Explorer Backpackers

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.5

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Explorer Backpackers in Johannesburg offers a hostel with private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and a bar. Convenient Facilities: The property provides free bicycles, a shared kitchen, and an outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a work desk, shower, and private bathrooms. Prime Location: Located 17 mi from O.R. Tambo International Airport, the hostel is near Parkview Golf Club (1.5 mi), Sandton City Mall (4.3 mi), and Johannesburg Stadium (6.2 mi). Guests appreciate the safety and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Private Parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

American

Private Parking Available On Site

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Talita
Brazil Brazil
“Super cool hostel, comfortable, great price, and wonderful staff. I also got to meet great travelers!”
Malcolm
South Africa South Africa
“This is a fabulous Backpackers one that SA can be very proud of from staff, facilities and cleanliness it's an excellent home from home.”
Alexander
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great! Felt a safe area with some good restaurants (an italian place pretty much next door that was open 24.7 and had a good breakfast menu), good place with a chill out living room and kitchen, and nice staff. Bedrooms were relatively spacious...”
Paul
Romania Romania
“Great staff, the place was comfortable, people were nice and there was an amazing braai night event”
Vanessa
Canada Canada
“Safe, walkable location with lots of restaurants nearby and a mall not too far off. Big common area to chill and meet people. Staff are great. Even organized a bbq one evening. Clean and has lockers for valuables.”
Jeremiah
United States United States
“Stayed here twice. Great location. Johannesburg has a bad rep when it comes to safety, and this hostel is located in one of the relatively safe areas in the city. There are a number of restaurants and bars around as well as a convenience store....”
Zsuzsa
Australia Australia
“Super nice common area, quite well equipped kitchen. The bathrooms were reasonably comfortable.”
Sarah
United States United States
“Very clean, friendly staff, strong WiFi. Great neighborhood, safe.”
Sylvester
Germany Germany
“Really nice people. Good area. Cozy living room. Almost nothing mentionworthy happens over there.. close to none mental people screaming over the street and so”
Zamandlovu
South Africa South Africa
“Had a comfortable stay with friendly fellow travelers. No issues at all about the dorm. It was perfect”

Area info

Amenities of Explorer Backpackers

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Private Parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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