Primrose Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
First National Bank Stadium
Catch an event at First National Bank Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Activities
Half-Day Lion and Safari Park Tour
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Our pick of the best Primrose Hotel Deals
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Yes the room was spotless and the staff were courteous
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Nice room but slow on check in, nice restaraunt but only one coffee sachet in room.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
Staff very helpful and pleasant definitely went the extra way with customer service. Will be back again.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Nice, friendly staff, beautiful surroundings good food, and wonderful cocktails by the pool in the afternoon. Right next to the airport, you can actually see the planes. Would come back again.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Clean room. Quiet. Asked if we would like a bag breakfast as we were leaving very early to airport. Changed our room because we had trouble on the web page finding what worked best. Polite staff. Timely shuttle-no waiting.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
@Sandton Hotel
Really spacious, had washer & dryer
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Primrose
Bedfordview
Unique features of Bedfordview include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Eastgate Shopping Centre or Ster-Kinekor Eastgate while you're exploring the area.
O.R. Tambo
If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Johannesburg
Well liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Johannesburg Art Gallery and Ellis Park Stadium, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club 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.
Johannesburg CBD
While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Johannesburg City Hall and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.
