Roodepoort 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.
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.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the 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.
Things to do
Apartheid museum, Soweto and Joburg highlights tour
Visit Gospel service with additional Bicycle Tour of Soweto
Cullinan diamond mine tour(surface tour)
Nelson Mandela journey to freedom full-day tour
Top hotels in Roodepoort
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Last minute reservation when we planned to hang at the airport for our 15 hr layover. But we couldn't recheck our luggage until the next day which meant we couldn't get back in to hang at the Lou ge for a few hrs as planned. We found this hotel and were absolutely delighted by its easy walking distance ...
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Great breakfast. Hotel a bit noisy. Great food and in room service.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
Yes 👏
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Very clean
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Garden Court Sandton City
The hotel was very good
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
clean room and great service
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Roodepoort
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.
Orlando East
While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, Mandela House and Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall while you're in town.
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.
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.
Soweto
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Soweto. You might want to make time for a stop at Mandela House or Soweto Theatre.
