Linden, Johannesburg
Nestled in the foothills of Northcliff Hill, Linden is one of the prettiest and oldest suburbs of Johannesburg, lying to the north west of the city centre between Emmarentia and Darrenwood. The leafy suburb lies predominantly on a slope, its pretty houses, many of which have been recently restored, positioned on a grid of numbered avenues and streets.
Linden is named after the Linden farm, which stood in this part of Johannesburg over a hundred years ago. The original farmhouse still exists somewhere in the heart of the suburb, restored to its former glory, the typical old-fashioned verandah, echoed in a number of homes in Linden, one of its major features.
Partway down the slope of Linden, heading off towards Emmarentia, is Linden's heated swimming pool, and the Emmarentia dam and Botanical gardens are well worth a visit at any time of the year, the grounds a wonderful green space to escape city pressures. In fact, Linden lies almost encircled by green parkland of some description - most of them bird sanctuaries and parklands - that makes staying here such a peaceful experience.
Trendy Greenside is just around the corner from Linden, and Greenway and Gleneagles Road, the hip suburb's high streets, are lined with restaurants, antique and art décor shops that have transformed this part of Johannesburg into one of the best kept secrets in the city.
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Beautiful upmarket place. Cozy. Friendly staff. Safe and very private. Central situated. Why stay in Bryanston and pay double if you could stay in Linden and pay much less - its only 10 minutes drive to Sandton! Easy access to highways. A MUST
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Hotels & other accommodation options
On 9th Street Boutique Guesthouse
On 9th Street Boutique Guesthouse in Linden is a beautifully decorated guest house in the heart of Randburg. It offers a tranquil and peaceful ou...
Plantation House
Plantation House is a modern and airy three bedroom home on a secure property in trendy Linden. From here you are within safe walking distance of...
Cherry Tree Cottage Linden
Nestled in one of the oldest and most beautiful suburbs of Johannesburg and conveniently situated with easy access to the major business areas of...
Sunlight Apartment
Sunlight apartment in Linden is a modern unit on a secure property. From here you are within safe walking distance of restaurants, coffee shops, ...
Berry Cottage
Berry Cottage is a self catering holiday cottage on a secure property in the trendy area of Linden. Form here you are within safe walking distanc...
Herb Garden Studio
Herb Garden Studio is a self catering studio unit on a secure property in the trendy area of Linden. This superb location is just minutes from Sa...
Linden Gap Orchard Cottage
Linden Gap Orchard Cottage is a two bedroom cottage located in the trendy area of Linden. This superb location is just minutes from Sandton, Rose...
Jojendi Guest Suites
Jojendi is situated in Linden, a quiet northern suburb of Johannesburg. Its central location is ideal for visitors who need to be close to the ma...
Linden Gap
Linden Gap is a modern and secure property in trendy Linden. This superb location is just minutes from Sandton, Rosebank and the Botanical Garden...
Buona Notte
Buona Notte is an owner-run guest house offering accommodation and warm hospitality in a peaceful environment, yet it is only minutes away from t...
5th Avenue Gooseberry Guest House
Located in the tranquil northern suburb of Linden in Johannesburg, the 4-star 5th Avenue Gooseberry Guest House combines a charming old English-s...
Kulanga Cottages B&B
Kulanga Cottages B&B is situated in the well established, quiet suburb of Linden, yet a stone's throw away from the heart of our vibrant 'Jozi', ...
Linden Guest House
Situated in Linden, Linden Guest House is renovated guesthouse that offers comfortable accommodation for up to 29 guests in 11 rooms. Here you ar...
Eaglesnest on 110 3rd Street
Eaglesnest on 110 3rd Street offers accommodation in Linden in two rooms, one with DStv and one without DStv. Both rooms have a TV with a DVD pla...
Linden Place
Linden Place offers accommodation that is very centrally situated, close to Rosebank, Parktown, Sandton, Randburg and Auckland Park. Linden is na...
Things to do in the area
Florence Bloom Bird Sanctuary
The Florence Bloom Bird Sanctuary is concealed within one of the biggest and most treasured natural gems in Gauteng, Delta Park; right in the hea...
Craft Beer Library
In the foothills of Northcliff, Johannesburg, the Craft Beer Library is dedicated to celebrating the quality and range of craft beers and ciders ...
Linden Market
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Noteworthy attractions
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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