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Melville, Johannesburg
Book your Melville accommodation to make sure that you�re right in the heart of the action, thanks to its being situated just west of Johannesburg, where so many travellers begin their travels in South Africa. The trendy suburb of Melville is situated just west of Johannesburg and is well known for its trendy coffee shops and lively nightlife. Melville is the cultural hub of Johannesburg. Its trendy coffeehouses and upscale shops dot this vibrant neighborhood.
Melville is the perfect location for all sorts of exciting and unique restaurants all offering foods for different tastes. In fact, some of the most popular restaurants and bars in South Africa are situated right in Melville. One of the most popular restaurants/cocktail bars is Buzz 9. It has been awarded as one of the best and boasts an industrial-style interior with a vast cocktail selection. Hip locals sit in sofas or chairs inside or take tables by the pavement and watch street life go by. Their forte is of course the Beach Buzz house special which is a must to taste!
Melville boasts a rather peculiar but pleasant exception. Situated just a short distance from Park City, this suburb�s neighbourly atmosphere is mainly due to its chaotic mix of residential and commercial properties, which sometimes mingle to a point where one may just find oneself mistakenly settling down in a gorgeous private home wondering where the waitress has got to.
The main streets, particularly bohemian Seventh Street (which was the setting and title of a local TV drama), are well worth wandering along! Here you will find yourself exploring the second-hand bookshops, antique dealers and body-piercing salons, or sitting in one of the superb pavement caf�s watching people pass by.
Many of Melville�s nicest homes, some of which date back to the 19th century, have been converted into charming B&Bs and guest houses, which are increasingly popular especially among foreign travelers - see Melville Guest Houses. Melville also boasts an exquisite reserve known as Melville Koppies Nature Reserve situated just north of the suburb. This spectacular nature reserve protects an extensive area of typical highveld vegetation and includes archaeological remains of both Stone and Iron Age settlements, including iron furnaces.
Situated close are 2 universities namely the University of Johannesburg and University of the Witwatersrand). Melville, therefore, is a meeting point and general hangout for many students. There are trendy restaurants, clubs, pubs and theatre. Melville is definitely a lively, trendy and unique suburb. It promises all an entertaining and unforgettable evening out!
Travellers' Reviews
2 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.
Verified reviewexcellent
We had a great time in Melville. Very vibrant city, lovely shops, great restaurants and our guest house hosts were very friendly. Good experience.
Cheryl (Manchester)
Verified reviewexcellent
Very beautiful rooms, very comfortable stay end very friendly staff. The breakfast was great and my overall stay was excellent. I do recommend Saffron guesthouse to everybody!
Calinda (Johannesburg)
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Guest House
7th Street Guest House
7th Street Guest House is located at the foothills of the ancient Melville Koppies on the corner of 7th Street and 7th Avenue, Melville. We striv...
Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering
Melville Turret Guesthouse
The Melville Turret Guest House offers guests a choice of seven en-suite rooms and two self-catering suites. Our 6 en-suite rooms are spacious an...
Guest House
Life on 3rd
Life on 3rd is the only guesthouse in Melville that boasts 14 rooms and can accommodate almost any need, whether it be a group, a couple or an in...
Guest House
Fatmols Lodge
Nestled in the Melville Koppies, Fatmols Lodge makes a statement of modern - classical excellence, combined with personalised attention to detail...
Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
6th & 9th Melville
If you are looking for an elegant gay-friendly Guest House in Johannesburg, then 6th & 9th Melville guest house offers you the perfect solution f...
Self Catering
Johannesburg Suites on 7th
This highly recommended and trendy establishment is situated on trendy 7th street in Melville. We offer seven tastefully decorated en-suite bedro...
Guest House / Self Catering
Arum Place Guest House
Imagine a guest house in trendy Melville, with all the style, luxury and space that you expect with the warmth and homeliness that you will only ...
Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
Josephine's Melville
Josephine's Melville offers accommodation in one of Melville's best kept secrets. Melville has recently been awarded one of the world's coolest s...
Guest House
Melville Gap Guest House
Melville Gap Guest House is situated in the heart of trendy and arty Melville, known for its restaurants, antique and quaint shops. The guesthous...
Bed & Breakfast
Saffron Guesthouse
Saffron Guest House is centrally located in the heart of trendy Melville and offers accommodation in luxurious suites and double rooms, all en-su...
Guest House
Mi Casa Su Casa 5th Avenue
Mi Casa Su Casa on 5th Avenue offers comfortable accommodation for both business and leisure guests. Choose between six standard rooms with eithe...
Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering
Motel Mi Pi CHi
Motel Mi Pi CHi offers guests a choice of accommodation in guest rooms or self catering in six comfortable rooms with modern furniture and humoro...
Guest House
84 on 4th Guest House
84 on Fourth offers ultra-luxury accommodation in rooms at affordable rates. Situated a stone's throw from 7th Street, Melville's main strip of r...
Bed & Breakfast
Agterplaas B&B
Agterplaas offers accommodation at the foot of the Melville Koppies. The Guest House is close to many great attractions, shops, restaurants and o...
Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering
B&B on 8th Avenue
Situated in Melville, B&B on 8th Avenue offers both bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation. There are four rooms at different prices t...
Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
Sunbury Bed & Breakfast
Sunbury Bed & Breakfast is located in the friendly, beautiful neighbourhood of Melville, Auckland Park. The accommodation is in close proximity t...
Guest House
Melvilla Guesthouse
Melvilla Guesthouse offers accommodation in Auckland Park. From here you are close to local shops, restaurants, the city centre, major transport ...
Things to do in the area
Restaurants: Bistros & Pubs
Xai Xai Lounge
Have Fun the Jozi way @ Xai-Xai Lounge!Xai-Xai, named after a Mozambican beach resort is positioned on the trendy and all to familiar 7th Street,...
Caf�s & Eateries
The Ant Caf�
Melville is a lively Johannesburg suburb that is characterised by its buzz and Boho chic style. This is where the University of Johannesburg is s...
Caf�s & Eateries
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...
Farm Stalls & Markets
27 Boxes Night Market
On the doorstep of some of the finest Johannesburg accommodation options (and a little further afield from others) is the vibrant suburb of Melvi...
Noteworthy attractions
Golf Courses
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...
Golf Courses
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...
Golf Courses
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...
Golf Courses
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 ...
Airports
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...
Landmarks
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...
Shopping
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...
Museums
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...
Landmarks
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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