Soweto

Johannesburg

The famous vibrant painted towers in Soweto.
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.

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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 GP
The price is ¥19,398 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
¥19,398
¥22,308 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,633 reviews)
Excellent staff, a breakfast spread that is out of this world!

Reviewed on Feb 24, 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 ¥9,622 per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
¥9,622
¥11,175 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
includes taxes & 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! (833 reviews)
Room is very basic. Windows are very good to control noise, but the planes fligth over the hotel when landing - so you may hear the noise from time to time (not so many fligths). Restaurant is good (the option breakfeast + diner we took was excelent). Staff is amazing.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 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
The price is ¥11,800 per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
¥11,800
¥13,688 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
includes taxes & 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! (1,002 reviews)
Love the location, short walk to Sandton Mall & their buffet breakfast is very delicious. Riffs bar also serves good cocktails & meals.My go to place when im visiting SA

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Garden Court Sandton City
Southern Sun Sandton Sun & Towers

Southern Sun Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg GP
The price is ¥22,753 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
¥22,753
¥26,394 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
includes taxes & 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! (576 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Southern Sun Sandton Sun & Towers
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel

Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel

4 out of 5
Corner Rivonia Rd. And West St. Sandton Gauteng
The price is ¥15,408 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
¥15,408
¥17,896 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Very good

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
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 ¥30,718 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
¥30,718
¥35,679 total
Mar 28 - Mar 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Melrose Arch Shopping ...
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
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.

Other neighborhoods around Soweto

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Orlando East

When in Orlando East, you can plan a visit to South Western Townships and Mandela's House, 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 Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden.

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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