Soweto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

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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$237 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$237
14 Sept - 15 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! (1,636 reviews)
"Lovely breakfast and super helpful staff."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 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$125 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
NZ$125
11 Sept - 12 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! (973 reviews)
"This hotel was a very nice hotel with comfortable rooms and amenities. I liked the shuttle from the airport although had wait awhile for it at night and had an airport guard stay with me in darker shuttle area. I liked the restaurant for an evening meal and a free buffet breakfast that was very bountiful ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Sandton Sun & Towers

Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is NZ$419 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
NZ$419
12 Sept - 13 Sept
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
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 NZ$171 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$171
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Neat hotel and conveniently located"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Garden Court Sandton City
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton

3.5 out of 5
135 West Street Sandton Gauteng
The price is NZ$105 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$105
6 Sept - 7 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! (861 reviews)
"E xcellent value for money and staff were very friendly. Great breakfast."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport

Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
2 Hulley Road, Isando Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is NZ$195 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$195
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (935 reviews)
"STAFF VERY HELPFUL, BREAKFAST EXCELLENT , bathroom needs updating hand bars reguired in bath tub, shower."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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 Emmarentia Dam or Cresta Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.



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