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

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

Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

AU$120
per adult
Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township
Johannesburg and Soweto tour

Johannesburg and Soweto tour

AU$187
per adult
Johannesburg and Soweto tour
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

AU$81
per adult
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk
Half-Day Private Tuk Tuk Tour in Soweto

Private local authentic soweto Moto taxi experience

AU$84
per adult
Private local authentic soweto Moto taxi experience
Nelson Mandela bridge at night in Johannesburg

Half-Day Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour

AU$220
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour
Half day Soweto Tour from Apartheid Museum

Half day Soweto Tour

AU$103
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$231 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
AU$231
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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! (1,712 reviews)
"Very convenient and safe . Staff are not welcoming"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 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$163 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
AU$163
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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! (247 reviews)
"The room we were given was on the 9th floor. We ask for another room higher up & they upgraded us with no extra cost. The room was beautiful with a wraparound balcony on the 19th floor. Need less to say we were very satisfied with our accommodation plus the staff were very friendly & accommodating. ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 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$112 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
AU$112
19 Sept - 20 Sept
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! (655 reviews)
Value and comfort near airport
"Comfortable stay when you're staying overnight for your connection via JNB airport, free shuttle and breakfast makes it a comfortable place to sleep and recharge"

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
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$132 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$132
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (454 reviews)
"This is the BEST holiday inn , ever. Location, customer service, cleanliness, 10/10! I was very impressed with my stay here. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to stay in a area great when visiting Johannesburg"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg - Rosebank by IHG
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$208 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
AU$208
19 Sept - 20 Sept
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! (533 reviews)
"Very convenient for a stop over at airport, free shuttle worked well, and no issues!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
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$158 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$158
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and the the staffers were nice."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
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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 showing 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 Ruimsig Country Club.

Roodepoort
Gold Reef City featuring a park, a pond 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 Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve or Southgate Mall.

Johannesburg South
Johannesburg Botanical Garden which includes a park

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 showing 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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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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