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Explorer Backpackers, hotel in Johannesburg

Situated in Johannesburg, 2.3 km from Parkview Golf Club, Explorer Backpackers features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

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 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
243 reviews
Price from
£25.45
1 night, 2 adults
CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg, hotel in 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.

A cool small hostel on Fox Street at the heart of the hip Maboneng district. Nice bar and balcony overlooking Fox Street. Relaxed friendly vibe. A guy called Neo works there and does excellent tours of the area's street art which is well worth it.
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
991 reviews
Price from
£36.92
1 night, 2 adults
Melville House, hotel in Johannesburg

Set in Johannesburg, 3.1 km from Parkview Golf Club, Melville House offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Safe environment
Scored 6.9
6.9
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
230 reviews
Price from
£25.32
1 night, 2 adults
Johannesburg Youth Hostel, hotel in 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.

The place was not clean
Scored 6.2
6.2
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
41 reviews
Price from
£15.58
1 night, 2 adults
Accoustix Backpackers Hostel, hotel in 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.

The place is very very clean, the one receptionist - I wish I knew her name, but she wears glasses, was very accommodating and kind and professional, there is another lady who cleans here who is very very sweet and professional, she communicates well and is really great at her job
Scored 6.3
6.3
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
65 reviews
Price from
£19.74
1 night, 2 adults
Fernrez@363, hotel in Johannesburg

Situated in Johannesburg, 7.8 km from Sandton City Mall, Fernrez@363 features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored 6.8
6.8
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
152 reviews
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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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  • Melville House
    Budget options available
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 230 reviews

    Set in Johannesburg, 3.1 km from Parkview Golf Club, Melville House offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Friendly staff, location and the hostels facilities :)

  • CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 991 reviews

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

    good hostel breakfast is good bar, pool table, TV

  • Hotel Amor Rosebank
    Budget options available
    Scored 4.2
    4.2
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 18 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Rosebank district of Johannesburg, Hotel Amor Rosebank is set 3.4 km from Parkview Golf Club, 5.2 km from Sandton City Mall and 5.4 km from Gautrain Sandton Station.

  • Fernrez@363
    Budget options available
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 152 reviews

    Situated in Johannesburg, 7.8 km from Sandton City Mall, Fernrez@363 features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    The staff and residents were very friendly and it was handy having a pub on site

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  • Avg. price/night: £42.86
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,121 reviews
    In a great location, great staff, gated, had parking if you needed. Felt safe staying there for our first time in Joburg.
    Kavita
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £68.61
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,007 reviews
    Great location, very safe and spacious with everything you need. Staff is always friendly and helpful, secure parking and visible security for female travellers. Around the corner from the mall and anything else you might need.
    Tania
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £34.13
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3,044 reviews
    Great location. Cheap for Sandton. Safe area. Good environment
    Providencia Luis Domingos
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £49.24
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 991 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!
    Verena
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £34.63
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 243 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.
    T
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £49.24
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 991 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.
    Stephanie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £49.24
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 991 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.
    Harry
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 4.6
    4.6
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 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.
    Matěj
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £49.24
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 991 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.
    Alexandra
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £48.01
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 5,738 reviews
    Great location, cheap 'n cheerful rooms. Decor is different and fun. Doesn't feel like a "budget hotel".
    Steve Miller
    Solo traveller

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