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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. staff were excellent great bike tours and fab lunch afterwards. Wifi good .Kitchen had a lot of bits. Lovely sun spot with loungers up the back.Very clean overall great job

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9
Superb
384 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

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
Price from
US$67
per night

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. Everything was perfect. Location, cleanliness and great staff.

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8.8
Fabulous
432 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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8.4
Very good
106 reviews
Price from
US$29
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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8.4
Very good
129 reviews
Price from
US$15
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. I didn't get breakfast, but I was happy with the location it is a safe environment and there's no loud noise

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5.8
Review score
479 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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5.8
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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6.5
Review score
202 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

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. Relaxed atmosphere, beautiful grounds. Very well situated in Rosebank. Place is kept clean and staff are friendly and professional. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

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5.5
Review score
135 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

Situated in Johannesburg, 7.8 km from Sandton City Mall, Fernrez@363 features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 8 km from Gautrain Sandton Station, the hostel with free WiFi is also 8.9 km away from Montecasino. Guests can enjoy African and German dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. A guy named Andries was very welcoming and always has a good sense of humour. The lady is very caring, I was out and entire day and she was very concerned about me, asking I'd I'm safe the whole time. I also had an issue with on of the residents and she assisted very quickly to ensure my safety and comfort. The rooms are always cleaned and kept neat. Like I mentioned the care from the owners is amazing.

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6.3
Review score
187 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

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