Soweto Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Mandela House
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mandela 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.
Montecasino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Montecasino during your visit to Johannesburg? Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's 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.
Nelson Mandela Square
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Nelson Mandela Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Soweto
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Went for breakfast at 4am. Staff at hot section ignored you and carried on with setup and one went to the back. No coffee offered. Maybe let one setup or prepare and at least one help guests
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Front desk very warm and pleasant
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
@Sandton Hotel
love it
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
The room on some days was never fully cleaned
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
Hotel staff are always professional and friendly. Rooms are very well maintained. Great dining options in and around the hotel.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
Great value for money, excellent location
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Soweto
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.
Roodepoort
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Roodepoort. You might want to make time for a stop at Eagle Canyon Golf Club or Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden.
Johannesburg South
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Southgate Mall or Gold Reef City Casino.
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.
Downtown Johannesburg
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.
