Isando Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Apartheid Museum
Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.
Things to do
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Cradle of human kind maropeng and sterkfontein Day Tours
Cullinan diamond mine tour(surface tour)
Top hotels in Isando
Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport
Pretty basic with absolutely no atmosphere. Staff were unhelpful and at times rude. Rooms (we had two) were clean but dated. Buffet dinner was ok, but I suffered from an upset stomach. Wouldn't recommend this hotel having stayed at the Protea (a MUCH nicer, welll decorated, modern hotel) for the ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Airport Inn and Suites
AC not working through entire stay. This was despite being moved to a second room
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Great location for early flights out of Johannesburg. Couldn’t have found a better place to stsy’
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
nice room friendly staff. breakfast great selection .great omelettes.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Lovely hotel, close to OR Tambo airport, can highly recommend
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
My stay was overall a positive experience, and I would recommend this place to other travelers. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, which made it easy to relax after a long day. Housekeeping did a good job keeping everything tidy, and the bed was especially comfortable. The staff ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Isando
O.R. Tambo
If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino 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.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square 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.
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.
Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Boulders Shopping Centre or Mall of Africa.
