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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.

L
Lysette
From
Australia
I really enjoyed staying here. The staff are so happy, friendly and accomodating. It’s in a safe location, right off the street full of restaurants and bars, and has a spacious and cosy common area with a fully equipped kitchen. I would stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 422 reviews
Price from
US$46.16
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.

M
Monika
From
Poland
Great vibes, friendly staff, good coffee!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 903 reviews
Price from
US$49.34
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.

M
Margarete
From
Germany
I stayed 7 days at the Melville House and felt like its a hostel that really understands community and sharing. Staff was great, talkative and helpful. Other guests staying there were mingling and cool. I met local students looking for long term accomodation, long term travellers stopping by in Johannesburg and I myself was on workation - which was great in my private room that had an amazing comfortable bed and i had my own bathroom. The shared spaces were a place to meet the others and the surrounding is relatively save for Joburg standards so that I could even go for walks and jogg in the morning. Loved it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
Price from
US$33.76
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.

J
Jared
From
United Kingdom
Relaxed atmosphere, beautiful grounds. Very well situated in Rosebank. Place is kept clean and staff are friendly and professional. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Price from
US$32.37
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 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$46.74
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$29.64
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.

S
Sammy
From
Zambia
The place was safe for staying
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
Price from
US$34.04
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$35.14
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.

E
Elsa TROUVE
From
France
Definitely the best place to go in Joburg. Soweto is a nice area where people look after you and share with you their stories. The Lebo's arrange very interesting cycling tours. The staff is very kind and helpful, the food is great and healthy. I highly recommend that place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 385 reviews
Price from
US$43.85
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.

n
nygaard
From
Denmark
A very nice and welcoming family made us feel at home at once. We felt safe walking around in the neighbourhood and met a lot of friendly sowetans. Lunghi, the owner of the house, has lived his whole life here and he is a very interesting and authentic guide with strong opinions about the development since apartheid.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Price from
US$46.45
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$47.09
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 903 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
  • Avg. price/night: US$46.16
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 422 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.
    Guest review by
    T
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$47.09
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 903 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$47.09
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 903 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$27.76
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
    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.
    Guest review by
    Matěj
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$47.09
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 903 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