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
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
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

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

Activities

Johannesburg and Soweto tour

Johannesburg and Soweto tour

AU$169
per adult
Johannesburg and Soweto tour
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

AU$80
per adult
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk
Come dance for dancing's sake

Come dance for dancing's sake

AU$31
per adult
Come dance for dancing's sake
Soweto Quad Bike and Tuk Tuk Tours

Soweto Quad Bike and Tuk Tuk Tours

AU$67
per adult
Soweto Quad Bike and Tuk Tuk Tours
Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

AU$235
per adult
Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township
Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

AU$61
per adult
Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch
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Our pick of the best Soweto Hotel Deals

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$205 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
AU$205
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
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! (1,593 reviews)
"Awesome location! You can walk there without leaving the terminal."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
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 AU$87 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$87
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
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! (555 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
4 out of 5
Corner Rivonia Rd. And West St., Benmore, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is AU$145 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$145
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff was lovely and extremely helpful and the room was okay the only downside was the room was a little dirty, the shower had old soap stains, the bar soap provided was used and the fridge also smelled of old food. The bedding and other areas of the room was clean and the area felt safe with ..."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
@Sandton Hotel
@Sandton Hotel
3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is AU$133 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$133
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (168 reviews)
"This hotel is amazing!!!"

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

@Sandton Hotel
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 AU$115 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
AU$115
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (404 reviews)
"Feels safe. Good value for the money. Good breakfast also. Hotel provided VAT refund request not accepted by SARS"

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg - Rosebank by IHG
Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
5 out of 5
2 Maude Street, Corner of 5th Street, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is AU$390 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
AU$390
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton ...
9/10 Wonderful! (661 reviews)
"Service was great. Free breakfast was very nice , staff was very helpful ."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
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Other neighbourhoods around Soweto

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Orlando East

While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, South Western Townships and Mandela House 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 Eagle Canyon Golf Club or Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden.

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
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Melville

Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Melville. You might consider stopping by 7th Street while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Melville
Johannesburg Botanical Garden showing a garden

Randburg

Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Johannesburg Botanical Garden or Cresta Shopping Centre 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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