Ferndale
Johannesburg
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 enjoy retail therapy at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Mall of Africa
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can do some window-shopping at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
UNISA
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of UNISA, during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Eastgate Shopping Centre
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari Tour from Johannesburg
Half-Day Lion and Safari Park Tour
Top hotels in Ferndale
Oaklands inn and Conference centre
The staff was kind and brilliant
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Connected to the terminal was really nice
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Wouldn’t refund me for breakfast given I would have to leave early to make the flight
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
While this isn’t the most luxurious or contemporary hotel, it feels very homely and public spaces are charming - as are the staff, who made us feel vsry welcome.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Staff was excellent room clean and restaurant amazing. They are getting a four not a five star for in reason. I stayed here because of the smoking area and being able to get drinks and meet clients. They have taken that away and now you have to stand in front of the hotel no where to sit and not ...
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
La Joya Lodge Conference Centre and Spa
The staff and amenities are 🙌
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ferndale
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.
Randburg
Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Emmarentia Dam or Johannesburg Botanical Garden while you're exploring the area.
Sandton
A noteworthy feature of Sandton is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square are top sights worth seeing.
Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while in the area.
Fourways
Travelers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
