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

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
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

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 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

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

Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

AU$59
Per adult
Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch
Soweto and Johannesburg Guided Day Tour

Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

AU$144
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$65
Per adult
A Day Of Soweto Food & Beer Tour
Johannesburg and Soweto tour

Johannesburg and Soweto tour

AU$169
Per adult
Johannesburg and Soweto tour
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
Explore Soweto by Bike, Walking or E-scooter

Soweto & Johannesburg - walking, Bike , E-scooter, Tuk Tuk Tour

AU$91
Per adult
Soweto & Johannesburg - walking, Bike , E-scooter, Tuk Tuk Tour
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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$187 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
AU$187
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,352 reviews)
"The hotel is very tired and worn - needs refurbishing"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

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$172 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
AU$172
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
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! (1,436 reviews)
"Staff is very helpful and friendly and you can’t beat the location! Being able to walk inside straight from the airport is super convenient."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Sandton Sun and Towers
Sandton Sun and Towers
5 out of 5
Cnr Fifth & Alice Streets, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is AU$309 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
AU$309
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
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! (505 reviews)
"Great property right in the mall so super easy and safe to walk around. Went to Nelson Mandela square as well. A special thanks to our server Ivor who was fantastic!!"

Reviewed on 7 Nov. 2024

Sandton Sun and Towers
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 5 Dec to 6 Dec
AU$133
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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! (908 reviews)
"Ii enjoyed my stay"

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2024

Garden Court Sandton City
NH Johannesburg Sandton Hotel
NH Johannesburg Sandton Hotel
5 out of 5
138 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is AU$170 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (604 reviews)
Outstanding staff
"Very happy with choice of hotel for first stay in johannnesburg. Food excellent. Pool was closed for one afternoon during our stay but staff arranged and took us to a neighbouring hotel to use their’s. Reinforced how good the pool area was in our hotel. Punctual shuttle to Sandton city. Hotel also ..."

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

NH Johannesburg Sandton Hotel
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
The price is AU$135 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
AU$135
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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! (771 reviews)
"A bit dated property, but it is quiet and staff are very friendly"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Soweto

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 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 Southgate Mall or Gold Reef City Casino.

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
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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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