Irene 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.
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.
Things to do
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option
Johannesburg and Soweto: Half Day Tour
Cradle of Humankind Tour:Sterkfontein Caves & Maropeng Experience
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Top hotels in Irene
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Room and Food was great!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Excellent staff, a breakfast spread that is out of this world!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Rooms were spotless
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
good shuttle service, hotel very good for stop over
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Garden Court Sandton City
Room, Staff, Amenities, Location was great. The only reason why it didn’t get 5 *****’s is because the price to be drop off at the airport was 690.oo Rand triple the price of taking an Uber
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
Clean room, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Irene
Menlyn
You'll enjoy the restaurants and casinos in Menlyn. You might want to make time for a stop at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre or Time Square Casino.
Brooklyn
Travellers enjoy Brooklyn for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Waterkloof Shopping Centre while you're in the area.
Hatfield
Visitors to Hatfield enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Hatfield Plaza is worth a stop.
Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.
Fourways
Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
