Frederique de Zeeuw, 20
from The Hague, Netherlands
I hadn't heard much about Soweto before I went - only that it is a township.
My travel agent recommended it.
I think it was cool to visit and do the bike tour but I don't think one needs to spend the night.
I didn't feel that safe because I heard some scary stories from the people there, and also we heard gunshots in the night (the bartender said this was local cops, shooting their guns in the air as a salute to a fallen colleague). 
The people at the hostel, though, were so nice and sweet!Lieve Vandormael, 54
from Tongeren, Belgium
I booked to stay at Lebo's before I left Belgium.
When I arrived in Johannesburg, I went to an information booth at the airport to get directions and the people there said I shouldn't go. That it's very dangerous.
I went anyway because Lebo's had many positive reviews on TripAdvisor.
I figured if all those people went there and had a good time, then why shouldn't I?
I felt that it was safe and fun to stay in Soweto and I was very impressed with the hostel.Steven Graham, 58
from Plymouth, England.
Before I went, I'd heard that Soweto was dangerous.
I went anyway because, in my experience, cities are more dangerous than suburban areas and I wanted to see it for myself.
Now I think Soweto is no more dangerous than anywhere else.
I most liked meeting the people there and found them very approachable.Lionel Crouvezier, 51
from La Bresse, France
I heard about Soweto in 1976. After that, I didn't hear much about it, only that it is not that safe and that we must be careful.
The person who organised our tour recommended we visit Soweto by bike and I think it was very interesting.
I don't think Soweto is as dangerous as I had been warned.
I've never seen such bright smiles on children's faces anywhere else. I loved this feeling that the people there are so happy and proud to live there, and also proud of their history...