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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. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a concierge service.

Sandton City Mall is 7.2 km from Explorer Backpackers, while Gautrain Sandton Station is 7.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport, 28 km from the hostel.

The staff is very welcoming and helpful. The place is exceptionally clean. It has a great home-feel. The kitchen is equipped for cooking if needed. It's in a safe location with bars and restaurants nearby. Uber/Bolt was always arriving within a few minutes. Great place overall. It has a little bar at the back, perfect for a drink and small conversation. Recommend staying.

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9.5
Exceptional
96 reviews
Price from
Rp 258,246
per night

Set in Johannesburg, 3.1 km from Parkview Golf Club, Melville House offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy garden views.

At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a patio with pool view. All guest rooms feature bed linen.

For the money I paid I was happy 😊

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6.9
Review score
227 reviews
Price from
Rp 197,637
per night

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. Certain rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a shower, while others have access to a shared bathroom. Bed linen is provided.

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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4.4
Review score
138 reviews
Price from
Rp 172,234
per night

Offering accommodation in Johannesburg, CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg has a splash pool, BBQ facilities and a bar. The property offers bicycles for guests to rent. There is also a games room and free parking for guests.

The hostel is 9 km from Gold Reef City & Casino, and 5 km from Rhodes Park. Nelson Mandela Square is 16 km from CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg, while OR Tambo Airport is 21 km away.

We were here only for a night but met the best people and were made to feel so welcome and at home! Would highly recommend.

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7.9
Good
928 reviews
Price from
Rp 272,370
per night

Apartheid Museum is 14 km from the hostel, while Gold Reef City is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is O.R. Tambo International, 26 km from Hotel Amor Rosebank, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Honestly the room was fair, the bathroom was actually good. the water was hot but the towels smelled funny.

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5
Review score
17 reviews
Price from
Rp 689,533
per night

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and shared lounge, Johannesburg Youth Hostel is set in Johannesburg. Providing barbecue facilities, the property is located within 6.3 km of Sandton City Mall. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests.

This place is welcome the host Glendah was very friendly and accommodating all the time. Thank you so much for this. Made our stay better.

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6.2
Review score
33 reviews
Price from
Rp 174,702
per night

Johannesburg Boarding Hostel has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Johannesburg. The property is situated 6.3 km from Sandton City Mall, 6.5 km from Gautrain Sandton Station and 8.2 km from Parkview Golf Club. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are available.

This place is absolutely appalling, they even asked to buy electricity

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5
Review score
5 reviews
Price from
Rp 183,574
per night

Located in Johannesburg, 6.4 km from Sandton City Mall, Sleek Hostel provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Free WiFi is available and Gautrain Sandton Station is 6.6 km away.

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5.5
Review score
4 reviews
Price from
Rp 216,961
per night

Situated in the suburb of Blairgowrie, Accoustix Backpackers Hostel offers accommodation centrally located between Randburg, Rosebank and Sandton. The backpackers offers a 24-hour front desk and an on-site bar.

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

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5.9
Review score
50 reviews
Price from
Rp 167,902
per night

Set in Johannesburg, 7.3 km from Modderfontein Golf Club, BDN Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is situated 8.2 km from Gautrain Sandton Station, 8.8 km from Sandton City Mall and 10 km from Observatory Golf Club. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and room service for guests.

At the hostel, every room includes a wardrobe. The units at BDN Backpackers come with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

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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: Rp 987,482
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,559 reviews
    The hotel is in a great location a few minutes walk from Rosebank Mall. I stayed in room 108 which is very spacious for a lone traveller made larger with the inclusion of a large balcony. I have to give mention of the breakfasts which are served in the Rosebud restaurant next door to the hotel. There is a great choice of items on offer whether you want a hot or cold meal. The chef does some marvellous egg dishes and all the staff are very welcoming. The room felt very safe with someone always on reception whenever I passed.
    William
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 987,482
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,559 reviews
    breakfast was really good, and i happened to book it at night because the place stayed nearby was just unbelievably disgusting beds were also really nice, and it felt pretty safe inside in general its an ok place ro stay, nothing spectacular (maybe the breakfast) but not too bad either i stayed in the cheapest room available (it was pretty big) the staff also gave me an adapter for my chargers and helped with paper priting it was comparatively quiet
    Alexander Ket
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 1,246,870
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5,677 reviews
    Great location and safe
    Lee
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 1,746,935
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 475 reviews
    Great location, safe, secure, clean. Secure car parking too.
    Tom
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 1,144,744
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,073 reviews
    Clean , great location for ladies, easy to find in safe streets, beautiful rooms and extremely comfortable beds❤️❤️
    Dr Lerato Precious
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 841,723
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,096 reviews
    Good value for money hotel in the heart of Montecasino. Great location for a budget hotel.
    Boitumelo
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 671,966
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 911 reviews
    The premises as a conference center and cheap budget.
    Ashron
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 742,237
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 928 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
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 878,035
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,663 reviews
    Spacious room, friendly stuff, safe, great location
    Anathi
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 1,317,580
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 167 reviews
    The staff was amazing,great location and safe
    Magagula
    Family with young children

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