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

Activities


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$220 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$220
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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! (1,795 reviews)
"5 out of 5"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 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$112 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$112
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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! (701 reviews)
A quick stop in Jozie
"Check in was a pleasure The room was very clean and comfortable with all basic amenities available in the room Shower worked well I even got a late check out for 1pm Overall staff and service is great I definitely recommend and will certainly use this facility again"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
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! (264 reviews)
"The Sandton was very clean and nicely fragranced throughout the hotel and the staff was friendly. Great shopping areas were in close proximity."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

@Sandton Hotel
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$321 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$321
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (708 reviews)
"Very welcoming and the staff treated us well on my birthday stay at the hotel. The toilet even had a hand spray, wow! Comfortable and spacious."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
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 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$158
17 Oct - 18 Oct
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! (1,007 reviews)
"I stayed at the Radisson Blu Hotel for one week and had an excellent experience. The staff were warm, professional, and always ready to assist. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained throughout my stay. I particularly enjoyed the variety and quality of the breakfast buffet as well as ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank

Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank

4 out of 5
24 Cradock Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is AU$403 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$403
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (145 reviews)
"A great place to stay in Rosebank. Very conveniently located. The staff are amazing and very helpful! The facility is top notch in terms of comfort and service."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Soweto

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
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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 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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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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