Forest Town Guest Cottages situated in Forest Town in Johannesburg. These attractively and comfortably furnished villas are self-contained, separate and private, 1- and 2-bedroom villas to suit families, the business traveller and tourists. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
House on Morninghill offers self catering flatlet accommodation in Bedfordview on the Johannesburg East Rand. Our elegant, well-designed en-suite rooms (4-sleeper, 2x 2-sleepers), are individually decorated with style and comfort in mind. We are situated …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Acacia House Executive Suite offers bed and breakfast and dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation in Kelvin, a tranquil suburb of Sandton, Johannesburg. An exclusive private suite, comprising accommodation for a single business professional or a couple. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Panhandle Place Cottages are lovely self-catering units in a beautiful garden setting with views of the Johannesburg city skyline. We are centrally placed in an old Johannesburg suburb with tree-lined streets, safe for walking and jogging. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
House on York offers both bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation in the leafy suburb of South Kensington in Johannesburg. Within walking distance of beautiful antique shops and quaint little coffee shops in famous Queen Street. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
7th Street Guest House offers bed and breakfast accommodation in Melville, Johannesburg. With 13 luxury en suite rooms equipped with DSTV, Wifi internet access, heaters, hairdryers, fans, digital safes, coffee/tea facilities and bar fridges stocked... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Mellville Gap Guest House is situated a stone's throw from the Bohemian suburb of Melville's famous 7th Street with its vibe atmosphere, pavement cafes, cozy restaurants, antique/vintage stores and cocktail clubs, we are in the perfect location... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
The Syrene is a friendly, professionally run four star boutique hotel featuring the luxury of business class travel. As the name suggests our guests will experience a quiet, private and tranquil setting offering best in class accommodation... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Rivonia Premier Lodge offers bed and breakfast and self catering and is strategically located in Sandton, north of Johannesburg, with easy access to major highways. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac with a large rambling garden. Guests can relax on the pool …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Grosvenor Inn provides spacious bed and breakfast accommodation in Bryanston, Sandton, Johannesburg. "The most outstanding quality of the Grosvenor Inn is the welcoming and friendly atmosphere created by the management and staff who go to great lengths... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Birnam is a leafy residential suburb just south of Melrose Arch, where tree-lined streets and spacious properties sit close to some of Johannesburg's most fashionable shopping, dining and business districts. Its central position makes it a convenient base for exploring the northern suburbs while retaining a quieter, established neighbourhood character.
The name Birnam has Scottish origins and is associated with Birnam in Perthshire, famously mentioned in Shakespeare's Macbeth as Birnam Wood. The choice reflects the Scottish and broader British influence found in many Johannesburg place names, particularly during the city's early development.
Birnam's main attraction is its location. Melrose Arch is within easy reach, offering restaurants, cafés, boutiques, entertainment and a lively pedestrian atmosphere. Nearby Wanderers provides another connection with Johannesburg's sporting heritage, with the famous Wanderers Stadium hosting major cricket matches and other events.
The suburb is also close to several of Johannesburg's green spaces. James and Ethel Gray Park provides lawns, walking areas and birdlife along the Sandspruit, while the larger Johannesburg Botanical Garden at Emmarentia offers extensive gardens, lakes and recreational trails. For those interested in art and culture, the nearby suburbs of Rosebank and Parkwood contain galleries, design studios and the Keyes Art Mile.
Birnam lies in the Johannesburg region of Gauteng, within an area where established suburbs, major commercial centres and leafy green spaces exist side by side. Its position between Sandton and the inner northern suburbs also makes it convenient for reaching Rosebank, Illovo and the city centre.
For travellers, Birnam is best appreciated as a peaceful base rather than a destination packed with individual attractions. Its mature trees, convenient location and proximity to Melrose Arch, sporting venues, restaurants and cultural attractions make it a comfortable starting point for discovering Johannesburg's northern side.