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 Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is AU$228 per night from 10 Jan to 11 Jan
AU$228
10 Jan - 11 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,832 reviews)
First floor room, no need for the elevator. Clean, well maintained room. Fast check in

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park GP
The price is AU$189 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$189
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,659 reviews)
Nice staff

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd Sandton Gauteng
The price is AU$141 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
AU$141
16 Jan - 17 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (315 reviews)
Everything at Sandton is pretty much on point. I love the hospitality and sweet service from staff all round

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

@Sandton Hotel
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel

Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel

4 out of 5
Corner Rivonia Rd. And West St. Sandton Gauteng
The price is AU$165 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
AU$165
9 Jan - 10 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
I stayed in one of the Superior Rooms. Presented well, clean, maintained well. Housekeeping staff and Reception staff as well as Room Service were quick to act on requests. Had also booked a separate room for family visiting South Africa on a different floor. Happy with service and will definitely ...

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Radisson Blu Gautrain 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$324 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
AU$324
16 Jan - 17 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Nelson ...
9/10 Wonderful! (762 reviews)
Breakfast was excellent

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
Southern Sun Sandton Sun & Towers

Southern Sun Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg GP
The price is AU$352 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
AU$352
8 Jan - 9 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (570 reviews)
Wonderful stay at a very good and well kept hotel. Central and around some amazing restaurants and shops.

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Southern Sun Sandton Sun & Towers
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

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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 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 Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden.

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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