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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 make use of a bar.

The hostel offers a children's playground. You can play billiards at Lebo's Soweto Backpackers, and the area is popular for cycling. The tours are great, also the bar area and lunch.

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9
Superb
391 reviews

Situated in Soweto, 15 km from Apartheid Museum, Authentic Bicycle Tours and Backpackers features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hostel offers a children's playground. You can play darts at Authentic Bicycle Tours and Backpackers, and the area is popular for cycling. 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
Superb
67 reviews

Situated in Johannesburg, 2.4 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. safe neighbourhood, comfy beds, lovely staff

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8.9
Fabulous
416 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

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 located 19 km from Montecasino, 20 km from Voortrekker Monument and 21 km from Irene Country Club. The hostel features family rooms. The owner, Lorraine and her staff members are professional and friendly. From the inception of the booking, through check out, they demonstrated a high level of hospitality. The rooms are clean and fully equipped for winter (electric blanket and warm blankets). The location is in a safe and secured area. Thank you!

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8.6
Fabulous
105 reviews
Price from
US$92
per night

Set in Pretoria, 2.5 km from University of Pretoria, 1322 Backpackers International offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. 4.7 km from Union Buildings and 5.7 km from Pretoria Country Club, the property features a terrace and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. The staff was friendly and extremely attentive. I was happy to receive a room upgrade when I arrived. The location was in a nice, quiet neighborhood. It was great hanging out by the pool chatting with the other guest. I would certainly return and highly recommend this establishment.

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8.3
Very good
123 reviews
Price from
US$41
per night

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. Awesome artsy place. Good wifi. Shared kitchen was a bonus. Staff were super courteous and even walked me at 6:30am to my bus so I'd feel safe!!! How nice.

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8
Very good
923 reviews
Price from
US$47
per night

Well set in the centre of Pretoria, Sunny Lodge provides free WiFi throughout the property and free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 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 from the hostel and Gallagher Convention Centre is 30 km away. Very friendly staff. Clean rooms. Will definitely be back :)

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5.8
Review score
463 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

Stay Inn Lodge Randfontein is set in Randfontein, within 38 km of Cradle of Humankind and 38 km of Gold Reef City Casino. The property is situated 26 km from Roodepoort Country Club, 37 km from Parkview Golf Club and 38 km from Apartheid Museum. Montecasino is 50 km from the hostel. The place is super with nice and friendly staff

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6.1
Review score
178 reviews
Price from
US$14
per night

Set in Johannesburg, 3.2 km from Parkview Golf Club, Melville House offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free 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 hostel provides garden views and a barbecue. I enjoyed my stay, there was a young men I didn't get his name he is wearing Glasses, he is welcoming and very kind I was hoping to see him when I was leaving but I didn't, please send my regards to him and Thanks.

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6.6
Review score
205 reviews

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. Staff and other people are friendly Theres a very good vibe with the other housemates

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5.6
Review score
137 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

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