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Featured Hostels in Johannesburg

Randburg Boarding Hostel

Randburg Boarding Hostel

1.5 out of 5
4 Valley Road, Bordeaux Randburg Gauteng
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$25 nightly
The price is $28 total per night
$28 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of Randburg Boarding Hostel enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services, access to locker space, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Accoustix Backpackers Lodge

Accoustix Backpackers Lodge

1 out of 5
477 Jan Smuts Avenue Randburg Gauteng
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$16 nightly
The price is $19 total per night
$19 total
May 29 - May 30
Total with taxes and fees
Accoustix Backpackers Lodge features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and microwave in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours/tickets and access to locker space. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, a library, and express check-in.
Birchway's Backpackers

Birchway's Backpackers

1 out of 5
1291 Arcadia St Pretoria Gauteng
Guests of Birchway's Backpackers enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests.
Glenada Hotel

Glenada Hotel

2 out of 5
39 Vorster Ave Johannesburg South Gauteng
$33 nightly
The price is $33 total per night
$33 total
May 29 - May 30
Total with taxes and fees
Guests staying at Glenada Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. Free parking is available if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with access to locker space, luggage storage, and tours or tickets.
Rosebank Boarding Hostel

Rosebank Boarding Hostel

1.5 out of 5
217 Jan Smuts Avenue Johannesburg Gauteng
Rosebank Boarding Hostel features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and concierge services. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, a library, and a terrace.
Pool
Parking included
Orlando West Guest House - Hostel

Orlando West Guest House - Hostel

2 out of 5
9228A Mbele street Soweto Gauteng
Orlando West Guest House - Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 500 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, a free grocery shopping service, and a terrace.
Fourways Youth Hostel

Fourways Youth Hostel

1.5 out of 5
81 Albatross Drive Sandton Gauteng
$20 nightly
The price is $23 total per night
$23 total
May 29 - May 30
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of Fourways Youth Hostel enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning or laundry, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include a picnic area, a TV in a common area, and a garden.
Pool
Parking included
Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker

Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker

1 out of 5
217 Jan Smuts Avenue Johannesburg Gauteng
$14 nightly
The price is $16 total per night
$16 total
May 29 - May 30
Total with taxes and fees
At Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker, guests have access to an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with access to locker space and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities.
Sunny Lodge

Sunny Lodge

2 out of 5
155 Troye St Pretoria Gauteng
At Sunny Lodge, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests.
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Hotel Options in Johannesburg

    City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

    City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

    Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5 Kempton Park Gauteng
    $156 nightly
    The price is $180 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
    $180 total
    Jun 28 - Jun 29
    Total with taxes and fees
    Southern Sun O.R Tambo

    Southern Sun O.R Tambo

    Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
    $109 nightly
    The price is $129 total per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
    $129 total
    Jun 10 - Jun 11
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.6/10 Excellent! (1,621 reviews)
    Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

    Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

    Corner of York and Gladiator Streets Kempton Park Gauteng
    $89 nightly
    The price is $102 total per night from Jun 19 to Jun 20
    $102 total
    Jun 19 - Jun 20
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Hostels

Book a hostel in Johannesburg
Life is an adventure, and you can experience it all—without breaking the bank. Don’t ignore your free spirit when you travel: stay spontaneous with hostels in Johannesburg. They’re flexible, fun and never have a dull moment, just like you. Plus, the budget friendly nature of a hostel means you can stay longer and check out everything Johannesburg has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Johannesburg hostels. Backpackers, students, and young travelers flock to hostels for their community feel. They’re a great place to meet fellow travel junkies from all over the world and make new friends that will help you get the most out of Johannesburg.

Hostels let you really see Johannesburg
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in Johannesburg. Some include private rooms, while others offer double beds or bunk beds, so your whole crew can split the cost. If you’re traveling alone, hostels are the perfect way to find your Johannesburg family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.  

Youth hostels in Johannesburg are the best way to see the sights without losing your savings. Perks can include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and options for private rooms and bathrooms. Some hostels also include common areas where you can cook and share meals together, reheat leftovers, or just gather around to swap stories. The manager is likely a local who will be able to suggest new spots in Johannesburg for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Johannesburg isn’t going to explore itself.

Johannesburg Hostels essential information

Accommodation
26 Hostels
Lowest Price
$16
Highest Price
$180
Popular accommodation
Randburg Boarding Hostel, Accoustix Backpackers Lodge, Birchway's Backpackers , Glenada Hotel, Rosebank Boarding Hostel, Orlando West Guest House - Hostel, Fourways Youth Hostel, Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker, Sunny Lodge

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