South Africa Guide
Gauteng
Soweto
1 Botle's Guest House 6648 Monyane St, Dube Village
011 762 6634 A block away from Wandie's restaurant, Botle's is an unprepossessing brick house, but it's very comfortable, secure and a short trip from Mandela's house, Desmond Tutu's house and the Hector Peterson Memorial. Price: R201-300
2 Lolo's Guest House 1320 Diepkloof Extension, Diepkloof
011 762 6634 Smart, award-winning guesthouse in the historic Diepkloof district. Conference facilities, laundry services and tailor-made tours available. Price: R201-300
3 Vhavenda Hills Bed & Breakfast 11479 Mampuru St, Orlando West
011 936 4275 This well-groomed, colourful inn is close to the Soweto tourism district. Satellite TV, laundry service and struggle stories are part of the deal. Price: R201-300
4 Wandie's Place 618 Makhalamele St, Dube
011 982 2796 Situated next to the restaurant of the same name, these en-suite rooms are in a thriving neighbourhood. Price: R201-300
5 Zizwe Guesthouse 8108 Ngakane St, Orlando West
011 942 2685 or 011 936 8983
zizwer@telkomsa.net Close to Mandela's original home in the heart of Soweto, this guesthouse occupies one of the unadorned, flat-roofed buildings typical of the area. Rooms are simply furnished and have their own private bathroom, with use of a shared kitchen. Price: R101-200