Holiday Inn Soweto, Eldoradopark

This hotel has an excellent location and is an ideal place to see the many notable Soweto sites, many of which are nearby. It is in an unassuming looking building but, as it's relatively new, the facilities are well maintained and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Ask them about the history of the area and they prove to be a wealth of information and stories. The hotel can arrange walking or cycling tours of nearby Kliptown traditional market, a lively local market that caters for locals and tourists, selling local produce, knick-knacks, clothes and traditional medicines. Soweto Hotel on Freedom Square is a great base for visiting Johannesburg's historical sites and the welcoming staff ensure that you'll have an agreeable stay.