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Explorer Backpackers

Randburg, Johannesburg

Situated in Johannesburg, 2.4 km from Parkview Golf Club, Explorer Backpackers features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

H
Heleno
From
Brazil
The hostel staff are very friendly, good location, beds with safes and individual sockets, equipped kitchen for those who want to cook, fast Wi-Fi and most importantly, it has great prices for backpackers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 431 reviews
Price from
US$45.98
1 night, 2 adults

Melville House

Melville, Johannesburg

Set in Johannesburg, 3.2 km from Parkview Golf Club, Melville House offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

C
Chabalala
From
South Africa
The staff are very nice except for the white lady who did not care to get a key for the one room that was allocated to us. We slept for two days without a key, which is scary considering that Melville is one of the hot spots area in Johannesburg.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews
Price from
US$33.62
1 night, 2 adults

Rosebank Hostel

Rosebank, Johannesburg

Rosebank Hostel is situated in the Rosebank district in Johannesburg, 1 km from Rosebank Mall and 1.7 km from Hyde Park Shopping Centre. Rosebank Hostel features free WiFi.

M
Matěj
From
Czech Republic
Honestly, I don't understand the reviews here. I was expecting something horrible, but it's actually a nice hostel. I liked this: Room: clean, good bed Staff: everyone friendly Location: Fantastic, in a safe area (Rosebank), near Gautrain station (easy connection to Sandton, Airport, Pretoria, and so on). Less than 5 minutes walk to 24/7 grocery store. Near is a coffee shop and in a walkable distance is Rosebank mall (restaurants, shops). Shower: clean, hot water Laundry service: cheap, fast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
Passable - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Price from
US$32.24
1 night, 2 adults

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

Johannesburg CBD, Johannesburg

Offering accommodation in Johannesburg, CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg has a splash pool, BBQ facilities and a bar. The property offers bicycles for guests to rent.

S
Sean
From
United States
Awesome artsy place. Good wifi. Shared kitchen was a bonus. Staff were super courteous and even walked me at 6:30am to my bus so I'd feel safe!!! How nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 899 reviews
Price from
US$49.14
1 night, 2 adults

Kilimanjaro Lodge Bed & Breakfast

Bedfordview, Johannesburg

Located in Johannesburg, 6.5 km from Observatory Golf Club, Kilimanjaro Lodge Bed & Breakfast provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

P
PHILILE CLEOPATRA
From
South Africa
The place was clean and had clean fresh towels.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$46.55
1 night, 2 adults

Johannesburg Youth Hostel

Randburg, Johannesburg

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and shared lounge, Johannesburg Youth Hostel is set in Johannesburg.

A
Anne
From
Belgium
This is without any doubt a five star hostel with a beautiful garden and a big swimming pool in a nice neighborhood with easy public transport to Joburg central . It is quite a dream , I can not say anything else. I am so happy here that I am staying for another 15 days . Thank you so much . This a perfect place .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Passable - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
Price from
US$29.52
1 night, 2 adults

Accoustix Backpackers Hostel

Randburg, Johannesburg

Accoustix Backpackers Hostel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Johannesburg. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.

N
Neal
From
South Africa
I was felt welcome from the moment I entered the establishment. I was allowed a late departure which I appreciated. The staff are kind friendly and always wanting to help
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
Price from
US$33.90
1 night, 2 adults

Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker

Rosebank, Johannesburg

Located in Johannesburg, 3.4 km from Parkview Golf Club, Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

G
Grace Matu
From
South Africa
The fact that I made last minute booking and they accommodated me.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
Passable - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Lebo's Soweto Backpackers

Soweto (Near Johannesburg)

Set in Soweto, 13 km from Apartheid Museum, Lebo's Soweto Backpackers offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

G
Gaseemeloe
From
South Africa
The landscape and the friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews
Price from
US$43.68
1 night, 2 adults

Authentic Bicycle Tours and Backpackers

Soweto (Near Johannesburg)

Situated in Soweto, 15 km from Apartheid Museum, Authentic Bicycle Tours and Backpackers features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

a
anne marie
From
France
An amazing place to discover the life in Soweto and better understand the history. We really enjoyed the place and the opportunity we had to visit with Luggi Soweto. It was by bike for us but other transportation means were possible. He explained us a lot about the apartheid, the evolution since then and today life in Soweto. We discovered a nice village and have been very well welcomed not only by the owner and his family but also by the neighbours. Luggi took us for dinner to an African Buffet: delicious. The experience we had there has been a very good surprise and we warmly recommend the place. It's worth discovering it. By the way, wifi is free
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Price from
US$36.21
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Avg. price/night: US$46.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 899 reviews
Great hostel in the heart of Maboneng! I stayed there for two nights in a private room in May 2024 and very much enjoyed the hostel's lively atmosphere. Wonderful staff, clean facilities, lovely balcony, buzzing hostel bar/restaurant. Hands down, it is not the best area in JB, but I generally felt safe. The hostel offered several tours and activities for travellers to connect. If you are on a budget and can sleep trough the blasting music from the neighboring bars, stay there!
Guest review by
Verena
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 431 reviews
I felt safe in the location and the place is beautifully decorated. The fridge decorated with currencies of the backpackers who have stayed there is cute. It makes the hostel unique.
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T
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$46.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 899 reviews
Very nice hostel with an amazing vibe in a safe neighborhood. Great bar, very friendly staff and international as well as local guests. They offer great sightseeing tours. It’s very clean, comfortable and cheap. Will come back.
Guest review by
Stephanie
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$46.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 899 reviews
Cool little backpackers with a big team of staff who are always so friendly and up for a chat. It also serves at a bar so there is a good mix of locals and other travellers at evening time, the locals in Joburg are so friendly you will make friends even if the hostel is a little quiet. Also the staff do their best to look after you and make sure you are safe when you walk the streets, I was actually stopped in the middle of the street by a staff member to warn me I was going down a bad road. I would love to and plan to stay again.
Guest review by
Harry
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$43.43
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
Passable - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Honestly, I don't understand the reviews here. I was expecting something horrible, but it's actually a nice hostel. I liked this: Room: clean, good bed Staff: everyone friendly Location: Fantastic, in a safe area (Rosebank), near Gautrain station (easy connection to Sandton, Airport, Pretoria, and so on). Less than 5 minutes walk to 24/7 grocery store. Near is a coffee shop and in a walkable distance is Rosebank mall (restaurants, shops). Shower: clean, hot water Laundry service: cheap, fast.
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Matěj
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$46.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 899 reviews
the staff is super nice at curiosity and you will meet a lot of backpackers from different countries, what makes the amazing vibe. The hostel is pretty central and you can walk around in this safe neighborhood. They have good food there and good coffee. The hostel looks nice and is very modern. Very recommendable! I think the best place to stay in Joburg.
Guest review by
Alexandra
Solo traveller