Soweto Travel Guide

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

Popular places to visit

Mandela House which includes a city and signage

Mandela House

4/5(14 reviews)

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

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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

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

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

Activities

Soweto and Johannesburg Guided Day Tour

Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

AU$146
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour
A Day Of Soweto Food & Beer Tour

A Day Of Soweto Food & Beer Tour

AU$58
per adult
A Day Of Soweto Food & Beer Tour
Johannesburg and Soweto tour

Johannesburg and Soweto tour

AU$168
per adult
Johannesburg and Soweto tour
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

AU$80
per adult
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk
15 Days Tour in South Africa from Johannesburg to Cape Town

15 Days Johannesburg, Kruger, Drakensberg, Garden Route Cape Town

AU$7,665
per adult
15 Days Johannesburg, Kruger, Drakensberg, Garden Route Cape Town
Half day Soweto Tour from Apartheid Museum

Half day Soweto Tour from Apartheid Museum

AU$102
per adult
Half day Soweto Tour from Apartheid Museum
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Our pick of the best Soweto Hotel Deals

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
4 out of 5
Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$192 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$192
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,481 reviews)
"Excellent stay"

Reviewed on 21 Jan. 2025

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
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 AU$174 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
AU$174
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,495 reviews)
JOBERG LATE NIGHT ARRIVAL
"Super convenient to airport for layovrrs or late night arrivals. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and bed comfortable. Shower and toilet nice and roomy excellent choice for affordability and convenience."

Reviewed on 23 Jan. 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg, Boksburg, Gauteng
The price is AU$89 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$89
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (507 reviews)
"Hotel is close to the airport. Very convenient. Clean, friendly staff and includes free parking"

Reviewed on 22 Jan. 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport, an IHG Hotel
Sandton Sun and Towers
Sandton Sun and Towers
5 out of 5
Cnr Fifth & Alice Streets, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is AU$318 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$318
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ...
9/10 Wonderful! (521 reviews)
"Love staying here"

Reviewed on 19 Jan. 2025

Sandton Sun and Towers
Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport
Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport
3 out of 5
2 Hulley Road, Isando, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$144 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
AU$144
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (813 reviews)
"Great place food good , very clean love the garden are💕"

Reviewed on 23 Jan. 2025

Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport
Garden Court Sandton City
Garden Court Sandton City
3 out of 5
Cnr West and Maude Street, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is AU$133 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$133
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (934 reviews)
"Near the Mall with almos all services required under one roof. Near the train too."

Reviewed on 23 Jan. 2025

Garden Court Sandton City
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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 Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden or Clearwater Mall.

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 Gold Reef City Casino or Apartheid Museum.

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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Maboneng Precinct

Maboneng Precinct is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Museum of African Design and POPArt Theatre.

Maboneng Precinct

Soweto Travel Guide

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