Orlando West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Mandela House
Visit the former home of Nelson Mandela to find artifacts and memorabilia relating to the life of South Africa’s most famous public figure.
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial during your trip to Johannesburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Montecasino
With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center.
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.
Nelson Mandela Square
Indulge in some retail therapy, dine in an open-air piazza and browse the stalls of an antique fair at this commercial and entertainment center.
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.
Activities
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
Johannesburg: Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour
Our pick of the best Orlando West Hotel Deals
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
Hotel staff are always professional and friendly. Rooms are very well maintained. Great dining options in and around the hotel.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
@Sandton Hotel
Stayed for two nights. The room was spacious and clean. Bed was comfortable. Shuttle was not available to pick us up at the Gautrain station unfortunately so we had to cross the street and catch an Uber to the hotel. We used the shuttle to go to Nelson Mandela square the next day. Check-in was quick ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
Staff are terrific, nothing too much for them. The room was excellent, top quality fixtures and fittings and a very comfy bed
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
NH Johannesburg Sandton Hotel
Stay was great. Beds were super comfy and rooms are well appointed.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
Rooms are tiny, bfast was lots of meat, but the location is unbeatable and the price is affordable.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Orlando West
Orlando East
While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, Mandela House and Orlando Towers are some notable places to visit nearby.
Soweto
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Soweto. You might want to make time for a stop at Maponya Mall or Mandela House.
Johannesburg South
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Southgate Mall or Gold Reef City Casino.
Johannesburg CBD
While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Johannesburg City Hall and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.
Roodepoort
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Roodepoort. You might want to make time for a stop at Clearwater Mall or Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden.
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.
Orlando West Travel Guide
- Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
- Montecasino
- Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
- Gold Reef City Casino
- Nelson Mandela Square
- Sandton City Mall
- Rosebank Mall
- Gold Reef City Theme Park
- Sandton Convention Centre
- Apartheid Museum
- Johannesburg Zoo
- First National Bank Stadium
- Krugersdorp Game Reserve
- Ellis Park Stadium
- Johannesburg City Hall
- Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
- Wanderers Stadium
- Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
- Sterkfontein Caves
- Greenstone Shopping Centre
- Carlton Centre
- Fourways Mall
- Silverstar Casino
