Soweto Travel Guide

Johannesburg

Two large cooling towers with colorful murals, surrounded by trees and power lines.
A person overlooking a densely populated area with makeshift housing and a distant view of a cityscape.
A cityscape with a large billboard, a street with vehicles, and a person sitting on a rock.
A building with the address 8115 Vilakazi St, Orlando West, SOWETO.
A large cylindrical structure with colorful murals depicting various scenes and figures.

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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 ฿4,372 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿4,372
฿5,028 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,652 reviews)
"The property could use an update. Everything except the bed was in need of replacing. The bed, sheets and pillows were amazing. Very comfy. The food and staff in the buffet were great. I'd stay there again."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

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 ฿7,126 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
฿7,126
฿8,194 total
3 Oct - 4 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (646 reviews)
"Habitación cómoda y limpia"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

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 ฿2,149 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿2,149
฿2,496 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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. ...
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton

3.5 out of 5
135 West Street Sandton Gauteng
The price is ฿2,156 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿2,156
฿2,479 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

4 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd Sandton Gauteng
The price is ฿4,480 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿4,480
฿5,152 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (389 reviews)
"Convenient and good value."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

@Sandton Hotel
Garden Court Sandton City

Garden Court Sandton City

3 out of 5
Cnr West and Maude Street Sandton Gauteng
The price is ฿2,900 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
฿2,900
฿3,335 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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)
"This was one of the cleanest properties we have ever stayed in. I was very surprised at I will maintain this hotel was and how accessible the Mandela mall was right next door. We loved our state"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 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 4th Avenue Parkhurst or Cresta Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.



Soweto Travel Guide