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Johannesburg is South Africa's largest and most populated city with 3.9 million residents, easily boasting the largest economy of the country and thus Sub-Saharan Africa. Located in Gauteng province, and pronounced jō-hān'ĭs-bûrg', it's commonly referred to by one of it's shortened nicknames; Jo'burg, Jozi, Egoli or the city of gold.

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Cheapest month July

Guest Reviews

Siyabonga Guest House

Siyabonga Guest House

This was a nightmare, it's not even worth a cent. Dirty and torn Linen no parking space. Although the landlady is nice. It's true they say 'it's an experience you will always remember...' I will always remember this nightmare. I won't go there ever again. ... more

Overall
1
Melville International Backpackers

Melville International Backpackers

This is a brilliant hostel. I'm not sure that it could be improved. The manager and staff were very helpful and friendly. The location is a perfect way to ease youeself into South Africa. ... more

Overall
5
Airport Inn B and B

Airport Inn B and B

Would have liked to use the other swimming pool, but because of construction was unable to. Also wish there was a little convenience store more accessible. Otherwise, it was a lovely stay. Everyone was very friendly; the dorm room was very clean, comfortable, and always had something to drink, and felt safe the whole time. ... more

Overall
4

Johannesburg Blog Entries

  • Afrique du sud - Johannesburg
    Notre prochain vol nous amène directement à Johannesburg situé en Afrique du sud, dans la région du Gauteng. Jo’burg est la ville des superlatifs : la ville la plus riche d’Afrique, les plus hauts bâtiments, les plus grandes disparités sociales, l’un des taux de criminalité les plus élevés au monde… Nous ...
    Posted in Turn around the world by TdM Sud

  • Johannesburg
    We've arrived in safely Johannesburg last night. We leave for Malawi today. Praying about the fuel shortage there. ...
    Posted in Mission to Feed the Children by Moh Malawi 9-11

  • Johannesburg
    We checked out of our beautiful guest house in Cape Town and headed toward the airport for our flight to Johannesburg. After returning our rental car we boarded the plane and arrived in Jo-Burg without concern. In Johannesburg we were being picked up and staying with someone none of us had met ...
    Posted in South Africa by zillichs

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Price Popularity
Lake View Backpackers
88 %

Lake View Backpackers

39 Porto Amelia Road Bonaero Park 1622 Kempton Park (Map) - Hostel
Mbizi Backpackers Lodge
87 %

Mbizi Backpackers Lodge

288 Trichardt Road Parkdene, Boksburg (Map) - Hostel
We have had in the Mbizi Backpacker Lodge a very colorfull stay. We can recommend this for the first and last night after the fly, near by Airport Johannesburg and for visits in Johannesburg.
Rafiki Hostel
86 %

Rafiki Hostel

25 Wonderboom Street Glen Marais Kempton Park (Map) - Apartment
Bobs Bunkhouse
86 %

Bobs Bunkhouse

40 St. Anne Rd Edenvale (Map) - Hostel
great place for an overnight stay and a day. Genuine caring owners and a lovely cool pool to finish off the day. Book a tour with them around Jo'burg - the guide i had was fantastic.
Moafrika Backpackers
85 %

Moafrika Backpackers

120 Sandham rd, Norton Home Estates Benoni (Map) - Hostel
Purple Palms Airport Travellers Lodge
84 %

Purple Palms Airport Travellers Lodge

1 Boompeiper Avenue BirchAcres, Kempton Park (Map) - Hostel
Mufasa Lodge
84 %

Mufasa Lodge

21 Fourth Road Cloverdene Benoni (Map) - Hostel
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
83 %

Lebo's Soweto Backpackers

10823 A Pooe Street POBox Orlando West - Hostel
Had a great time mixing with the locals around the campfire each night and wandering around the sights of Soweto.
Ghandi Backpackers Lodge
83 %

Ghandi Backpackers Lodge

15 Doris Street, Kensington (Map) - Hostel
Ghandi Backpackers Lodge is a phantastic lodge with Heinz as manager. We feel secure and has lovely rooms with balcony.
Airport Inn B and B
83 %

Airport Inn B and B

19 Halifax Street Rhodesfield Kempton Park (Map) - Guesthouse
Would have liked to use the other swimming pool, but because of construction was unable to. Also wish there was a little convenience store more accessible. Otherwise, it was a lovely stay.
Emerald Backpackers
82 %

Emerald Backpackers

19 Halifax Rd Rhodesfield, Kempton Park (Map) - Hostel
African Footprints: Business & Backpacker Lodge
82 %

African Footprints: Business & Backpacker Lodge

42 Pretorius Rd Midrand (Map) - Guesthouse
Africa Centre - Airport Hostel
82 %

Africa Centre - Airport Hostel

65 Sunny Rd Lakefield Benoni (Map) - Hostel
Terrylin Backpacker's Hostel
80 %

Terrylin Backpacker's Hostel

2 Halifax Street Kempton Park (Map) - Hostel
Diamond Diggers Backpackers
80 %

Diamond Diggers Backpackers

36 Doris St Kensington, Gauteng (Map) - Hostel
Brown Sugar Backpackers
80 %

Brown Sugar Backpackers

75 Observatory Avenue Observatory Extension (Map) - Hostel
Accoustix Backpackers Hostel
80 %

Accoustix Backpackers Hostel

477A Jan Smuts Avenue Hyde Park /Randburg (Map) - Hostel
Morulana Guest House
79 %

Morulana Guest House

43 Wynand Street Glen Marais (Map) - Guesthouse
The Lodge & Backpacker Rosebank  Johannesburg
78 %

The Lodge & Backpacker Rosebank Johannesburg

219 Jan Smuts Avenue (Map) - Hostel
Sleek Backpackers
78 %

Sleek Backpackers

477 Jan Smuts Avenue (off Republic Road) (Map) - Hostel
The Birches Backpackers Lodge
77 %

The Birches Backpackers Lodge

39 Anton Van Wouw Street Franklin Roosevelt Park (Map) - Hostel
Johannesburg Backpackers
77 %

Johannesburg Backpackers

No 14 Umgwezi road, Ext 1 Emmarentia (Map) - Hostel
The best backpackers in Johannesburg. Have stayed there for few weeks and had a great time.
Joburg Backpacker
77 %

Joburg Backpacker

26 Van Zyl Road SteynsVlei Muldersdrift, Gauteng (Map) - Hostel
Melville International Backpackers
76 %

Melville International Backpackers

37 - 1st Avenue Melville (Map) - Hostel
This is a brilliant hostel. I'm not sure that it could be improved. The manager and staff were very helpful and friendly. The location is a perfect way to ease youeself into South Africa.
Shoestrings Airport Lodge
74 %

Shoestrings Airport Lodge

85 Gladiator Street Rhodesfield, Kempton Park 1619 (Map) - Hostel