Johannesburg hostels
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Best Johannesburg hostels
Most recommended Johannesburg hostels
Curiocity Johannesburg
Central$68+
$68+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
South$53+
$53+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Homebase Melville - Hostel
Central$371+
$371+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
59 on Eighth
Central$43+
$43+
Free Wi-Fi
Sleek Hostel
North$36+
$36+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Johannesburg Youth Hostel
North$28+
$28+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Explorer Backpackers
Central$23+
$23+
Free Wi-Fi
Johannesburg Boarding Hostel
North$40+
$40+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Rosebank Hostel
North$31+
$31+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Randburg Boarding Hostel
North$27+
$27+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Naledi Backpackers
South$467+
$467+
Free Wi-Fi
Fernrez@363
North$103+
$103+
Free Wi-Fi
Melville House
Central$55+
$55+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Umgwezi Lodge And Backpackers
Central$25+
$25+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
The Birches Backpacker Lodge
Central$23+
$23+
Free Wi-Fi
Johannesburg hostels near the city centre
18 Jorissen Student Residence
Central$58+
$58+
How much is a Johannesburg hostel?
Here are our most popular & best value hostels2 stars and below
4 stars and above
Good to know
Low season | October |
|---|---|
High season | August |
Average price (weeknight) | $17 |
Average price (weekend night) | $20 |
Cheapest month to stay with an average 24% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 43% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.
When to book a hostel in Johannesburg
Price per night / 3-star hostel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
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Top tips for finding Johannesburg hostel deals
- If you’re looking for a cheap hostel in Johannesburg, you should consider going during the low season. You’ll generally find lower-priced hostels in Johannesburg in October and May.
- Hostel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll likely find the best hostel deals in Johannesburg if you stay on a Monday. The most expensive day for hostel bookings is Friday.
- If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book more than 90 days before your stay to get the best price for a Johannesburg hostel.
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