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    City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

    City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

    Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
    The price is $153 per night from May 16 to May 17
    $153
    includes taxes & fees
    $133 per night
    May 16 - May 17
    8.8/10 Excellent! (1,618 reviews)
    Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

    Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

    Estate 154, Corner 3rd & 6th Avenue, Bredell, Kempton Park, Gauteng
    The price is $70 per night from May 16 to May 17
    $70
    includes taxes & fees
    $61 per night
    May 16 - May 17
    8.6/10 Excellent! (253 reviews)
    Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

    Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

    Corner of York and Gladiator Streets, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
    The price is $91 per night from May 16 to May 17
    $91
    includes taxes & fees
    $79 per night
    May 16 - May 17
    8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 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

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23 Hostels
Lowest Price
$16
Highest Price
$153
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