Soweto Travel Guide
Johannesburg





Stay near popular Soweto attractions
Things to do

Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour

From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

5 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari

Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Safari with Lunch

Full Day Shopping Tour: Arts, Crafts, and African Garments
Top hotels in Soweto

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
"Great service clean rooms"
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Sandton Sun & Towers

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
"Well located hotel with direct access to Nelson Mandela Square in the safe Sandton Mall precinct. Good buffet breakfast offered."
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Garden Court Sandton City
"The overall facility was very good. The travel agency allocated to pick me up from the Airport - Kwathlano - delayed pickup allegedly due to being too busy. The water shortage may be the reason why its strongly advised to use bottled water for mouth washing. I guess the hotel is too busy for Receotionists ..."
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Metcourt Emperors Palace
"convenient location to the airport and emperors palace casino."
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026
Where to stay in Soweto

Sandton
Travellers to Sandton praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.

Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while you're in town.

O.R. Tambo
If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.

Randburg
Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by 4th Avenue Parkhurst or Cresta Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.















