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Johannesburg

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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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
Accoustix Backpackers Hostel

Accoustix Backpackers Hostel

I arrived late at night & it seemed rather dingy. The bedding was brown in colour & I wasn't sure how clean it was, so I slept in my sleeping bag on top of the bed. I was in a 6 bed dorm room, but as I was the only one in it, there was plenty of room. The cleaner was working hard the next day so maybe it was clean after all. ... more

Overall
1
Mbizi Backpackers Lodge

Mbizi Backpackers Lodge

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. ... more

Overall
5

Johannesburg Blog Entries

  • Johannesburg
    Jeg har endelig kommet frem til Johannesburg og er veldig fornoyd! Flyturen gikk greit, vi kunne se paa nye filmer og fikk baade mat og drikke der, saa det var ikke daarlig! Vi bor i et slags stort ...
    Posted in Afrika og Australia 2011-12 by stinediinhoff

  • Johannesburg
    Å ankomme flyplassen i Johannesburg gikk greit. Ikke så veldig langt å gå til gaten. Kan ikkje si at æ kjente meg igjen fra sist gang. Fant fort fram til et røykeområde(puh). Kom i snakke med en hyggelig mann fra Namibia. Han syntes det var lenge å være 6 uker på Harnas, men det e æ ikkje så sikker på ...
    Posted in Namibia by Brita T.

  • Johannesburg
    Karyn wanted to make sure we didn’t leave South Africa without one true South African tradition – a ...
    Posted in South Africa by zillichs

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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.
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
Mufasa Lodge
84 %

Mufasa Lodge

21 Fourth Road Cloverdene Benoni (Map) - Hostel
Purple Palms Airport Travellers Lodge
84 %

Purple Palms Airport Travellers Lodge

1 Boompeiper Avenue BirchAcres, Kempton Park (Map) - Hostel
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.
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.
Africa Centre - Airport Hostel
82 %

Africa Centre - Airport Hostel

65 Sunny Rd Lakefield Benoni (Map) - Hostel
Emerald Backpackers
82 %

Emerald Backpackers

19 Halifax Rd Rhodesfield, Kempton Park (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
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
The Backpackers Ritz of Johannesburg
74 %

The Backpackers Ritz of Johannesburg

1A North Road Dunkeld West (Map) - Hostel
Rosebank Lodge
67 %

Rosebank Lodge

219 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank (Map) - Hostel
It was in a good location, but rooms were over priced for what you got.
Randburg Boarding House

Randburg Boarding House

477 Jan Smuts Avenue (Map) - Hostel
Karus Lodge

Karus Lodge

79 Ann Street Clayville East (Map) - Hostel