Menlyn Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Mall of Africa
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs 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
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit 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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Rietvlei Nature Reserve half-day tour from Pretoria, every TUESDAY
Cradle of Humankind Tour - Sterkfontein Caves with Maropeng Tour
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline
Our pick of the best Menlyn Hotel Deals
The Capital Menlyn Maine
Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice rooms. The only thing that could be better is not relying on QR codes etc to order food etc (especially when the QR codes don’t contain all the necessary information) so have a back up with printed copies in each room etc.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Menlyn Maine Luxury Rentals
Yes, shops were nearby
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
The Capital Trilogy
Good except but pool section mostly unavailable for resident due to special private parties
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2025
The Maslow Hotel, Time Square
Loved it. The decor and location is pleasant.
Reviewed on 13 June 2025
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott Pretoria Menlyn
Everything was in order and check-in was seamless
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
ANEW Hotel Centurion Pretoria
Excellent
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Menlyn
Brooklyn
Travellers enjoy Brooklyn for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Waterkloof Shopping Centre while you're in the area.
Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.
Fourways
Travellers 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.
Morningside
Some popular features of Morningside include its shopping and gardens. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Johannesburg Stock Exchange or Nelson Mandela Square are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby 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.
