Soweto Travel Guide

Johannesburg

Two large cooling towers with colorful murals, surrounded by trees and power lines.
A person overlooking a densely populated area with makeshift housing and a distant view of a cityscape.
A cityscape with a large billboard, a street with vehicles, and a person sitting on a rock.
A building with the address 8115 Vilakazi St, Orlando West, SOWETO.
A large cylindrical structure with colorful murals depicting various scenes and figures.

Stay near popular Soweto attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Soweto

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is Rp2.325.733 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.325.733
Rp2.674.595 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,630 reviews)
"Great place to stay with family."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Sandton Sun & Towers

Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is Rp3.790.346 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp3.790.346
Rp4.358.894 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (621 reviews)
"Our room was large and contained a corner desk separated by decoratively lit wall. The room contained a luggage room. It was very convenient to access the suitcase and have it out of sight. The staff were very polite and went out of their way to accommodate us. The check-in lady was simply magical! ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Sandton Sun & Towers
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 Rp1.301.121 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
Rp1.301.121
Rp1.786.229 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (959 reviews)
"I really like staff . They were very nice and helpful"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Garden Court Sandton City

Garden Court Sandton City

3 out of 5
Cnr West and Maude Street Sandton Gauteng
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.542.597 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.542.597
Rp1.773.989 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Garden Court Sandton City
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 Rp4.479.120 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
Rp4.479.120
Rp5.150.992 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (819 reviews)
"Excellent customer service with convenient access to shopping facilities. Breakfast experience was good but could be exceptional with a few additional choices"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton

3.5 out of 5
135 West Street Sandton Gauteng
The price is Rp991.822 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp991.822
Rp1.140.595 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nelson Mandela Square and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (854 reviews)
"The location could not have been better. Safe, clean, and extremely comfortable hotel. The breakfast was great!!!!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
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Where to stay in Soweto

Find the best Soweto areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Sandton

Travellers to Sandton praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.

Rosebank

Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while you're in town.

O.R. Tambo

If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Midrand

You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.

Orlando East

While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, Mandela's House and Orlando Towers are some notable places to visit nearby.



Soweto Travel Guide