Saffron Guest House  

On Melville’s vibey 7th Street in Johannesburg — steps from cafes, galleries and nightlife. A family-friendly guesthouse minutes from the University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg Zoo and the South African Museum of Military History, with Gold Reef City and Museum Africa a short drive away.

A small 12-room property with individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, microwaves, safes and desks, and bathrooms come with tubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Chill out on the terrace and in the garden; an elevator provides easy access to rooms.

Go big with an on-site aquapark and a bowling club, or grab a spot for a picnic in the garden. Complimentary Wi‑Fi, free self-parking, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff keep things smooth. Laundry, dry cleaning, an ATM, car rental and concierge services are all on-site, plus a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

A business center and meeting space for board meetings or interviews. Complimentary wireless internet and a 24-hour front desk make work easy.

Taste local cuisine in the on-site restaurant and enjoy a complimentary English breakfast served daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.