Soweto

Johannesburg

The famous vibrant painted towers in Soweto.
Taking a tour of Soweto Township in South Africa is a must do when you’re in Johannesburg. Not only is it worthwhile to understand the life and history for over 5 million people who live there, but it brings much needed tourist money to help combat Jo’burg’s 42% unemployment rate.
A view of the Soweto Towers from the Hector Pieterson Memorial. The towers were recently painted with advertisements, against many in the community’s wishes.
House of Nelson Mandela in Soweto.  Visited when in South Africa for the 2010 World Cup.
Repurposed decommissioned coal power plant in Soweto and now prominent landmark and as you can see art installation.

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Soweto Hotel Deals

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
$99 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
$114 total
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,625 reviews)
Very nice hotel, close to the airport, convenient shuttle service, employees are very friendly and helpful. My only criticism is the rooms are not set up for travelers from North America. Not a single USB port to charge electronics in the room. Unless you have international travel adaptors, you are ...

Reviewed on Mar 22, 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
Fully refundable
$60 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$69 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (850 reviews)
Great Conceirge relation

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Garden Court Sandton City

Garden Court Sandton City

3 out of 5
Cnr West and Maude Street Sandton Gauteng
$77 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$89 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Great staff. Always willing to help and very friendly. Definitely one of my top five properties I have stayed at.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Garden Court Sandton City
Sandton Sun & Towers

Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng
$193 nightly
The price is $224 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$224 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (585 reviews)
Great value for money!

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Sandton Sun & Towers
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch

Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch

4 out of 5
42 The High Street, Melrose Arch Johannesburg Gauteng
$187 nightly
The price is $216 total per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$216 total
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Melrose Arch Shopping ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (175 reviews)
The hotel was perfect in every sense of the word . Clean room and attentive staff. All facilities were tops .

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square

Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square

5 out of 5
2 Maude Street, Corner of 5th Street Sandton Gauteng
$179 nightly
The price is $210 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$210 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (777 reviews)
very ckean and spotless.

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
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Other neighborhoods around Soweto

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Orlando East

When in Orlando East, you can plan a visit to Mandela's House and Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Orlando East
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens showing 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
Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg in the daytime.  Looks even neater in the night with lights on.

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 which includes 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
Trendy Maboneng in Johannesburg.. Love the street art all over the city. #MeetSouthAfrica #TheTinyTaster

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
Downtown Johannesburg showing heritage architecture and outdoor art

Downtown Johannesburg

3.5/5(32 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 Johannesburg Art Gallery and Ellis Park Stadium, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.

Downtown Johannesburg


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