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Soweto Hotel on Freedom Square

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Restaurants

The Jazz Maniacs

During the Apartheid era, music was an important part of South Africa's struggle. The Jazz Maniacs were a popular Jazz group from the Kliptown area in the 1950s. 

Guests are entertained by local jazz artists while dining on traditional South African dishes at the Soweto Hotel on Freedom Square. This stylish restaurant takes the diner back to the time when jazz was king. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner guests can enjoy dishes such as traditional fish and chips, traditional township breakfasts or sticky wings and chips to name a few.

Rusty's Cocktail Bar

Named after the great liberation icon of the Apartheid era, Lionel "Rusty" Bernstein, the Rusty's Cocktail bar at the Soweto Hotel on Freedom Square in Johannesburg is a great place to unwind and enjoy a cocktail and chat with friends. Open daily, guests can enjoy a wide range of cocktails or a coffee and a cake. Cakes and bakes freshly made daily will tantalize your taste buds. Among the cocktails on offer are locally inspired drinks that celebrate South African pride and tradition.

Activities, Sports & Leisure

Nearby activities
  • Community visits
  • Visits to the Harvey Cohen Day Care Center for mentally and physically handicapped children
  • Local bicycle tours
  • Authentic walking tours of Kliptown
Nearby attractions
  • Maponya Mall
  • The Glen Mall
  • Cresta Mall
  • Hector Peterson Memorial
  • Mandela House Museum
  • Apartheid Museum
  • Gold Reef City Theme Park, Casino and Theatre
  • Johannesburg Theatre
  • Market Theatre
  • MTN Expo Center
  • FNB Soccer Stadium
  • Orlando Stadium

Conferences & Events

The Helen Joseph Boardroom

Named after the great Helen Joseph, an icon of the struggle of the Apartheid era, the smallest of three conferencing venues at the Soweto Hotel on Freedom Square can host 10 business delegates in boardroom style.  Conference venues come standard with audio visual equipment. Catering is available on request.

The Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Boardroom

Named after the second great female liberation icon of the struggle, the Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Boardroom at the Soweto Hotel on Freedom Square in Johannesburg holds up to 14 guests.  Audio visual equipment is provided and catering is available upon request at an additional cost.

The Kliptown Conference Centre

The Kliptown Conference Centre is a new addition to the Soweto Hotel on Freedom Square, Johannesburg.  The Conference Centre is situated on the Mezzanine level of the hotel.  The Kliptown Conference Centre can hold up to 50 people cinema style.  Catering is available upon request at an additional cost.

Services

Check in and Check Out Times
  • Check in: 14:00
  • Check out: 10:00
General Services
  • Babysitting
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping service
  • Internet connection
  • Laundry services
  • Secure parking
Children Policy
  • Children are always welcome at the Soweto Hotel on Freedom in Johannesburg. Babysitting facilities are available on request.

Social Responsibility
  • A community trust entitled 'Mus’ukulinda Amathuba Trust' has been set up by the shareholders of the Soweto Hotel on Freedom Square. 

    The Trust aims to support women’s groups, churches and organisations for the youth and disabled.

Available Rooms

Standard

# Rooms:
46

There are a total of 46 Madiba Standard Rooms at The Soweto Hotel on Freedom Square in Johannesburg, South Africa.  Each Deluxe Room features either twin beds or a queen size bed.

Room amenities:

  • Air conditioning
  • En suite bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping service
  • Safe
  • Internet access
  • Daily local newspaper
  • Satellite TV
  • Tea/coffee making facilities

Presidential Suite

# Rooms:
2

The Soweto Hotel on Freedom Square in Johannesburg, Gauteng province, offers 2 Presidential Suites, namely the OR Tambo Presidential Suite and the Chief Albert Luthuli Presidential Suite. The Presidential Suites feature king size beds and are decorated in a manner which pays respect to their name sakes.

Room amenities:

  • Air conditioning
  • En suite bathroom
  • Bathrobe
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping service
  • Safe
  • Internet access
  • Daily local newspaper
  • Satellite TV
  • Tea/coffee making facilities
 

Soweto Hotel on Freedom Square offers an airport transfer service. To receive a quote or make an airport transfer booking, please click the button below.

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GPS Co-Ordinates

Latitude: -26.277671

Longitude: 27.887708

Directions

Coming from Soweto Highway:
1. Follow Soweto Highway, pass Engen Garage on the left and keep going until major traffic light, and turn left into Klipspruit Valley Rd
2. Pass Orlando Stadium on the left
3. Pass signage on the right that leads to Hector Peterson Museum
4. Go through major traffic lights where Klipspruit Valley Rd intersects Chris Hani Road (used to be Old Potchefstroom Rd)
5. Follow Klipspruit Valley Rd over the bridge
6. Keep on Klipspruit Valley Road by going through the first circle (i.e. exit the second exit on the circle)
7. Pass the Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication on the right hand side
8. At the next circle, take a three quarter turn around the circle (i.e. exit the second exit on the circle), and turn left into Union Rd
9. Pass the market stalls on the right hand side and Kliptown Plaza on the left hand side
10. At the T-Junction, turn right into Main Street, and you will see the Kliptown Museum on the right hand side
11. Turn right into the entrance of the Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication to access parking at The Soweto Hotel & Conference Centre
12. You will see the Soweto Hotel on your right-hand side

Car Rental

A car rental service is available. To receive a quote or arrange car rental booking, please click the button below.

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Parking

Safe and secure underground parking is available for guests staying at the Soweto Hotel on Freedom Square in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Star Rating

4 Star

Memberships

  • Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa
  • Fedhasa (Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa)
  • Tourism Enterprise Partnership