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Lebo's Soweto Backpackers

Soweto

Located in Soweto, 8 miles from Apartheid Museum, Lebo's Soweto Backpackers provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews
Price from
$44.58
1 night, 2 adults

Explorer Backpackers

Randburg, Johannesburg

Located in Johannesburg, 1.5 miles from Parkview Golf Club, Explorer Backpackers has accommodations with free bikes, private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

R
Radim
From
Sweden
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 531 reviews
Price from
$43.34
1 night, 2 adults

1322 Backpackers International

Hatfield, Pretoria

Located in Pretoria, 1.5 miles from University of Pretoria, 1322 Backpackers International provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

S
Sung Ho
From
Uganda
Perfect, clean and neat. Love the place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Price from
$41.36
1 night, 2 adults

Ewakanda Backpackers

Vereeniging

Located in Vereeniging, 14 miles from Leeukop Golf Course, Ewakanda Backpackers provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
$17.07
1 night, 2 adults

Sunny Lodge

Sunnyside, Pretoria

Conveniently set in the center of Pretoria, Sunny Lodge provides free WiFi throughout the property and free private parking for guests who drive.

C
Clement
From
South Africa
I didn't get breakfast, but I was happy with the location it is a safe environment and there's no loud noise
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
Fair - What previous guests thought, 754 reviews
Price from
$15.17
1 night, 2 adults

Stay Inn Krugersdorp

Krugersdorp

Stay Inn Krugersdorp is located in Krugersdorp, 8.5 miles from Roodepoort Country Club and 15 miles from Cradle of Humankind.

T
Toka
From
South Africa
Staff is helpful and prices are reasonable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
Fair - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
Price from
$13.55
1 night, 2 adults

Stay Inn Lodge Randfontein

Randfontein

Stay Inn Lodge Randfontein has accommodations in Randfontein. The property is located 16 miles from Roodepoort Country Club, 23 miles from Parkview Golf Club and 23 miles from Apartheid Museum.

K
Kennedy
From
South Africa
THE WELCOMING OF THE STUFF AND THE QUIETNESS OF THE PLACE
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
Fair - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
Price from
$13.55
1 night, 2 adults

Melville House

Melville, Johannesburg

Located in Johannesburg, 2 miles from Parkview Golf Club, Melville House has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

D
DreamTrip Gray
From
Ghana
Since I kept extending my stay, it’s clear I was comfortable there... clean spaces and nice atmosphere
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews
Price from
$24.38
1 night, 2 adults

Rosebank Hostel

Rosebank, Johannesburg

Rosebank Hostel is located in the Rosebank district in Johannesburg, 0.6 mi from Rosebank Mall and 1.1 mi from Hyde Park Shopping Center. Rosebank Hostel features free WiFi.

E
Exauce
From
South Africa
Staff and other people are friendly Theres a very good vibe with the other housemates
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
Fair - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
Price from
$26.54
1 night, 2 adults

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

Downtown Johannesburg, Johannesburg

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

A
Ashfak
From
United States
Excellent location for the purpose of our visit which was to take in all that which was authentic and the great music the area had to offer
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 723 reviews
Price from
$41.48
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
I loved my stay here. I felt it was important to see another side of JoBurg and staying here was perfect. The room and bed were very comfortable and clean and an easy 10 min walk into Vilakazi St. I was traveling solo and felt safe. Hosts Cynthia and Lungi were very welcoming. Lungi’s tour of Soweto Is a must. he is font of information. I really enjoyed walking around the town with him. He was very generous with information and stories. I would recommend people stay here.
Guest review byToni
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $16.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
Fair - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
It’s clean Enjoyable and safe
Guest review byNtshuxeko
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $50.22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 723 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 byVerena
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $49.41
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 531 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 byT
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $30.78
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
Fair - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
Staff are helpful. Its a budget place with lots of people staying there on a low budget. Things are generally not efficient, but that might be the computer system for checking in (which took a really long time). I did save money by staying here. It is very safe and a good neighborhood.
Guest review byGary
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $51.27
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews
Lebo’s backpackers is not a simple hostel, it’s more a family and a community. Located in Soweto township offers you the change to get to know this important part of jo’burg. Staff is super friendly, rooms are big and clean with a lot of common space, the food is very good and freshly made, the tours are a must to be done. Truly reccomended!
Guest review byValeria
Young couple