Johannesburg hostels
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Best Johannesburg hostels
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Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
SouthC$ 48+
C$ 48+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 30+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Curiocity Johannesburg
CentralC$ 57+
C$ 57+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Homebase Melville - Hostel
CentralC$ 304+
C$ 304+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
C$ 48+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
59 on Eighth
CentralC$ 35+
C$ 35+
Free Wi-Fi
Explorer Backpackers
CentralC$ 19+
C$ 19+
Free Wi-Fi
Randburg Boarding Hostel
NorthC$ 23+
C$ 23+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Naledi Backpackers
SouthC$ 383+
C$ 383+
Free Wi-Fi
Fernrez@363
NorthC$ 84+
C$ 84+
Free Wi-Fi
Emerald Backpackers
C$ 48+
C$ 48+
Free Wi-Fi
Elsje's Country Inn
C$ 69+
C$ 69+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Fourways Youth Hostel
C$ 31+
C$ 31+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Umgwezi Lodge And Backpackers
CentralC$ 20+
C$ 20+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
The Birches Backpacker Lodge
CentralC$ 19+
C$ 19+
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 31+
Free Wi-Fi
Johannesburg hostels near the city centre
18 Jorissen Student Residence
CentralC$ 48+
C$ 48+
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 | May |
|---|---|
High season | October |
Average price (weeknight) | C$ 21 |
Average price (weekend night) | C$ 18 |
Cheapest month to stay with an average 60% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 139% 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.
Average nightly price per month
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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 May and February.
- Hostel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll likely find the best hostel deals in Johannesburg if you stay on a Thursday. 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.
- The cheapest 3-star hostel in Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 89, while the most expensive was C$ 134.
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