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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Soweto
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
@Sandton Hotel
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Soweto
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.
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.
Soweto Travel Guide
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- Mandela House
- Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
- Orlando Towers
- Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
- Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
- Maponya Mall
- Germiston Lake
- Oppenheimer Tower
- Avalon Cemetery
- Credo Mutwa Cultural Village
- Regina Mundi
- Soweto Towers
- Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication
- Montecasino
- Sandton City Mall
- Nelson Mandela Square
- Rosebank Mall
- Sandton Convention Centre
- Mall of Africa
- Gold Reef City Theme Park
- Apartheid Museum
- East Rand Mall
- Kyalami Racetrack
- Cresta Shopping Centre
- Eastgate Shopping Centre
- Johannesburg Zoo
