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
Quite expensive but handy for the airport with no need for a shuttle. Quite long walk, I always hire a porter. Inexpensive and good re job creation in this country where a tiny major rich and the rest are in abject poverty. No separate bin for recycling. Pack your own shampoo. Dreadful soap bar provided ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
The room was quiet and for a bachelor it had enough space and comfort. Breakfast was very good and in the evening the menu at the bar was suffice.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
@Sandton Hotel
I have to say thay thia hotel was excellent! The staff was very helpful! A big shoutout to Xolani for his professionalism and his willingness to help. The hotel is located in a very safe area.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Staff was excellent. Good location
Reviewed on 15 Nov 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
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
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Reviewed on 12 Nov 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 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.
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.
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
- Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
- Maponya Mall
- Orlando Towers
- Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
- Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
- Germiston Lake
- Credo Mutwa Cultural Village
- Soweto Towers
- Avalon Cemetery
- Oppenheimer Tower
- Regina Mundi
- Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication
- Montecasino
- Nelson Mandela Square
- Sandton City Mall
- Rosebank Mall
- Mall of Africa
- Gold Reef City Theme Park
- Sandton Convention Centre
- Apartheid Museum
- Johannesburg Zoo
- East Rand Mall
- Eastgate Shopping Centre
- Kyalami Racetrack
- University of Witwatersrand
