Morningside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Morningside
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.
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.
Morningside Mediclinic
If Morningside Mediclinic is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Johannesburg.
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.
Activities
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
full day tour Johannesburg et soweto township
Johannesburg: Half-Day Apartheid Museum Tour
Our pick of the best Morningside Hotel Deals
Garden Court Morningside Sandton
Family friendly
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Premier Hotel Quatermain
Breakfast was homely and the service was good holistically. I only would no recommend in room dining. Rather order in or enjoy neighbouring restaurants.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hampton By Hilton Sandton Grayston
clean hotel and friendly staffs 😃
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
We very much appreciated the convenience of City Lodge at the OR Tambo airport. Easy access, especially after 24 hours of traveling, easy and pleasant check in, very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Easy to find shuttle took us right away to the hotel checked easy, good dinner and breakfast. Easy shuttle to airport and help getting checked in for next flight out next day. Very professional staff, convent and very comfortable.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
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
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 The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall 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.
