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Baragwanath Accommodation

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Crown Lodge

Backpacker
9km from Wanderers Golf Club
From

R 400

Per night for two
Parking
Bedroom with bed TV and open door leading to outdoor patio with pool
Star 1Star 2Star 3Star 4

Villa Lugano Guesthouse

Guest house
From

R 1,720

Per night for two in February
Parking Balcony
Stone house with garden patio and umbrellacovered seating area
Star 1Star 2Star 3

GL Cottages Johannesburg

Bed & Breakfast
4km from Houghton Golf Club
From

R 950

Per unit per night in February
Wi-Fi Sitting Area Swimming
Path through a lush green garden with trees and plants on either side
Star 1Star 2Star 3Star 4Star 5

Foxwood House

Guest house
2km from Wanderers Golf Club
From

R 1,425

Per night for two in February
Parking Terrace
Thatchedroof building with outdoor seating and palm trees in a garden setting

Ascot Mews

Lodge
Swimming Pool
Outdoor patio with wicker furniture pool and garden view
Star 1Star 2Star 3Star 4

Tuscany Guesthouse

Guest house
4km from Randpark Golf Club
From

R 1,100

Per night for two in February
Wi-Fi Safe
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Jojendi Guest House

Guesthouse
2km from Randpark Golf Club
From

R 695

Per night for two
Parking
Modern living room with grey sofas glass table and kitchenette in background

Residency Hotel Apartment Group Johannesburg

Apartment
1km from Wanderers Golf Club
Spa Full Kitchen
Blurry image of a bedroom with a bed pillows and lamps

Rockridge Manor Luxury Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast
4km from Soweto Country Club
From

R 1,150

Per night for two
Parking
Wooden bed with white bedding in a cozy bedroom with a large wall painting
Star 1Star 2Star 3Star 4

Jubilee Lodge

Guest house
3km from Soweto Country Club
From

R 1,400

Per night for two in February
Parking Sitting Area
Sunlit patio with wicker furniture striped cushions and a glasstopped coffee table

Melrose Place

Boutique Hotel
1km from Wanderers Golf Club
From

R 2,120

Per night for two in February
Wi-Fi Balcony

Homely Guest House

Guesthouse
9km from Soweto Country Club
From

R 400

Per night for two
Wi-Fi
Singlestory house with a pool green lawn and trees in the background

Ten Stirling Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast
1km from Houghton Golf Club
From

R 1,925

Per night for two in February
Parking Safe Tennis
Mural of lemon trees with a birdcage on a white wall and plants

Lemon Tree Self-Catering

Self-catering
2km from Soweto Country Club
From

R 1,200

Per night for two in February
Parking Full Kitchen Swimming
Modern bathroom with sink mirror and towel rack

Inanda Club

Lodge
2km from Royal Johannesburg & Kensington
Air Conditioning Swimming
Neatly made bed with white linens teal pillows and bedside lamps in a bedroom
Star 1Star 2Star 3

Bedford View Guest House

Bed & Breakfast
8km from Houghton Golf Club
From

R 1,285

Per night for two in February
Wi-Fi Balcony Tennis
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St. Andrew's Hotel & Spa

Boutique Hotel
6km from Houghton Golf Club
Swimming Pool
Modern bedroom with patterned pillows textured blanket and stone wall backdrop

Sandton View Apartments

Apartment
2km from Royal Johannesburg & Kensington
From

R 4,900

Per night for two
Wi-Fi
Sun loungers and a drink by a small pool with stone walls

Guvon Hotels & Spas

Hotel
1km from Soweto Country Club
Air Conditioning Hiking
White greenhouse with a fountain in a lush garden on a sunny day
Star 1Star 2Star 3Star 4

Burkleigh House

Guest house
5km from Soweto Country Club
From

R 1,800

Per night for two in March
Air Conditioning Balcony

About Baragwanath

Baragwanath forms part of Soweto, South Africa's most historically significant township in southern Johannesburg. The area is home to the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in the world, and serves as an important hub within this sprawling urban community.

Baragwanath takes its name from John Albert Baragwanath, a Cornish miner who owned land in the area during the late 19th century. The district became internationally known through the hospital that bears the same name, which was established in 1942 and has grown to serve millions of patients. The area sits within the greater Soweto region, approximately 25 kilometres southwest of central Johannesburg, and remains deeply connected to South Africa's struggle history and ongoing social development.

The Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital dominates the landscape and functions as a major teaching facility affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand. This massive medical complex employs thousands of staff and trains healthcare professionals from across the country. The surrounding residential areas developed alongside the hospital, creating a community that has evolved significantly since the apartheid era.

Visitors staying in the area gain direct access to Soweto's many historical sites. The Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial in nearby Orlando West commemorates the 1976 student uprising, while Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world where two Nobel Peace Prize laureates once lived, lies just a few kilometres away. Regina Mundi Church, known as the largest Catholic church in South Africa and a sanctuary during anti-apartheid protests, stands as another important landmark within easy reach. Those seeking Baragwanath accommodation will find themselves positioned to explore these significant cultural and historical locations.

The local economy centres around healthcare, education, and small businesses that serve the residential population. Street markets, informal traders, and family-run shops characterise the commercial activity. Public transport connections include minibus taxis and the Rea Vaya bus rapid transit system, which links Soweto to Johannesburg's city centre.

Accommodation options in Baragwanath typically consist of guesthouses and bed-and-breakfast establishments run by local families. These provide practical bases for visitors interested in understanding contemporary South African urban life, medical students on placement at the hospital, or those attending events and conferences in the Soweto area. The district offers an authentic perspective on daily life in one of Africa's most famous townships, far removed from typical tourist circuits.