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1. Glenada Hotel

Johannesburg South

Mamotebang

AED 118 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

2. Fourways Youth Hostel

Sandton

AED 81 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sep - 8 Sep

3. Orlando West Guest House - Hostel

Soweto

Hélène

4. Rosebank Boarding Hostel

Johannesburg

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5. Birchway's Backpackers

Hatfield

6. Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker

Johannesburg

Lehto

7. Accoustix Backpackers Lodge

Randburg

Hamish

AED 101 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sep - 6 Sep

Standard Shared Dormitory, Men only, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), individually decorated

8. Sunny Lodge

Sunnyside

AED 83 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

9. Randburg Boarding Hostel

Randburg

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AED 104 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

10. Johannesburg Youth Hostel

Randburg

Melo

AED 99 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

11. The area is very Peaceful, quiet and Safe . It is indeed a HomeAway from Home

Randburg

AED 294 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

12. Johannesburg Boarding Hostel

Randburg

"Firstly, the address advertised as well as the photographs of the accomodation are and is not the address of the actual "hostel. " There is no transportation to the actual address on Jan Smuts rd where you find out that you will be staying UPON ARRIVAL.. The cleanliness of the rooms are at best disgusting. No toilet paper is the tip of the iceberg. There are naked woman walking the halls with numerous "visitors" coming in and out. The owner\manager is impossible to get hold of. Disgraceful....

Matthrew

AED 84 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sep - 6 Sep

13. Fourways Backpackers Lodge

Sandton

Bongani

14. Elsje's Country Inn - Guesthouse

Bredell

Anton

AED 262 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sep - 5 Sep

15. Fourways Boarding Hostel

Sandton

16. Sleek Student Hostel

Randburg

Executive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), individually furnished

17. Art Deco Budget Accommodation Rosebank - Hostel

Rosebank

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sep - 8 Sep

18. Shaheen Hostel

Auckland Park

19. Urban Backpackers

Johannesburg CBD

20. Explorer Backpackers

Randburg

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Top Gauteng Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

8/10 Good

"The staff were completely welcoming and having a restaurant on site was very beneficial. The only issue I had was that we were told that breakfast was not included in outlet stay, but we quickly pointed out using the Expedia app, that yes, we paid for that. Every time that I went in for breakfast, I had to show the Expedia confirmation- this was annoying because the check in person told us that this would be communicated in the. The hotel told us that the issue was with the booking agency, so Expedia was the issue. Other than that, the overall staff was very nice particularly the Chef and Lizwe, along with a tall gentleman that greeted all the guests upon arrival. The security at the hotel is another great thing, along with the convenience of a free shuttle to the airport."

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

8/10 Good

"Everything is really good including the price but getting from the arrivals hall to the hotel is difficult. I definitely needed some locals help and when I asked how far to walk, three separate people working there - at different times when I asked - said “Shheewww”. I.e. it’s a fair walk especially with bags etc. All in all, great value for money if you can deal with 500+ metre walk up and and escalators, walkways, around bends, etc.."

Sandton Sun & Towers

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was large and contained a corner desk separated by decoratively lit wall. The room contained a luggage room. It was very convenient to access the suitcase and have it out of sight. The staff were very polite and went out of their way to accommodate us. The check-in lady was simply magical! Breakfast was filling and wonderful."

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Our top choices for Gauteng hostels

1. Glenada Hotel

2. Fourways Youth Hostel

3. Orlando West Guest House - Hostel

4. Rosebank Boarding Hostel

5. Birchway's Backpackers

6. Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker

7. Accoustix Backpackers Lodge

8. Sunny Lodge

9. Randburg Boarding Hostel

10. Johannesburg Youth Hostel

11. The area is very Peaceful, quiet and Safe . It is indeed a HomeAway from Home

12. Johannesburg Boarding Hostel

13. Fourways Backpackers Lodge

14. Elsje's Country Inn - Guesthouse

15. Fourways Boarding Hostel

16. Sleek Student Hostel

17. Art Deco Budget Accommodation Rosebank - Hostel

18. Shaheen Hostel

19. Urban Backpackers

20. Explorer Backpackers

Top Gauteng Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square

Sandton Sun & Towers

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

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