Soweto Travel Guide

Johannesburg

Two large cooling towers with colorful murals, surrounded by trees and power lines.
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A building with the address 8115 Vilakazi St, Orlando West, SOWETO.
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Things to do


Top hotels in Soweto

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is ฿4,619 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿4,619
฿5,312 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Sandton Sun & Towers

Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is ฿5,062 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
฿5,062
฿5,822 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
Sandton Sun & Towers
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg Boksburg Gauteng
The price is ฿2,213 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿2,213
฿2,570 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (981 reviews)
"From the time we took the shuttle to the airport and the check in was excellent. Breakfast was great and the staff are very attentive. Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd Sandton Gauteng
The price is ฿3,432 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
฿3,432
฿3,947 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
@Sandton Hotel
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton

3.5 out of 5
135 West Street Sandton Gauteng
The price is ฿1,875 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿1,875
฿2,156 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nelson Mandela Square and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (870 reviews)
"a great stay except for an incident wherein a sex worker accosted my whilst in the elevator, going back up to my hotel room. i did alert reception accordingly to bring this to their attention."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
Garden Court Sandton City

Garden Court Sandton City

3 out of 5
Cnr West and Maude Street Sandton Gauteng
The price is ฿2,020 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
฿2,020
฿2,323 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Comfortable rooms but a bit jaded. Good breakfast with a wide choice of food. Great location."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Garden Court Sandton City
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Where to stay in Soweto

Find the best Soweto areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Soweto
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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 Emmarentia Dam or Cresta Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.



Soweto Travel Guide