Apartments Accommodation Near Vilakazi Street
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Nearby Attractions & Landmarks: Rand Easter Show, Apartheid Museum, Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum, Madiba Trail, Credo Mutwa Cultural Village, Mandela House, Regina Mundi Church
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More info about Vilakazi Street
Named after a renowned poet but more famously remembered as the street where two Nobel Peace Prize winners resided, Vilakazi Street in Soweto is a scheduled stop on the Johannesburg hop-on hop-off tour buses.
Poet and novelist Benedict Wallet Vilakazi was the first Black South African to receive a Ph.D. degree (literature) and the street is named in his honour, however, his legacy has been somewhat upstaged by the fact that Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, both Nobel laureates, once lived on this street. Nelson Mandela spent a large part of his first marriage at number 8115 Vilakazi Street and later with 2nd wife Winnie before being incarcerated. Following his release, he returned to the house for a brief period. Desmond Tutu, affectionately known as The Arch, lived a few houses down and like Mandela, was a tireless campaigner against racial discrimination.
Vilakazi Street has been converted into a public walkway filled with artistic... Show more
About Apartments
For guests who are self-sufficient and would much prefer their own space and privacy, there are apartments. These are designed to ensure guests feel right at home and have a proper living space to enjoy on their holiday. Apartments are self-catering and come with a fully equipped kitchen, living room and at least one en suite bathroom. More often than not, guests will enjoy spectacular views of their surrounds, and find that they are close to shops and transport. Apartments are ideally suited for families or small groups of friends. Apartments come in all shapes and sizes and prices to suit your preference or budget. You can find the apartment tailored to your needs.