Soweto Travel Guide

Johannesburg

Two large cooling towers with colorful murals, surrounded by trees and power lines.
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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

A building with a sign reading "8315 Vilakazi St, Orlando West, Soweto" and a glass door with the words "Mandela House" visible.

Mandela's House

8.8/10 (206 reviews)
Visit the former home of Nelson Mandela to find artifacts and memorabilia relating to the life of South Africa’s most famous public figure.
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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 Rp2.219.455 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.219.455
Rp2.552.376 total
1 Sept - 2 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 Rp3.794.831 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp3.794.831
Rp4.364.051 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 Rp1.515.976 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp1.515.976
Rp2.036.101 total
1 Sept - 2 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! (958 reviews)
"Great for a transfer stay! Good one-night stay for a layover. The airport shuttle was reliable and convenient, and the hotel felt very safe. It met all my expectations for a Holiday Inn!"

Reviewed on 2 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 Rp1.544.422 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.544.422
Rp1.776.087 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 Rp4.484.419 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
Rp4.484.419
Rp5.157.086 total
4 Aug - 5 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
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

5 out of 5
Lloys Ellis Ave Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is Rp3.431.105 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp3.431.105
Rp3.945.771 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.
A large public square with a prominent statue in the center, surrounded by historic buildings and a modern skyscraper.

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.

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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.

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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.

An aerial view of a residential area with houses, winding roads, and a river.

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.

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