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Explorer Backpackers

Randburg, 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. 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. All 3 staff members were great. Each has a personality that any traveller would gravitate to. Amazing, clean, cozy, safe and convenient neighbourhood

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9.4
Superb
199 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Lebo's Soweto Backpackers

Soweto

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. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

The hostel offers a children's playground. You can play billiards at Lebo's Soweto Backpackers, and the area is popular for cycling. Favorite stay in Joburg- Lebo's is so well done and such a great space to chill and meet people. There seem to always be events and dinners where you can meet people and learn about South Africa. Cannot recommend enough!

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9
Superb
414 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Authentic Bicycle Tours and Backpackers

Soweto

Authentic African Bicycle Tours and Back Packers is situated in Soweto, 2 km from Orlando Stadium. The property has a garden with thatched roof and barbecue facilities.

The hostel offers private rooms with free WiFi and with access to a communal TV lounge and a shared kitchen. Parking is available on site. Traveling for the first time into this part of "historical" South Africa and after hearing about the negative stuff, I wasn't sure how it will be, but "Lungi" made it a "smooth" ride. He knows many people around and will help you out in getting rid of the negative perceptions/stereotypes you have about this place. He can also spontaneously organize tours and guide you in showing different places around Jo'burg/Soweto. After staying here, I can say that staying here was better than in staying in Jo'burg. The room & the toilets are clean...and no mosquitoes (at least inside the room). So, it was a learning & a great stay! :)

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9.2
Superb
78 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

Backpackers at Zhantique Guest House

Boksburg

Boasting a garden, Backpackers at Zhantique Guest House is set in Boksburg in the Gauteng region, 13 km from Saps Mechanical School Golf Club and 15 km from Kempton Park Golf Club. The property is located 17 km from Ebotse Golf and Country Estate, 19 km from Modderfontein Golf Club and 20 km from Observatory Golf Club. Parkview Golf Club is 29 km away and Gautrain Sandton Station is 29 km from the hostel. Everything is exactly as stated on the photos no complaints

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8.6
Fabulous
5 reviews

Inyameko BnB

Centurion

Set in Centurion, 19 km from Gallagher Convention Centre, Inyameko BnB offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The property is around 19 km from Montecasino, 20 km from Voortrekker Monument and 21 km from Irene Country Club. The hostel provides garden views and a barbecue. View and walk around so nice place to be

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8.2
Very good
96 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Sunny Lodge

Pretoria CBD, Pretoria

Well set in the centre of Pretoria, Sunny Lodge provides free WiFi throughout the property, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive. The property is located 3.4 km from Union Buildings, 3.8 km from University of Pretoria and 6.6 km from Voortrekker Monument. Irene Country Club is 18 km away and Gallagher Convention Centre is 30 km from the hostel. Property location was very ideal. Great value for money. The breakfast and lunch was a welcomed surprise👌🏽.

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6.9
Review score
127 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Stay Inn Lodge Randfontein

Randfontein

Stay Inn Lodge Randfontein is situated in Randfontein, within 38 km of Cradle of Humankind and 38 km of Gold Reef City Casino. The property is around 26 km from Roodepoort Country Club, 37 km from Parkview Golf Club and 38 km from Apartheid Museum. Rooms come with a balcony.

All guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms have bed linen. Everything was fine the room was clean too.

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5.6
Review score
129 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Melville House

Melville, Johannesburg

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. 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!

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6.9
Review score
228 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

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. 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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4.5
Review score
141 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg 4 stars

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. 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. People are soo helpful and they got a ton of fun activities available

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7.9
Good
970 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

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