Soweto Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Mandela's House
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mandela's House in Johannesburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Orlando Towers
Enjoy an outing to Orlando Towers during your stay in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this quaint area.
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
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.
Gold Reef City Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Gold Reef City Casino during your travels in Johannesburg? Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Sandton City Mall
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Mall of Africa
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Soweto
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
nice room friendly staff. breakfast great selection .great omelettes.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
The staff was very kind and helpful. Since our group had to leave before the breakfast opened, they made us breakfast to go. The shuttles were on time and accommodating.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Sandton Sun & Towers
The chaos I parking area.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
I travelled to the Radisson Gautrain for a business trip with my daughter. The staff, particularly Precious, Ursula and Blessing were particularly helpful with the check-in and our entire stay. My daughter was also given a special treat for her birthday!! The shuttle was also very helpful for moving ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
O hotel é muito bom. Localizado ao lado do Mandela Square (onde tem a estátua do Mandelão). O café da manhã é bastante variado, os atendentes são solícitos e o quarto bastante limpo e agradável.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Garden Court Sandton City
Excellent location
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Soweto
Orlando East
While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, South Western Townships and Mandela's House are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Melville
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Melville. You might consider stopping by 7th Street while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
