Soweto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Two large cooling towers with colorful murals, surrounded by trees and power lines.
Two large murals on cylindrical structures with vibrant artwork depicting cultural scenes and the word "Malaka".
Two large water towers with colorful murals, a road, and power lines in the background.
A large cylindrical building with colorful murals.
A cityscape with a large billboard, a street with vehicles, and a person sitting on a rock.

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Activities


Our pick of the best Soweto Hotel Deals

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is NZ$272 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
NZ$272
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,618 reviews)
"The room wasn’t the cleanest(carpet) but manageable. The property could use a little updating because the furniture in the room was outdated. The phones also didn’t work so I had to keep going to the reception."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
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 NZ$160 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
NZ$160
10 Dec - 11 Dec
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! (1,001 reviews)
"We stayed on 3 separate occasions during our stay in Johannesburg. The proximity to the airport is excellent. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The breakfast buffet was very good and the pool was lovely. The service from all the staff was excellent. They were friendly and went out of their way ..."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton

3.5 out of 5
135 West Street Sandton Gauteng
The price is NZ$107 per night from 12 Dec to 13 Dec
NZ$107
12 Dec - 13 Dec
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! (917 reviews)
"This hotel is as advertised - 3-star, nothing too fancy. But it is in good condition, has an excellent location (restaurants, shops and the convention centre), and the staff's attitude is really great. This is the 3rd time I've stayed here, and it is always consistent. The included breakfast is also ..."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
Garden Court Sandton City

Garden Court Sandton City

3 out of 5
Cnr West and Maude Street Sandton Gauteng
The price is NZ$188 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
NZ$188
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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
Sandton Sun & Towers

Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is NZ$465 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$465
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (671 reviews)
"Good ambience but the rooms at 23 degrees was just too warm for me. My room was changed but it was the same. The central AC just wasn’t cooling so I had 2 terrible nights there. The hotel ambience is much better than the rooms. Nothing special about the rooms"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Sandton Sun & Towers
Metcourt Emperors Palace

Metcourt Emperors Palace

3 out of 5
Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Road Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is NZ$157 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
NZ$157
28 Nov - 29 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions Emperors Palace Casino and International Terminal ...
8/10 Very good! (660 reviews)
"The bath towel was smelling cigarette"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Metcourt Emperors Palace
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Our guide on where to stay in Soweto

Find the best Soweto areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Soweto
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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.

Randburg

Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by 4th Avenue Parkhurst or Cresta Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.



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