Morningside Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Visit Morningside
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
First National Bank Stadium
Catch an event at First National Bank Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Morningside Mediclinic
If Morningside Mediclinic is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Johannesburg.
Things to do
Cullinan diamond mine tour(surface tour)
Full Day Johannesburg and Pretoria Guided Tour
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
Top hotels in Morningside
Hampton By Hilton Sandton Grayston
Excellent service. Friendly staff who go above and beyond!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
City Lodge Hotel Sandton, Morningside
Kitchen very slow, waited more than an hour for hamburger, next night over an hour aswell for steak that was tough. Breakfast way too slow, standing in queues evert morning. Staff were friendly
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Great location, restaurant.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Clean
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff were courteous, patient and kind.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Nice staff
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Morningside
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.
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.
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.
