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A converted house is now a small hostel run with a personal touch. Dorms and doubles are basic but clean. It's in a handy location about halfway between the city centre and Fourways.
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Nothing in the city comes close to providing what this place does at these prices. A backpacker lodge that's all grown up, offering efficiency, cleanliness, comfort and the best view of the Johan…
(US$22 per room per night)
Readers are divided about the merits of this place, but we think it's okay. Certainly there are many amenities, including a pizza oven, travel desk, volleyball and tennis courts, a gym and a vide…
Some readers love the 'Ritz', but we're not convinced. You'll be sacrificing luxury, cleanliness and quiet for a great location (it's a safe hop-and-a-skip from Hyde Park Mall, and bars and resta…
In a large, somewhat grotty old mansion is this lively backpackers with enthusiastic staff and excellent views from its sunny braai deck. A case of 'what you see is what you get' here, with commu…
Offering a distinctly personal big-city experience, this stylish boutique hotel places an emphasis on service and keeps a galaxy of stars, honeymooners and well-heeled business travellers coming …
(US$286 per room per night)
A favourite among visiting celebrities, this is a sprawling, stylish and very pink hotel with apartment block-style privacy and a majestic setting above the zoo. Luxuries are laid on with a trowe…
(US$317 per room per night)
Modern African design and Joburg chic combine to tasteful effect here, in pleasant grounds with a genuine sense of idyll despite the hotel's location in a busy neighbourhood. You can rest assured…
(US$327 per room per night)
A six-storey hotel housing every imaginable amenity, including a spa and gym. All 242 rooms overlook a large atrium, and are tastefully designed in a muted version of the painted-on shutters and …
(US$335 per room per night)
While it has none of the old Jo'burg charm of suburban B&Bs, nor the homespun urban African chic of Soweto's guesthouses, this spare, slick, ultramodern masterpiece is as good a symbol of Jo'burg…
(US$368 per room per night)
Twinned with Pretoria's North South Backpackers, and in a quiet suburb 2km from the airport, this is a friendly, well-run way station for backpackers passing through Gauteng.
(US$24 per room per night)
Soweto's first backpackers, this is much recommended by readers. Standards are basic and the location is not ideal, but the beds are cheap and the friendly owner is a great source of information …
Just 2km from the airport (free pick-ups and drop-offs), this so-so place is best used for coming off the jet lag, but not really for long stays. There's a pleasant lapa bar (a low-walled buildin…
We've been getting very good reports about this guesthouse, which boasts a good location within easy striking distance of the airport and plenty of home comforts and decent rooms. It makes a conv…
(US$41 per room per night)
The Don Suites Apartments is the only black-owned hotel chain in the land, and its propeties are generally excellent; this place is no exception. The stylish hotel rents video cameras and there's…
(US$111 per room per night)
The Parktonian is the best hotel in the central Jo'burg area and draws visiting business types.
(US$135 per room per night)
You are likely to spend as much again in the casino, but the opulent rooms are quite good value at this place, 8km south of the city centre by Gold Reef City.
(US$163 per room per night)
Cleverly decorated with old Jo'burg memorabilia, this excellent place has charming rooms and bags of upmarket Wild West character. Eight kilometres south of the city centre, and actually inside t…
(US$169 per room per night)
Being near Wanderers Stadium, this is the perfect spot for cricket aficionados to base themselves. It comfortably straddles the midrange and top-end divide.
(US$182 per room per night)
With a great spot in the heart of the northern suburbs, this reliable place offers plenty of five-star, chain-hotel luxury. It is the staple of the city's visiting business travellers and boasts …
(US$275 per room per night)
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Jacaranda Lodge is an established guest house situated in Observatory, the heart of Johannesburg. This is a large guest house with a huge tranquil garden.The Lodge comprises: 3 dorms sl…
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(US$1 per room per night)
2B Happy is centrally located in one of Johannesburg's oldest suburbs, Yeoville, which is set in the heart of a vibrant city. Upon arrival, you will receive a special welcome by your dynamic & we…
Just 5 minutes from the Johannesburg International Airport in South Africa, we offer our guests comfort, security, quality service and plenty of fun and advice....For the discerning bac…
Hi travellers, welcome to Africa's Zoo Lodge Backpackers. 'YOUR HAVEN IN THE JOHANNESBURG JUNGLE'We are proud to announce that we are the primary listing for backpacker accomm…
Ghandi backpackers lodge offers luxurius accommodation in a beautiful historical house which was build in 1889-situated on the infamous langemann koppie it is central to all major routes around j…
Mufasa Backpackers,........What is Mufasa Backpackers,? The truth is Mufasa backpackers is whatever you want it to be, it is a house imbedded with a spirit, like the restless wanderer l…
Cozy, comfortable, private chalets in a tranquil setting next to Jukskei River, yet in the heart of the Northern suburbs of Joburg. Close to Randburg CBD and "Waterfront".Shops, pubs and res…
(US$30 per room per night)
Bob's Bunkhouse is a comfortable hostel/guest house with a warm friendly atmosphere conveniently situated 10 minutes from Johannesburg International Airport. This is also the ideal venue for a ba…
Look no further. We will organise your Bazbus and Kruger Park Safari's. Clean, safe and brand spanking new, be the first to tell your fellow traveller's we ARE number ONE in service!!Si…
Terrylin Backpacker's Hostel is an up-market accommodation facility created for the weary traveller, in the vicinity of South Africa's main airport, OR Tambo International (formerly Johannesburg …
A warm welcome awaits you at Mawuya. Our apartments are located in a tranquil suburb north of JHB in lovely secure complex with a clubhouse, tennis court, 2 sparkling swimming pools, and 2 lovely…
(US$45 per room per night)
One of the best locations in Gauteng, this superb, safe lodge is just 3km's from Johannesburg International Airport. Above par facilities include a large pool set in a spacious tropical…
Ca Nostra, meaning our home in Mallorqin, is a small property located in the pretty fishing harbour village of Cala Figuera. A home from home is what you'll get when you book a room at Ca Nostra.…
(US$47 per room per night)
Airport Inn is situated next to Johannesburg International Airport, Kempton Park. We are within easy excess to all major Highways and close to shopping malls. The Bed & Breakfast is set…
Location. The Mercure Johannesburg Midrand is located in Johannesburg, South Africa, seven kilometres from Kyalami Theatre on the Track, 10 kilometres from Bruma Lake, and 12 kilometres from Joh…
(US$50 per room per night)
Gold Reef PlaceIf you are looking for a place where you can catch your breath, enjoy superb tranquility and experience real South African hospitality, look no further than 'Gold Reef Pl…
(US$53 per room per night)
The buzzy Africa Centre Backpacker, Guest Lodge and Adventure Centre is located in a magnate-style mansion in a safe neighbourhood just 5 min from the airport. Africa Centre backpacker …
All the rooms overlook the pool, with a very Zen like feeling.Our rooms are big and spacious, they have a granite kitchenette, fully equipped, a bathroom on suite, all rooms have queen…
(US$75 per room per night)
Location. The Protea Hotel Samrand is located outside of Johannesburg, South Africa, in Samrand, Kosmosdal, 15 kilometres from the exhibition and conference facilities at Gallagher Estate, and 3…
(US$77 per room per night)
This establishment boasts with soaring pressed ceilings, original wooden floors and large spacious rooms. At Lollypopcorn SA we pride ourselves in personal service, ensuring attention to detail. …
(US$88 per room per night)
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