Greenside, Johannesburg
Greenside, which lies just off the busy Barry Hertzog Avenue on the other side from Emmarentia Dam, is a trendy, albeit residential suburb of the city. It is rife with restaurants and described as having a café culture of note. That said, you also need to know where to find it, as the pulse of Greenside lies scattered over both Greenway and Gleneagles Roads.
Restauranteurs open up in Greenside to test their mettle. If you make a name for yourself here, then you're almost assured of moving on up to one of the other parts of Johannesburg, like Parktown, where you can make more money. As a result, there is an ever-changing series of restaurants here and just about the only solid, unchanging aspect of the retail neighbourhood is Woolworths, which stocks a fair amount of organic food.
Whilst the rest of Greenside lies sedately, its upmarket homes in tree-lined avenues, some of its roads in need of the odd workover, this part of Greenside hums. Although accommodation in Johannesburg's suburbs extols the virtues of the Botanical Gardens, leafy Jacaranda-lined roads and easy access to other neighbourhoods like Rosebank, Hyde Park, and Parktown, any number and any variety of restaurants jostle for attention – from Italian, Greek, Portuguese through to Sushi. Add to that the odd mosaic shop, printers and bicycle shop, and you will get the general picture.
Granted, Friday nights and weekends can get a little busy here, and parking becomes something of a nightmare, but there is a general vibe that makes it worth it. And a stay here makes getting to other vibey areas, like Melville and the centre of Johannesburg, relatively easy too. It is a good base to have, if Houghton or Killarney are on your agenda and it forms a 'gateway' to the northern suburbs.
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Hotels & other accommodation options
The Peech Hotel
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Masingita Towers 1101
Enjoy comfortable living at our well-appointed property, where modern design meets essential amenities. This inviting apartment features carefull...
RNB Boutique Guesthouse
RNB Boutique Guesthouse is a one-of-a-kind boutique guest house that boasts a modern design and stylish finishes throughout. With clean lines and...
The Fairway Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Situated on the Randpark Golf Course, 11km from famous Sandton City Shopping Centre and 2km from Cresta Shopping Centre in Johannesburg, this lux...
Eaglesnest on 110 3rd Street
Eaglesnest on 110 3rd Street offers accommodation in Linden in two rooms, one with DStv and one without DStv. Both rooms have a TV with a DVD pla...
Madison House
Madison House offers accommodation in three units in Alberton. The establishment is set in a safe and quiet suburb close to Gold Reef City, the C...
Glendower View Guest House
Glendower View Guest House provides executive accommodation with a personal touch. We cater for long-term stays as well as those just visiting So...
Owls Loft Guest House
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Illovo Mews 310
Illovo Mews 310 is a studio apartment offering self catering accommodation in Illovo. The apartment is perfect for a couple or a corporate travel...
Things to do in the area
Real Jozi Food Market
The finest food market in https://www.sa-venues.com/accommodation/johannesburg.php, you will find a wide variety of high quality produce and food...
Spiceburg Restaurant
Spiceburg Restaurant is situated on Gleneagles Road road in the trendy, bustling suburb of Greenside. With the verandah covered, guests can enjoy...
The Greenside Café
Nestled in the heart of Greenside, the Greenside Café is a vegetarian and vegan haven. The food is prepared with integrity, love and mindfulness ...
Beaconsfield Bowling Club
Lawn bowls is an ever-growing sport, and invites players of all ages to enjoy sunshine, fresh air and a healthy dose of challenge as they test th...
Goodman Gallery
Vist the Goodman Gallery. Thirty two years ago the Goodman Gallery opened to encourage contemporary South African artists to exhibit, despite apa...
Linden Market
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Noteworthy attractions
Crown Mines Golf Club
South Africa is famous for its gold, and Crown Mines Golf Club is built in genuine mining country, just a few kilometres southeast of central Joh...
Observatory Golf Club
Observatory Golf Course is one of the less well known Johannesburg courses, but just as good as many of its more famous neighbors. A sophisticate...
Randpark Golf Club
With two very distinct but different golf courses, Randpark offers golfers of varying ability an unforgettable experience on two of the finest an...
Royal Johannesburg Golf Club
The World Atlas of Golf, which lists the great courses and how they are played, features just two South African clubs on its hallowed pages. One ...
OR Tambo International Airport
Formerly officially known as Johannesburg International Airport, the OR Tambo International Airport is a large airport near the city of Johannesb...
East Rand Flea Market
Just outside Johannesburg in Boksburg, the East Rand Flea Market lies right next to the East Rand Mall, and as a result, is open just about all w...
East Rand Mall
The popular East Rand Mall takes full advantage of the prime position of this area and offers a variety of restaurants, boutiques, chain stores a...
Absa Money Museum
Home to the largest collection of money used in South Africa's past in the world, Absa Money Museum lies in downtown Johannesburg on Troye Street...
Apartheid Museum
The Apartheid Museum is the story of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Beginning in 1948, the white elected National Party governme...
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