Soweto

Johannesburg

Mandela House featuring street scenes
Mandela House showing street scenes, a city and signage
Mandela House featuring signage
Johannesburg - Gauteng featuring outdoor art and art
Mandela House which includes signage

Popular places to visit

Mandela House which includes a city and signage

Mandela 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.

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

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

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.

Maponya Mall

Things to do

Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

S$50
per adult
Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch
A Day Of Soweto Food & Beer Tour

Soweto Food & Beer Tour

S$65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Soweto Food & Beer Tour
Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

S$57
per adult
Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch
6 Hours Pilanesberg Open Vehicle Day Tour

6 Hour Pilanesberg Open Vehicle Game Drive

S$255
per adult
6 Hour Pilanesberg Open Vehicle Game Drive
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour

From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour

S$141
per adult
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

S$141
per adult
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
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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 S$171 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
S$171
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,708 reviews)
"This is a very nice hotel, good breakfast and comfortable rooms. But we tried to book again at the last minute, unfortunately they told us they were booked out but offered their sister hotel . Unfortunately you need to get a taxi there but the breakfast was amazing. The amenities were just as good ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug, 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
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! (237 reviews)
"Super comfortable."

Reviewed on 4 Aug, 2025

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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 S$86 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
S$86
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (645 reviews)
"Rooms were good. Breakfast was outstanding."

Reviewed on 5 Aug, 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Johannesburg - Rosebank by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg - Rosebank by IHG

4 out of 5
The Zone Oxford Rd Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is S$110 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
S$110
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (453 reviews)
"Nice location next to a mall."

Reviewed on 4 Aug, 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg - Rosebank by IHG
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace

Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace

3 out of 5
Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is S$155 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
S$155
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions Emperors Palace Casino and International ...
7.8/10 Good! (529 reviews)
"Very convenient for a stop over at airport, free shuttle worked well, and no issues!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug, 2025

Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

4 out of 5
20 Maude Street, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is S$108 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
S$108
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (867 reviews)
"I liked the fact that the hotel is almost at the centre for all my actitivies of the trip."

Reviewed on 25 Jul, 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
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Other neighbourhoods around Soweto

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Orlando East

While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, Mandela House and Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.

Orlando East
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens featuring a garden 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 Clearwater Mall or Ruimsig Country Club.

Roodepoort
Gold Reef City showing rides, a pond and a park

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.

Johannesburg South
Johannesburg Botanical Garden showing a park

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.

Randburg
Maropeng showing 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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Downtown Johannesburg

4/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Johannesburg

Soweto