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Best Johannesburg hostels

Most recommended Johannesburg hostels

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Curiocity Backpackers Johannesburg - Johannesburg - Balcony
C$ 66+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Homebase Melville - Hostel - Johannesburg - Bedroom
Homebase Melville - Hostel
7.7 Good
CentralC$ 71+
C$ 71+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Sleek Hostel
5 Fair
NorthC$ 34+
C$ 34+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Johannesburg Youth Hostel
6.5 Okay
NorthC$ 38+
C$ 38+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Explorer Backpackers
9.4 Wonderful
CentralC$ 59+
C$ 59+
Free Wi-Fi
Rosebank Hostel
4.6 Mediocre
NorthC$ 30+
C$ 30+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Fernrez@363
7 Good
NorthC$ 33+
C$ 33+
Free Wi-Fi
Elsje's Country Inn
8.3 Very good
C$ 71+
C$ 71+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Bdn
10 Wonderful
EastC$ 27+
C$ 27+
Free Wi-Fi
Melville House
6.9 Okay
CentralC$ 45+
C$ 45+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool

Johannesburg hostels near the city centre

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How much is a Johannesburg hostel?

Here are our most popular & best value hostels

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Good to know

Low season

June

High season

August

Average price (weeknight)

C$ 42

Average price (weekend night)

C$ 25
Cheapest month to stay with an average 38% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 113% 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

  • 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 Sunday.
  • 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.
  • Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hostel in Johannesburg for 16 days.

FAQs when booking a hostel in Johannesburg

  • How much does a hostel cost in Johannesburg?

    Hostel prices in Johannesburg can vary depending on a number of factors. The average price for a hostel in Johannesburg is C$ 23 but KAYAK users have found hostels for as cheap as C$ 16 in the last 3 days.

  • Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Johannesburg?

    The average price for a night in a hostel in Johannesburg is C$ 23 compared to C$ 125 for a night in a hotel.

Where to find the best hostels in Johannesburg?

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