Soweto

Johannesburg

Mandela House which includes street scenes
Mandela House featuring street scenes, signage and a city
Mandela House which includes signage
Johannesburg - Gauteng which includes outdoor art and art
Mandela House which includes signage

Popular places to visit

Mandela House which includes a city and signage

Mandela House

Visit the former home of Nelson Mandela to find artifacts and memorabilia relating to the life of South Africa’s most famous public figure.

Mandela House
Orlando Towers

Orlando Towers

Dabble in an array of exciting extreme sports at this landmark location, which once served as the cooling towers of a power station.

Orlando Towers
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial

Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial

You can spend an afternoon studying 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.

Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial

Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital

Though Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Moroka while you are here.

Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital

Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital

Though Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Johannesburg while you are here.

Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital

Germiston Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Germiston Lake during your travels in Johannesburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Germiston Lake

Things to do

Johannesburg and Soweto tour

Johannesburg and Soweto tour

P5,766
per adult
Johannesburg and Soweto tour
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

P2,750
per adult
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk
Come dance for dancing's sake

Come dance for dancing's sake

P1,061
per adult
Come dance for dancing's sake
Soweto Quad Bike and Tuk Tuk Tours

Soweto Quad Bike and Tuk Tuk Tours

P2,276
per adult
Soweto Quad Bike and Tuk Tuk Tours
Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

P8,493
per adult
Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township
Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

P2,202
per adult
Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch
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Top hotels in Soweto

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is P7,348 per night from 1 May to 2 May
P7,348
P8,487 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,613 reviews)
"Very satisfied"

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg, Boksburg, Gauteng
The price is P2,697 per night from 19 May to 20 May
P2,697
P3,146 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (562 reviews)
"Great value for money! Clean hotel, smily staff! The airport shuttle was on time and easy to find! The room was a little bit small. Breakfast and dinner were delicious! The location is 15 minutes away from the airport,by car."

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
4 out of 5
Corner Rivonia Rd. And West St., Benmore, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is P4,430 per night from 16 May to 17 May
P4,430
P5,168 total
includes taxes & fees
May 16 - May 17
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"All was well except the washrooms. The drains had an odour which was nasty"

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025

Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
@Sandton Hotel
@Sandton Hotel
3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is P3,550 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P3,550
P4,083 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (176 reviews)
"Clean hotel with spacious rooms and super friendly staff. One drawback is the sewage smell that is present in the hotel especially the higher you go. It’s worse on the 21st floor. Needs some major reconstruction to fix the smell."

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

@Sandton Hotel
Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
5 out of 5
2 Maude Street, Corner of 5th Street, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is P11,829 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P11,829
P13,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton ...
9/10 Wonderful! (665 reviews)
"So very nice hotel with very nice amenities. But it is in the middle of a very busy downtown city center. Not particularly wise if you walk out at night."

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2025

Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
Holiday Inn Johannesburg - Rosebank by IHG
Holiday Inn Johannesburg - Rosebank by IHG
4 out of 5
The Zone Oxford Rd Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is P2,989 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
P2,989
P3,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (406 reviews)
"Feels safe. Good value for the money. Good breakfast also. Hotel provided VAT refund request not accepted by SARS"

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg - Rosebank by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Soweto

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Orlando East

When in Orlando East, you can plan a visit to South Western Townships and Mandela House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Orlando East
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens showing a garden as well as a small group of people

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.

Roodepoort
Gold Reef City showing a garden, a pond and rides

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.

Johannesburg South
Johannesburg Botanical Garden which includes a park

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.

Randburg
Maropeng featuring interior views as well as an individual male

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.

Johannesburg CBD
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Maboneng Precinct

Travelers to Maboneng Precinct praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Museum of African Design and POPArt Theatre.

Maboneng Precinct

Soweto