Hostels in Johannesburg
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The best hostels in Johannesburg
Some of the best backpacker spots in Johannesburg
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 420 reviewsFromUS$461 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 915 reviewsFromUS$501 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 204 reviewsFromUS$341 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5Passable - What previous guests thought, 135 reviewsFromUS$331 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviewsFromUS$471 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9Passable - What previous guests thought, 43 reviewsFromUS$301 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviewsFromUS$341 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 389 reviewsFromUS$441 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 reviewsFromUS$471 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 184 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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9Passable - What previous guests thought, 43 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Johannesburg
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Johannesburg
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 204 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Johannesburg
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 184 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Johannesburg
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 420 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Johannesburg
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 915 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Johannesburg
Popular with guests booking hostels in Johannesburg
Popular with guests booking hostels in Johannesburg
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
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Hostels that guests love in Johannesburg
- Avg. price/night: US$47.33Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 915 reviewsGreat 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 byVerenaSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$46.40Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 420 reviewsI 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 byTSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$47.33Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 915 reviewsVery 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.Guest review byStephanieSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$47.33Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 915 reviewsCool 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.Guest review byHarrySolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$27.91Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5Passable - What previous guests thought, 135 reviewsHonestly, 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.Guest review byMatějSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$47.33Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 915 reviewsthe 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.Guest review byAlexandraSolo traveller
