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.
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.
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.
President Lodge offers bed and breakfast accommodation in Edenvale on the Johannesburg East Rand, Gauteng. President Lodge is a jewel of a guest house, within 10 minutes' drive from OR Tambo International Airport and close to major... …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.
Cyrildene is a lively eastern Johannesburg suburb known for its distinctive Chinese character, tree-lined streets and excellent Asian restaurants. Situated between Bruma and Linksfield, it offers a fascinating change of pace from the city's more conventional suburban landscape.
The suburb was named after Cyril Edwards, who owned land in the area during Johannesburg's early suburban development. The suffix ‘dene’ is an English term meaning a small wooded valley, an appropriate description for parts of the gently undulating landscape. The neighbourhood was established during the 20th century as Johannesburg expanded eastwards.
Cyrildene's Chinese heritage is its most obvious attraction. The area became home to a significant Chinese community, particularly from the late 20th century onwards, and today several streets are lined with Chinese restaurants, food shops and businesses. It is one of Johannesburg's best places to enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine, from dim sum and noodles to Sichuan and Cantonese dishes.
Nearby Derrick Avenue forms the heart of the neighbourhood's Asian food scene, with restaurants and shops creating a lively atmosphere that is especially noticeable around meal times. Visitors interested in food culture can spend an afternoon sampling different dishes or browsing specialist grocery stores for ingredients rarely found elsewhere in the city.
Cyrildene is also close to Bruma Lake and the eastern suburbs' parks and green spaces. The area provides easy access to Bedfordview, Kensington and the Johannesburg CBD, making it convenient for exploring both the eastern and central parts of the city.
Cyrildene lies in the Johannesburg region of Gauteng, in an area where established suburbs, major roads and cultural communities meet. Its Chinese influence gives it a distinctive identity within the city's remarkably diverse urban landscape.
For travellers, Cyrildene is a particularly rewarding stop for food lovers. Its restaurants and Asian grocery stores provide an opportunity to experience a different cultural side of Johannesburg, while the surrounding eastern suburbs offer plenty of history, greenery and urban attractions.