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.
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A building with the address 8115 Vilakazi St, Orlando West, SOWETO.
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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 Rp2.237.481 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp2.237.481
Rp2.565.079 total
8 Sept - 9 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 ...
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 Rp3.858.216 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp3.858.216
Rp4.436.948 total
10 Aug - 11 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 ...
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 Rp1.113.322 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
Rp1.113.322
Rp1.293.123 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! (965 reviews)
"This was a great "overnight" hotel, with the airport shuttle service and a clean well-appoointed room."

Reviewed on 8 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
The price is Rp1.570.216 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp1.570.216
Rp1.805.751 total
11 Aug - 12 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"clean room and amazing staff."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

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 Rp4.559.317 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp4.559.317
Rp5.243.218 total
10 Aug - 11 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! (820 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
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

5 out of 5
Lloys Ellis Ave Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is Rp3.488.410 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp3.488.410
Rp4.011.672 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
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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 Boulders Shopping Centre or Mall of Africa.

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.



Soweto Travel Guide