Morningside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Montecasino

Montecasino

4/5(9 reviews)

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.

Montecasino
Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square

4.5/5(23 reviews)

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.

Nelson Mandela Square
Gold Reef City showing outdoor art, a statue or sculpture and art

Gold Reef City Casino

3.5/5(5 reviews)

Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.

Gold Reef City Casino
Apartheid Museum which includes art and a city

Apartheid Museum

5/5(13 reviews)

Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.

Apartheid Museum
First National Bank Stadium

First National Bank Stadium

4/5(1 review)

Catch an event at First National Bank Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

First National Bank Stadium

Morningside Mediclinic

If Morningside Mediclinic is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Johannesburg.

Morningside Mediclinic

Activities

Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

AU$70
per adult
Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch
Johannesburg: City of Gold Walking Tour

Johannesburg: City of Gold Walking Tour

AU$77
per adult
Johannesburg: City of Gold Walking Tour
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

AU$170
per adult
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour

From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour

AU$170
per adult
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Johannesburg: Soweto Half-Day Tour

Johannesburg: Soweto Half-Day Tour

AU$104
per adult
Johannesburg: Soweto Half-Day Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Johannesburg: Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour

Johannesburg: Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour

AU$52
per adult
Johannesburg: Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour
See all activities in Johannesburg

Our pick of the best Morningside Hotel Deals

Hampton By Hilton Sandton Grayston

Hampton By Hilton Sandton Grayston

3 out of 5
93 Grayson Drive, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is AU$129 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$129
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Nelson Mandela Square ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (31 reviews)
"A great, nicely appointed hotel for a more modest price than others. No need to spend more money than this for a very good stay in Johannesburg."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Hampton By Hilton Sandton Grayston
Premier Hotel Quatermain

Premier Hotel Quatermain

4 out of 5
60 West Road South, Morningside, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is AU$113 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$113
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Nelson Mandela Square and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (362 reviews)
"When I am in Johannesburg, I always stay at this hotel and have done so since 2013. Consistently good"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Premier Hotel Quatermain
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$213 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$213
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,782 reviews)
"Quick and convenient service!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$151 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$151
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"not very well equipped"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg, Boksburg, Gauteng
The price is AU$112 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$112
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (712 reviews)
"We arrived after 24 hours of plane travel. We were great warmly, even though the staff was very busy with some unhappy travelers. I room was clean, and the beds were comfortable. Restraunt staff was exceptional ecspecially Lizwe. I would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

4 out of 5
Corner of York and Gladiator Streets, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$145 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$145
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"This is close to the airport and requires a bit more effort to get into town."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
See all 2,581 properties in Morningside
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Morningside

Default Image

Sandown

If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square are top sights worth seeing.

Sandown
Default Image

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.

Sandton
Default Image

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.

Bryanston
Default Image

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.

Melrose
Default Image

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.

Rosebank
Default Image

Fourways

Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Fourways

Morningside Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: