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
The hotel is very clean and comfortable. Friendly, responsive staff who made us feel at home. And the breakfast is excellent.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Rooms are ok but a little tired, as is the whole establishment. Communication with staff was sub-optimal. It took days to respond to emails or messages through hotels.com. I asked about using the shuttle to East Rand Mall and was given basic information, but nothing about the cost. I had one meal ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Garden Court Sandton City
Enjoyable and pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
Sandton Sun & Towers
Yes
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank
The staff was nice and welcoming but the facility looks like it’s in need of some renovation. It’s looking a a bit the worse for wear and inadequate of bad lighting choices in places like the bathrooms makes the place look like a motel.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 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 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 Johannesburg Art Gallery and Ellis Park Stadium, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.
