Alexandra Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
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
Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.
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.
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
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
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.
Things to do
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Cradle of human kind maropeng and sterkfontein Day Tours
Apartheid museum, Joburg and Soweto guided
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari Tour from Johannesburg
Cullinan diamond mine tour(surface tour)
Top hotels in Alexandra
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Clean room, lovely soft towels. Beauty reception area and great restaurant, especially with the patio overlooking the pool.
Reviewed on 27 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
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Great staff. They made suggestions around trip to make things easier for me which I really appreciated. The room was clean.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
The stay was super, definitely looking forward to going back there
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
Unfortunately, my stay was disappointing due to several maintenance and service issues. The bathroom sink was clogged, and I couldn’t even brush my teeth without the water backing up, which was extremely unpleasant. The shower head was also not functioning properly, making it difficult to have a ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 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.
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.
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.
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.
