Soweto Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
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.
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
Dabble in an array of exciting extreme sports at this landmark location, which once served as the cooling towers of a power station.
Maponya Mall
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Maponya Mall. Discover the area's coral reefs and seek out the safari tours.
Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
If Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Moroka.
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.
Things to do
Apartheid museum, Soweto and Joburg highlights tour
Cullinan diamond mine tour(surface tour)
Visit Gospel service with additional Bicycle Tour of Soweto
Full Day Johannesburg and Pretoria Guided Tour
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
Really spacious, had washer & dryer
Reviewed on 28 Nov 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 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.
Soweto Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Soweto by Star Rating
- Choose Your Soweto Hotel Style
- Hotels in top Johannesburg neighborhoods
