Irene Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit 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.
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.
Top hotels in Irene
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Clean room, lovely soft towels. Beauty reception area and great restaurant, especially with the patio overlooking the pool.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Although the hotel appears dark and dated it is very functional for overnight stay close to the airport. Rooms are large , clean and very comfortable. Water pressure in the shower is amazing. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
The property is very clean and the staff are highly professional! The room was very large and well worth it for the price charged! The bathroom was a huge spa bathroom with a huge bathtub. Breakfast buffet was excellent. Great place to stay if you have limited mobility like I do because the elevators ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Great buffet breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Garden Court Sandton City
Breakfast was not huge, but it was great and more than adequate. No complaints
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Wonderful staff. Very nice view for my hotel room
Reviewed on 15 Mar 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.
Brooklyn
Travellers enjoy Brooklyn for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Waterkloof Shopping Centre while you're in the area.
Lynnwood
The restaurants and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Lynnwood. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Atterbury Theatre and Menlyn Park Shopping Centre are a few top sights nearby.
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 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.