Soweto Travel Guide

Johannesburg

Mandela House which includes street scenes
Mandela House showing a city, signage and street scenes
Mandela House which includes signage
Johannesburg which includes outdoor art and art
Mandela House which includes signage

Popular places to visit

Mandela House which includes signage and a city

Mandela House

4/5(18 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(3 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
Montecasino

Montecasino

4.5/5(16 reviews)

With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center.

Montecasino
Gold Reef City showing a statue or sculpture, art and a city

Gold Reef City Casino

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.

Gold Reef City Casino
Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square

4.5/5(34 reviews)

Indulge in some retail therapy, dine in an open-air piazza and browse the stalls of an antique fair at this commercial and entertainment center.

Nelson Mandela Square

Top hotels in Soweto

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 ₹11,330 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
₹11,330
₹13,029 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,682 reviews)
"Much nicer than I expected for the money. The lobby was very loud, maybe because the ceilings are so high. Also could here the music in our rooms even though we were on the 4th floor. With that heing said, the hotel was very, very nice"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
Stay at this 3-star 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! (232 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

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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 ₹6,280 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹6,280
₹7,295 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (634 reviews)
"The lady at check-in acted put out to check us in and answer our few questions. The room was nice and clean and comfortable, and the staff person behind the counter this morning greeted us with a smile and was so friendly. Unlike the person last night. It was a nice hotel."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch

Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch

4 out of 5
42 The High Street, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is ₹18,315 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
₹18,315
₹21,273 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Melrose Arch Shopping ...
9/10 Wonderful! (136 reviews)
"My new favorite hotel in Joburg"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton

3.5 out of 5
135 West Street, Sandton, Gauteng
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹5,699 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹5,699
₹6,554 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nelson Mandela Square ...
8/10 Very Good! (674 reviews)
"Quite, safe and clean ."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg 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 ₹10,023 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹10,023
₹11,526 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions Emperors Palace Casino and International ...
7.8/10 Good! (521 reviews)
You get what you pay for.
"Hotel had no record of the Hotels.com reservation. Room was not the type I had reserved. Room was noisy and overlooked the runways."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 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 Ruimsig Country Club 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 Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve or Southgate Mall.

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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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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