Soweto

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Mandela House showing street scenes
Mandela House showing signage, a city and street scenes
Mandela House which includes signage
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Mandela House which includes signage

Popular places to visit

Mandela House featuring signage and a city

Mandela House

4/5(18 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.

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

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial

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.

Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital

Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital

If Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Johannesburg.

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

Soweto Quad Bike and Tuk Tuk Tours

Soweto Quad Bike and Tuk Tuk Tours

€40
per adult
Soweto Quad Bike and Tuk Tuk Tours
Johannesburg and Soweto tour

Johannesburg and Soweto tour

€101
per adult
Johannesburg and Soweto tour
Soweto and Johannesburg Guided Day Tour

Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

€88
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour
Half day Soweto Tour from Apartheid Museum

Half day Soweto Tour from Apartheid Museum

€61
per adult
Half day Soweto Tour from Apartheid Museum
Most authentic, bespoke, small group, SOWETO tour on offer

SOWETO: Ethical, bespoke, authentic, community driven small group

€104
per adult
SOWETO: Ethical, bespoke, authentic, community driven small group
Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

€36
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 €118 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
€118
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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! (1,567 reviews)
Late check out availability
"Overnight stay to catch return flight home. Good front desk service at check in with easy ability to add a late check out until 6pm for a slight fee which was appreciated due to the later evening flight time."

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
4 out of 5
Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,572 reviews)
"This is an airport hotel so you cant really expect to be in a garden like setting. The hotel was great, restaurant was very good. Took quite awhile to check in due to a line of guests at the same time"

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2025

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Southern Sun O.R. 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 €52 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
€52
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
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! (541 reviews)
"Welcoming ambiance and staff. Comfortable room. Excellent breakfast."

Reviewed on 10 Mar 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 €86 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
€86
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
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! (1,000 reviews)
My mom's wish came true
"It was really great. My mom has never been to a hotel/ booked accommodation, she wanted to experience that. It gave me to joy to be able to give her the experience at such a hotel. Thank you."

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025

Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Sandton Sun and Towers
Sandton Sun and Towers
5 out of 5
Cnr Fifth & Alice Streets, Sandton, Gauteng
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ...
9/10 Wonderful! (543 reviews)
"Very convenient"

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2025

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Sandton Sun and Towers
@Sandton Hotel
@Sandton Hotel
3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is €92 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
€92
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (158 reviews)
"Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Soweto

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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.

Orlando East
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens featuring a park 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 Eagle Canyon Golf Club or Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden.

Roodepoort
Gold Reef City featuring a pond, a garden 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 showing a garden

Randburg

Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Johannesburg Botanical Garden or 4th Avenue Parkhurst 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

Maboneng Precinct is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Museum of African Design and POPArt Theatre.

Maboneng Precinct

Soweto

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