864 reviews)
"Reception service was great, housekeeping needs to be more attentive, fresh towels usually have hair from other guests, floors are cleaned haphazardly."

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers
3.5 out of 5
Cnr Rudd Road And Corlett Drive, Illovo, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is AU$143 per night from 9 May to 10 May
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Melrose Arch Shopping Centre ...
8.4/10 Very good! (408 reviews)
"Very good service thanks"

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers
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Other neighbourhoods around Sandton

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Sandown

If you're spending some time in Sandown, The MARC and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are top sights worth seeing.

Sandown
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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.

Melrose
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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.

Rosebank
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Houghton Estate

If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Houghton Estate
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Bryanston

Visitors to Bryanston enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, The Bryanston Organic and Natural Market is worth a stop.

Bryanston
Johannesburg Botanical Garden showing a garden

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.

Randburg

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