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South Africa Backpacker Hostels - Backpacker Hostels Southern Africa - Johannesburg
Hostels in Johannesburg specialise in information on overland tours and safaris to Kruger National Park and up into the rest of Africa. Backpacker hostels can also offer you advise on getting around South Africa - whether it be with Baz Bus (backpacker-transport/bus-and-shuttle-services/baz-bus.html) or by car rental (backpacker-transport/car-rentals/around-about-cars.html). Most hostels offer some type of free airport pick-up service. Please write to us about your travel and backpacker accommodation experiences in Johannesburg. For more information on Johannesburg, please scroll down to our travel guide section on your right.

South Africa Backpacker Hostels - Backpacker Hostels Southern Africa - Johannesburg
  • Johannesburg Backpackers
    Johannesburg Backpackers Hostel is the new place from the people at Cape Town Backpackers Hostel. This spacious, newly renovated house is in the safe and trendy area of Emmarentia, within walking distance to shops, cafés and funky nightlife. Staff will offer the best advice on local tours and activities as well as help you plan all of your onward travels. What we offer: Off street parking Wireless hotspot High speed internet

  • Jacaranda Lodge
    A grand Jacaranda tree shades the peaceful garden and perfumes the air. This spacious lodge is arguably the most luxurious in Joburg. All our rooms have DSTV except the dorms. Our accommodation is as follows: camping; dorms; double rooms; triple rooms; double en suite triple en suite. Not only are we self catering but we also offer breakfast dinner. What we offer: FREE AIRPORT PICK UP Excellent security Daily Shuttle Service Internet Printing Bar Pool Table tennis Tours Ample off-street parking Close to Eastgate, Bruma fleamarket airport Don't forget to tell us you found us in Alternative Route or AR for short.

  • 2B Happy Backpackers Lodge
    This spacious, spotless and safe back- packers is centrally located in one of Johannesburg’s oldest suburbs, Yeoville. Yeoville offers a unique cultural experience, and is vibrant with activity. Our lodge is in the quiet part of the suburb, with easy access to the rest of Joburg. Help us grow the local community. We offer free internet and have satellite TV. Don't forget to tell us you found us in Alternative Route or AR for short.

  • Accoustix @ Grants
    This amazing backpackers has a real fresh energy, a great atmosphere and warm, friendly hosts. We have a passion for music and host a weekly live gig where you can hear original South African acoustic music. Travelling musos are welcome to play in our nightly jam sessions and if you impress us, we'll give you a 15% discount. Everyone else can grab a shaker or African djembe drum and join in. Cycle from Accoustix along the spruit (stream) to Melville Koppies (Hill) Nature Reserve. Canoe the Emmarentia Dam along the way. Two MAJOR roads intersect near Accoustix making it cheap and easy to get to Sandton (4km away), Fourways, Jo'burg Central, the Rosebank Market (4km away), Randburg town and the bus rank (1km). What we offer Free DIY breakfast Baz Bus stop 24 hour security Secure parking Lapa with BBQ Linen supplied Safe storage Laundry services Shuttle service Safari bookings 6 TV's with satellite Business facilities Internet access Large groups Stunning views Conditions apply Don't forget to tell us you found us in Alternative Route or AR for short.

  • The Backpackers Ritz of Johannesburg
    Over the years The Backpackers Ritz has earned a reputation for consistently providing an excellent service to our clients. Our large, beautiful mansion is in a stunning garden. The Ritz is a comfortable, clean haven in Johannesburg where you can relax before embarking on your next adventure! What we offer: Mail holding Luggage storage Card facilities Swimming pool Personal safes Cafe’ kitchen Internet, fax phone Bar with satellite TV Games room Don't forget to tell us you found us in Alternative Route or AR for short.

  • Airport Backpackers Lodge
    Airport Backpackers is in a quiet neighbourhood just 2 kilometres from the OR Tambo International Airport. We offer a free airport pick-up and drop-off service. The hostel is close to shopping malls, restaurants, pubs and Caesars food entertainment mall. We also have a large swimming pool and lapa bar where drinks are always chilled and waiting. What we offer: continental breakfast tea coffee Satellite TV Travel centre Internet access Home cooked meals Car rentals Shuttles to the mall Don't forget to tell us you found us in Alternative Route or AR for short.

  • Brown Sugar Backpackers
    Travellers from all over the world are streaming back to this ‘Ex-Mafia’ mansion set on a 3000 square metre property, rising up on the hill with breathtaking views of the Eastern Suburbs. The spacious rooms and public areas are very luxurious and offer a variety of accommodation to suit every budget. We are only 15 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from Park Station and Joburg City. Don't forget to tell us you found us in Alternative Route or AR for short.   FREEBIES Pickup service from OR Tambo Int Airport or Park Station * Buffet breakfast (Fresh fruit, cereal, yogurt, eggs, cheese, ham, etc) Personal safes Private lockers in all dorms, just bring your own lock Bath and swimming pool towels at reception Secure off street parking Luggage storage * Tea Coffee all day *Terms conditions apply, please refer to our website ACTIVITIES Soweto, City and Apartheids Museum Tours Kruger Park Tours Baz Bus agent and stop Car Hire Shuttle service to various local destinations at the set rates ACCOMMODATION (All non-smoking rooms) Camping with own bathroom Male Female dorms Single/Double/Triple/Twin Rooms Shared or private bathroom 4/5/6-bedded en suite rooms Log Cabins (Single or double) Rates from R100pppn Bonus: Very safe and secure hostel with hot water and the best showers We specialise in large groups up to 70 FACILITIES Wi-Fi Internet, bring your own device Public Phones ATM on site Credit Card facilities Big Screen satelite TV Pub Lunches and Home cooked Dinners Swimming Pool Laundry (Coin operated machines) Large kitchen with gas hob Guest fridges Printing and faxing facilities Large Bar area Dining room Pool Table, darts and board games Ola Ice Cream, snacks, soft drinks and cold drinks BBQ gas grille pizza oven

  • Bob's Bunk House
    Bob’s Bunk House is a comfortable guest house and hostel with a warm friendly atmosphere. We are conveniently situated 10 minutes from ORT(JHB) International Airport, shopping centres, pubs, flea markets, restaurants and cinemas. Our rooms range from hostel rooms to double en suites. Linen and towels are supplied and all rooms are serviced daily. The lounge and TV room is the perfect spot to relax. Don't forget to tell us you found us in Alternative Route or AR for short.

  • Diamond Diggers
    Just arrived in Joburg and wondering what to do? The answer is easy. Tour Soweto, go down a gold mine or relax in our jacuzzi bar and take in a spectacular sunset view of the Joburg skyline and it really is spectacular!! We are very close to restaurants and the Eastgate Shopping Centre. Of course, we have the practical things travellers would expect, like a kitchen, laundry facilities, TV, pub with a pool table, ADSL internet, security lockers and ample off-street parking. We are close to the airport. We offer free airport pick-ups. Our in-house travel centre can arrange tours and safaris at reasonable rates. Don't forget to tell us you found us in Alternative Route or AR for short.

  • Emerald Backpackers
    We are a backpackers within Emerald Guesthouse. We have dorms each with its own kitchen and bathroom. We also have single and double rooms at special backpacker prices within the guesthouse. There are two swimming pools in our evergreen garden. We also have a reasonably priced bar and restaurant. The Emerald tour desk arranges tours to Soweto, Johannesburg, Pretoria, the Pilanesberg and Kruger Park and arranges competitive car hire deals. Airport pick-ups are free. Get a discount if you book online on our website. Rates include a 1-way airport transfer. Don't forget to tell us you found us in Alternative Route or AR for short.