Guidebook for Johannesburg
Public transport
Gautrain Station serves JHB City, Pretoria City, Sandton and OR TamboAirport by Gautrain.
Change train for OR Tambo at Sandton station.
Timetable available on Gautrain App. Brief wait at busy times, u to 30 min at weekends.
Buy and load travel card on App or at the station.
1km away. 3 min ride to Sandton, 30 minutes to ORT international airport or Pretoria. 10 min to city.
51 locals recommend
Rosebank Gautrain Station
130 Oxford Rd1km away. 3 min ride to Sandton, 30 minutes to ORT international airport or Pretoria. 10 min to city.
Shopping
Rosebank Mall has most banks, post-office, cinemas, Woolworths Department store, Pick and Pay grocery shop, liquor store, sports and homeware stores, pharmacies, optician and plenty of contemporary fashion
198 locals recommend
Rosebank Mall
15A Cradock AveRosebank Mall has most banks, post-office, cinemas, Woolworths Department store, Pick and Pay grocery shop, liquor store, sports and homeware stores, pharmacies, optician and plenty of contemporary fashion
Rosebank Art & Craft Market
Cradock AvenueGreat for local crafts. Next to Rosebank Mall
Food scene
With a 1,3 Km it is the closest shops to our accommodation. Offers shops, movies, gyms, restaurants and take-always, outdoor areas. Notable shops include Hamleys for toys, large Clicks Pharmacy, great art shop, book shop. Next to Gautrain exit.
22 locals recommend
The Zone @ Rosebank
177 Oxford RoadWith a 1,3 Km it is the closest shops to our accommodation. Offers shops, movies, gyms, restaurants and take-always, outdoor areas. Notable shops include Hamleys for toys, large Clicks Pharmacy, great art shop, book shop. Next to Gautrain exit.
Great restaurants of all types on the West side. Nice vibe. Links with the Hyatt hotel so a walk up to the Hyatt and through the Firs is a great way to access Rosebank.
The Firs, Rosebank
Biermann AvenueGreat restaurants of all types on the West side. Nice vibe. Links with the Hyatt hotel so a walk up to the Hyatt and through the Firs is a great way to access Rosebank.
Historical interest
Constitutional court and historical precinct of special importance to SA democracy.
193 locals recommend
Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
11 Kotze StConstitutional court and historical precinct of special importance to SA democracy.
Apartheid Museum
South Africa's Apartheid past
A 3km ride away is a our museum of military history with world renowned collections. Worth a trip for the historian. Take an Uber.
38 locals recommend
South African National Museum of Military History
22 Erlswold WayA 3km ride away is a our museum of military history with world renowned collections. Worth a trip for the historian. Take an Uber.
Sightseeing -nature
Outdoor space - large area with great views, stream and lovely trees. Great for exercising.
20 locals recommend
James and Ethel Grey Park
Melrose StreetOutdoor space - large area with great views, stream and lovely trees. Great for exercising.
One of our most special places. Take a picnic and enjoy the tranquility of these amazing botanical gardens. Be sure to see the waterfall.
205 locals recommend
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Malcolm RoadOne of our most special places. Take a picnic and enjoy the tranquility of these amazing botanical gardens. Be sure to see the waterfall.
A good place to visit if not enough time to get to the Walter Susulu gardens in Roodepoort.
107 locals recommend
Johannesburg Botanical Garden
Olifants RoadA good place to visit if not enough time to get to the Walter Susulu gardens in Roodepoort.
Sightseeing
Gold Reef City Theme Park
A fun theme park based on the city’s gold mining past.
Sport
The Wanderers Golf Club
Rudd RoadGolfers
Rugby. Tickets can be bought online or at various ticket vendors.
20 locals recommend
Ellis Park Stadium
South Park LaneRugby. Tickets can be bought online or at various ticket vendors.
Bidvest Wanderers Stadium
Corlett DriveCricket.