Milpark, Johannesburg
In the heart of former Industria is an emerging district known as Milpark, wedged in between Melville to the west, and Parktown to the east of it.
It lies east of Auckland Park, with Empire Road cutting through its heart, just north of the University of Johannesburg's campus, and The Film, Design and Performance Academy (AFDA). Officially Milpark lies within the jurisdiction of Braamfontein.
It's best known for 44 Stanley Avenue, just south of Empire Road, the 'walled, post-industrial low-rise space with interlinking courtyards' in a series of disused industrial 1930s buildings.
44 Stanley, as Lonely Planet so aptly puts it, is 'the antithesis of consumer tack and a blueprint for future mall development'. Shaded arcades, courtyards filled with trees, beautiful architecture and a collection of eateries and eclectic shops to match makes it one of the most trendy spots in town.
Like the Maboneng precinct and the regeneration of Braamfontein, 44 Stanley is a renegotiation of space. The collection of buildings is home to 25 boutiques, restaurants and creative studios that lie around connecting courtyards. It's where Johannesburg likes to lunch.
Developments like these are a new phenomenon in Johannesburg. They're hugely popular. The fact that they lie in amongst derelict, low-income urban settings only adds to their appeal – Johannesburg is reclaiming the city.
The Rea Vaya Milpark bus stop is only a short walk from 44 Stanley, making it easily accessible. The 18 km bus route includes stops in Soweto, Pennyville, Highgate, Stanley Avenue, Kingsway, Empire Road, Parktown and Braamfontein.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Urban Oasis @ The Apex
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1945 On Kloof Guesthouse
1945 On Kloof IS a charming guesthouse conveniently situated on the corner of Kloof Road and Frederick Street. The prime location offers easy acc...
On Mercury
On Mercury is located in Benoni and offers Johannesburg accommodation in executive suites with garden views. The guest house is close to local at...
Eastwoods Lodge
Eastwoods Lodge is a comfortable and tranquil African-style Lodge situated in New State Areas, in a quiet suburb of Springs in Johannesburg. The ...
La Coscello Guest House
La Coscello is a private home, peacefully situated behind the main house in a private section of a beautiful garden. We take great pride in provi...
The Garden Venue Hotel
The Garden Venue Hotel offers bed and breakfast accommodation in the heart of North Riding. Here you can enjoy a peaceful setting close to plenty...
The Tyrwhitt Three Bed Apartment
The Tyrwhitt offers Rosebank accommodation in a comfortable three bedroom apartment. The accommodation is suitable for professionals or traveller...
Somona Guest House
Somona Guest House is centrally located in Sandton. The Guest House is strategically positioned with easy access to Sandton Convention Centre, of...
Sollunaa Guesthouse
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Things to do in the area
44 Stanley
This is a breath of fresh air when it comes to shopping. No artificial lighting and busy shopping malls at the 44 Stanely Avenue Precinct in Joha...
Pablo Eggs-Go-Bar
In the heart of Melville, Johannesburg, is an all-day breakfast, brunch and juice spot with a difference. Pablo Eggs Go Bar is a vibey, laid-back...
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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