Soweto

Johannesburg

Mandela House featuring street scenes
Mandela House showing street scenes, a city and signage
Mandela House showing signage
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Mandela House showing signage

Popular places to visit

Mandela House showing 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

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

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

Things to do

Johannesburg and Soweto tour

Johannesburg and Soweto tour

RM509
per adult
Johannesburg and Soweto tour
Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

RM327
per adult
Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township
Soweto Quad Bike and Tuk Tuk Tours

Soweto Quad Bike and Tuk Tuk Tours

RM182
per adult
Soweto Quad Bike and Tuk Tuk Tours
Nelson Mandela bridge at night in Johannesburg

Half-Day Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour

RM599
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

RM220
per adult
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk
Johannesburg & Soweto Full day Tour - With Pickup & Drop Off

Johannesburg & Soweto Full day Tour - With Pickup & Drop Off

RM249
per adult
Johannesburg & Soweto Full day Tour - With Pickup & Drop Off
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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 RM581 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
RM581
RM668 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
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! (1,678 reviews)
"Very accommodating"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 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! (222 reviews)
"The location was great. Not too far from Sandton Center. The staff was wonderful. The hotel is modern in every aspect. No issues with our stay."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 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 RM306 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
RM306
RM355 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (627 reviews)
"From we arrived the front desk reception evening staff 23rd july made us fell welcome. The gentlemen who worked with Monalisa upon our arived and the other gentlemen that worked with here during Saturday shift were outstanding. In fact the entire reception staff were great. Lets not forget the ladies ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

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 RM260 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
RM260
RM299 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nelson Mandela Square ...
8/10 Very Good! (670 reviews)
"The rooms are incredibly small, but for one person traveling just for a few days it is perfectly adequate. Even though the rooms are small the fact that it is so close to the train station, shopping malls, and other amenities makes it a great place to stay. Also, the breakfast is wonderful."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
4 out of 5
42 The High Street, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is RM892 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
RM892
RM1,036 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Melrose Arch Shopping ...
9/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)
"Outstanding hotel in every way. Service levels were exemplary every single person went above and beyond. Room condition and cleanliness were flawless. Restaurants and food were first class. Taxis easily available and perfect to be walking distance to a small world of restaurants and shopping."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
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 RM488 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
RM488
RM561 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (515 reviews)
You get what you pay for.
"Hotel had no record of the Hotels.com reservation. Room was not the type I had reserved. Room was noisy and overlooked the runways."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
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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 Orlando Towers 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 Ruimsig Country 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 Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve or Gold Reef City Casino.

Johannesburg South
Johannesburg Botanical Garden showing a garden

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 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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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