Explore Parktown North & Johannesburg

One of the best things about staying at Leighwood Lodge is the location.

Parktown North combines quiet, leafy residential streets with excellent restaurants and easy access to Rosebank, Hyde Park, Sandton and many of Johannesburg’s best-known attractions.

Local fine dining

Some of Johannesburg’s top dining experiences like Turn n Tender, The Local Grill, Yo Sushi and La Boqueria are just a street away.

Eat & drink in Parktown North

Some of Johannesburg’s best neighbourhood dining is close to the lodge.

Local favourites include La Boqueria, Turn ’n Tender, La Cucina di Ciro and Soul Souvlaki, with everything from relaxed lunches and steak dinners to Italian and Hispanic-inspired sharing plates.

Our team is always happy to recommend somewhere based on what you feel like eating.

Rosebank: shopping, art & markets

Nearby Rosebank brings together shopping, restaurants, galleries and markets.

Explore Rosebank Mall and The Zone, visit the galleries and restaurants around Keyes Art Mile, or browse Rosebank Sunday Market on Sundays.

Rosebank Gautrain Station also makes the area particularly convenient for guests travelling to and from O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Johannesburg Zoo & Zoo Lake

Johannesburg Zoo and neighbouring Zoo Lake are both close to the lodge and offer an easy way to spend a few hours outdoors.

Visit the zoo, walk around the lake or simply enjoy some time in one of Johannesburg’s best-known green spaces.

Hyde Park & Sandton

For more shopping and dining, Hyde Park Corner is within easy reach, while Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square are a short drive away.

Explore more of Johannesburg

Rosebank is also a convenient starting point for exploring the wider city.

Johannesburg’s hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus departs from Rosebank and connects visitors with a number of the city’s major attractions.

Tell us what you would like to see and we will happily help with local recommendations during your stay.