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, Soweto and Joburg highlights tour
Cullinan diamond mine tour(surface tour)
Nelson Mandela journey to freedom full-day tour
Top hotels in Sandton
Southern Sun Sandton Sun & Towers
Wonderful stay at a very good and well kept hotel. Central and around some amazing restaurants and shops.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Garden Court Sandton City
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Right from the Reception, the Concierge and the hosts in the dining. Big up to Lorato at the omelette station
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
Meilleur location et très en sécurité le quartier . Petit déjeuner excellent et personnel très sympathique
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
@Sandton Hotel
Great staff from check in to the potters
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Good breakfast
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
Great location, prompt services, and most importantly excellent service. After flying over 30hrs + to get to Sandton, the lady at front was very understanding and got me into a room asap (hours before check in time) so I get crash for a few hours before biz meeting. If I could give her 6 stars (out ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sandton
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square are top sights worth seeing.
Morningside
Some popular features of Morningside include its shopping and gardens. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Johannesburg Stock Exchange or Nelson Mandela Square are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
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 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.
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.
