Soweto Travel Guide
Johannesburg





Stay near popular Soweto attractions
Things to do

Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Safari with Lunch

Full Day Shopping Tour: Arts, Crafts, and African Garments

Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour

From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour

Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

Amapiano & Afrobeats Nightlife Experience in Johannesburg
Top hotels in Soweto

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
"Secure and clean hotel close to the airport and East Rand Mall."
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Hampton By Hilton Sandton Grayston
"My husband and I love staying here. Very clean, staff is friendly and helpful. Property is clean and well taken care. Conveniently located. Breakfast is okay. The hotel is a solid 4/5"
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Garden Court Sandton City
"In Sandton, extremely tiny rooms. We were four of us. It looked like two double beds were squeezed into a single bed room. Parking is charged. There were no shower caps."
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
"Great location and service and amazing size"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
"We loved our stay at the Houghton, it is safe, quiet and the staff are all friendly and helpful. Will stay here again."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 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 The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall while you're in town.

O.R. Tambo
If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, Emperors Palace Casino and International Terminal Duty Free Mall 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 Boulders Shopping Centre or Mall of Africa.

Randburg
Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Emmarentia Dam or Johannesburg Botanical Garden while you're exploring the area.














