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.
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.
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.
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
Extremely convenient to the traveler
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
Awsome
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Clean room. Quiet. Asked if we would like a bag breakfast as we were leaving very early to airport. Changed our room because we had trouble on the web page finding what worked best. Polite staff. Timely shuttle-no waiting.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
@Sandton Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Location is prime reason to stay here , train to airport and mall across the street. Pool area is a good place to relax, breakfast has good choice inc African fare. Rooms clean and quiet, poss a little small. The exec lounge a little small and not worth extra charge. Only real niggle was to be told ...
Reviewed on 6 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
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 Clearwater Mall or Eagle Canyon Golf Club.
Johannesburg South
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Gold Reef City Casino or Apartheid Museum.
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 Johannesburg Art Gallery and Ellis Park Stadium, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.
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- Mandela House
- Maponya Mall
- Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
- Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
- Orlando Towers
- Germiston Lake
- Credo Mutwa Cultural Village
- Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
- Avalon Cemetery
- Regina Mundi
- Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication
- Soweto Towers
- Montecasino
- Nelson Mandela Square
- Sandton City Mall
- Rosebank Mall
- Mall of Africa
- Sandton Convention Centre
- Gold Reef City Theme Park
- Apartheid Museum
- Eastgate Shopping Centre
- East Rand Mall
- Johannesburg Zoo
- Cresta Shopping Centre
- University of Witwatersrand
- Expo Centre Johannesburg
