Morningside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Morningside
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.
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.
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.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
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.
Activities
Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Morningside Hotel Deals
Hampton By Hilton Sandton Grayston
Excellent breakfast great location staff is fantastic
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Premier Hotel Quatermain
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
So easy to connect the next day for your flight, close to the boarding gates only 10/15 min walk and convenient that you don't have to take a transfer to get to your hotel,
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Internet was very slow. Overall stay was great!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
The shuttle was a good service and our driver very helpful
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
In and out quickly, used few facilities or amenities
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
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.
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, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Fourways
Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
