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
Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Amapiano & Afrobeats Nightlife Experience in Johannesburg
full day tour Johannesburg et soweto township
Top hotels in Sandton
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
Garden Court Sandton City
Great
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
Rooms are small, but you really can’t be this location. About 400 feet from the Nelson Mandela Square where there’s a great mall with a lot of adoption. Also 800 feet from the train station gets you to and from the airport. It’s really convenient and safe Neighborhood to stay in to explore Johannesburg. ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Southern Sun Sandton Sun & Towers
Lovel hotel. Beustaff great - the desk manager helped us select and book day trip outside of the JoBurg
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Yes and location was fantastic
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
@Sandton Hotel
The hotel is very nice....the problem is the food kinda sucks. Menu needs and update bad.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 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.
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, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney 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.
