Alexandra
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.
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.
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.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
Things to do
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari Tour from Johannesburg
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour
Top hotels in Alexandra
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Clean, friendly, and close to terminals
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Close to the airport Shuttle services to and from Airport good
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Very very dim lighting in the rooms, odd smell.
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Hotel funcional para una estadía corta.
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
I tried to contact the hotel several times to know where to pick up the shuttle at the airport and nobody ever replied leaving me to scramble when I arrived . Interestingly once I tracked it down it was a very well run an efficient process. The need to explain how to find the bus when you land if ...
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Garden Court Sandton City
Breakfast was not huge, but it was great and more than adequate. No complaints
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alexandra
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, The MARC and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Morningside
Uncover some of the top draws of Morningside like its shopping and gardens. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, make a stop by Johannesburg Stock Exchange or The MARC.
Melrose
Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travelers enjoy in Melrose, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Rosebank Station.
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.
Houghton Estate
While visiting Houghton Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club.
