Soweto Travel Guide

Johannesburg

Mandela House which includes street scenes
Mandela House showing a city, signage and street scenes
Mandela House which includes signage
Johannesburg which includes outdoor art and art
Mandela House which includes signage

Popular places to visit

Mandela House which includes signage and a city

Mandela House

Visit the former home of Nelson Mandela to find artifacts and memorabilia relating to the life of South Africa’s most famous public figure.

Mandela House
Orlando Towers

Orlando Towers

Dabble in an array of exciting extreme sports at this landmark location, which once served as the cooling towers of a power station.

Orlando Towers
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial

Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial during your trip to Johannesburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial

Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital

If Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Moroka.

Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital

Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital

If Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Johannesburg.

Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital

Maponya Mall

During your trip to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Maponya Mall. Discover the area's coral reefs and seek out the safari tours.

Maponya Mall

Things to do

Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

฿2,540
per adult
Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township
Johannesburg and Soweto tour

Johannesburg and Soweto tour

฿3,887
per adult
Johannesburg and Soweto tour
Soweto Quad Bike and Tuk Tuk Tours

Soweto Quad Bike and Tuk Tuk Tours

฿1,392
per adult
Soweto Quad Bike and Tuk Tuk Tours
Most authentic, bespoke, small group, SOWETO tour on offer

SOWETO: Ethical, bespoke, authentic, community driven small group

฿3,978
per adult
SOWETO: Ethical, bespoke, authentic, community driven small group
The Munro Drive Photo Stop

Jo'burg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Apartheid Museum & Soweto

฿588
per adult
Jo'burg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Apartheid Museum & Soweto
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

฿1,682
per adult
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk
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Top hotels in Soweto

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is ฿4,181 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,181
฿4,808 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,703 reviews)
"City Lodge was a clean and safe transit hotel inside the airport. The staff was friendly and helpful and the cost was reasonable."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
Stay at this 3-star 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (236 reviews)
"The hotel was beautiful, clean and friendly staff. Plenty amenities from restaurants to spas"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

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@Sandton Hotel
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 ฿1,937 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿1,937
฿2,250 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (643 reviews)
"Great for an overnight stop after a long flight. Staff were extremely friendly, food was great. Would stay again"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Johannesburg - Rosebank by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg - Rosebank by IHG

4 out of 5
The Zone Oxford Rd Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is ฿2,052 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,052
฿2,683 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (453 reviews)
"Nice location next to a mall."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg - Rosebank by IHG
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace

Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace

3 out of 5
Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is ฿3,916 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,916
฿4,504 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions Emperors Palace Casino and International ...
7.8/10 Good! (525 reviews)
"nothing"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

4 out of 5
20 Maude Street, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is ฿2,321 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿2,321
฿2,696 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (867 reviews)
"I liked the fact that the hotel is almost at the centre for all my actitivies of the trip."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
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Other neighbourhoods around Soweto

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Orlando East

While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, Mandela House and Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.

Orlando East
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens featuring a park as well as a small group of people

Roodepoort

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Roodepoort. You might want to make time for a stop at Clearwater Mall or Ruimsig Country Club.

Roodepoort
Gold Reef City featuring a pond, a garden and rides

Johannesburg South

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve or Southgate Mall.

Johannesburg South
Johannesburg Botanical Garden showing a garden

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.

Randburg
Maropeng featuring interior views as well as an individual male

Johannesburg CBD

While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Johannesburg City Hall and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.

Johannesburg CBD
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Downtown Johannesburg

4/5(2 area reviews)

Well liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ellis Park Stadium and Johannesburg City Hall, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.

Downtown Johannesburg

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