Irene
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
Half-Day Lion and Safari Park Tour
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari Tour from Johannesburg
Top hotels in Irene
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Convenient- just a short stroll from the airport. Quiet room and fantastic food
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Room was clean. Airport shuttle was great except for aggressive, for tips, porters at airport on our arrival. Breakfast was good. Lounge was nice. Service good. Hotel raised the price on our second day, but would not offer 6 hour extended stay. Maintenance man needs to sand bathroom door to close ...
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
The room was spotless and staff were very good and helpful.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
The staff was courteous and very proactive about making the room to my satisfaction. The decor is beautiful. The restaurant is good. It is also affordable
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Garden Court Sandton City
The hotel was very good
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
clean room and great service
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Irene
Menlyn
You'll enjoy the restaurants and casinos in Menlyn. You might want to make time for a stop at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre or Time Square Casino.
Hatfield
Visitors to Hatfield enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Hatfield Plaza is worth a stop.
Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Boulders Shopping Centre or Mall of Africa.
Fourways
Travelers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
O.R. Tambo
While visiting O.R. Tambo, you might make a stop by sights like International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino.
