Sandton 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.
Montecasino
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.
Nelson Mandela Square
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.
Sandton Convention Centre
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.
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.
Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
If Netcare Sunninghill Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Johannesburg.
Things to do
Apartheid museum, Joburg and Soweto guided-shared tour
Cullinan diamond mine tour(surface tour)
Full Day Johannesburg Tour to Apartheid Museum and Soweto
Top hotels in Sandton
Garden Court Sandton City
This was my first time visiting JNB. Location was fantastic close to the mall and Mandela square. Staff was fantastic and breakfast with lots of varieties. Will definitely recommend to friends and family. Staff was very attentive to details.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
While this isn’t the most luxurious or contemporary hotel, it feels very homely and public spaces are charming - as are the staff, who made us feel vsry welcome.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Sandton Sun & Towers
Yes
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Great location next to the Gautrain & Sandton City. Modern clean rooms, with kind and responsive staff
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Piazza Hotel Montecasino
Small gym
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
very ckean and spotless.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sandton
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, The MARC and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are top sights worth seeing.
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 Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while you're in town.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
