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

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

Germiston Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Germiston Lake during your travels in Johannesburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Germiston Lake

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$81
per adult
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk
Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

AU$234
per adult
Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township
Nelson Mandela bridge at night in Johannesburg

Half-Day Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour

AU$219
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour
Johannesburg & Soweto Full day Tour - With Pickup & Drop Off

Johannesburg & Soweto Full day Tour - With Pickup & Drop Off

AU$91
per adult
Johannesburg & Soweto Full day Tour - With Pickup & Drop Off
Half day Soweto Tour from Apartheid Museum

Half day Soweto Tour

AU$102
per adult
Half day Soweto Tour
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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$208 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$208
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,649 reviews)
"Very convenient for layover between flights. Great food at the restaurant!"

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
@Sandton Hotel
@Sandton Hotel
3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is AU$148 per night from 11 June to 12 June
AU$148
11 June - 12 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (203 reviews)
"Like a second home with great staff and big spacious rooms"

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

@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 AU$91 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$91
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (599 reviews)
"The staff were attentive and interacted extremely well. The room.was adequate for a short stay."

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 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$140 per night from 16 June to 17 June
AU$140
16 June - 17 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Satisfactory"

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2025

Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
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 AU$115 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$115
28 June - 29 June
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (865 reviews)
"Reception service was great, housekeeping needs to be more attentive, fresh towels usually have hair from other guests, floors are cleaned haphazardly."

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
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 AU$241 per night from 11 June to 12 June
AU$241
11 June - 12 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions Emperors Palace Casino and International ...
7.8/10 Good! (511 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 16 May 2025

Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
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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 Southgate Mall or Gold Reef City Casino.

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 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 Museum Africa and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.

Johannesburg CBD

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