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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Soweto
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
The hotel used to be better in service but I think is not anymore
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
2 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Pool - Garden - Parking
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Food was great. Everything was great.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Sandton Sun & Towers
Spent 4 nights in the hotel, 3 issues faced for a 5star hotel, internet was weak, tv had no Netflix or amazon prime application, they refused to bring a microwave to my suite as well as refused to warm my meals unless it was purchased from their restaurant lol.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Garden Court Sandton City
The ratings would have been higher had the property paid attention to critical service issues that were identified and brought to their attention. I was in room 553 and complained from the first day of an unpleasant odor emanating from the drains (face basin, tub, and shower) in the bathroom. Instead ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
So pleased we chose to stay at Da Vinci Hotel & Suites. Extremely convenient and Very comfortable rooms. We will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Soweto
Orlando East
While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, Mandela's House and Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial 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 Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve or Southgate Mall.
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 Museum Africa 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.
