Soweto Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Mandela's House
Visit the former home of Nelson Mandela to find artifacts and memorabilia relating to the life of South Africa’s most famous public figure.
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.
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
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.
Maponya Mall
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Maponya Mall. Discover the area's coral reefs and seek out the safari tours.
Soweto Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Soweto Theatre on your trip to Johannesburg. Discover the coral reefs while you're in the area.
Credo Mutwa Cultural Village
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Credo Mutwa Cultural Village during your trip to Johannesburg. Discover the coral reefs while you're in the area.
Activities
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour
Our pick of the best Soweto Hotel Deals
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
"Easy check in, clean comfortable room"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
2 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Pool - Garden - Parking
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
"PROS: Nice staff Good breakfast 15 minutes from the airport Quick stay layover CONS: The room needs renovation Internet not strong Nothing to do in the area"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Sandton Sun & Towers
"Spent 4 nights in the hotel, 3 issues faced for a 5star hotel, internet was weak, tv had no Netflix or amazon prime application, they refused to bring a microwave to my suite as well as refused to warm my meals unless it was purchased from their restaurant lol."
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Garden Court Sandton City
"The ratings would have been higher had the property paid attention to critical service issues that were identified and brought to their attention. I was in room 553 and complained from the first day of an unpleasant odor emanating from the drains (face basin, tub, and shower) in the bathroom. Instead ..."
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
"So pleased we chose to stay at Da Vinci Hotel & Suites. Extremely convenient and Very comfortable rooms. We will definitely be back!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Soweto
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.
Roodepoort
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Roodepoort. You might want to make time for a stop at Clearwater Mall or Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden.
Johannesburg South
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve or Southgate Mall.
Randburg
Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Emmarentia Dam or Johannesburg Botanical Garden while you're exploring the area.
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.
Downtown Johannesburg
Well liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ellis Park Stadium and Johannesburg City Hall, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.
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