Explorer Backpackers

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Explorer Backpackers in Johannesburg offers a hostel with private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and a bar. Convenient Facilities: The property provides free bicycles, a shared kitchen, and an outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a work desk, shower, and private bathrooms. Prime Location: Located 28 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport, the hostel is near Parkview Golf Club (2 km), Sandton City Mall (7 km), and Johannesburg Stadium (10 km). Guests appreciate the safety and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

American

Private parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jack
South Africa South Africa
“Clean rooms,clean beds,friendly staff, location and essential services provided.”
Bob
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“There was only one double room, I was able to book it for the days I needed it. The shower had a mixer tap (this is unusual in South Africa). The bed was comfortable. It was not expensive. Friendly fellow travelers.”
Marcelo
Brazil Brazil
“Good bed in a cozy hostel. Great location in Parkhurst.”
Ciaran
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice large room, big outside area, huge showers with loads of space to change. Really lovely host, very friendly and talkative. Allowed me to check in early and the. Leave bags for a whole day.”
Dire
South Africa South Africa
“The place is situated in a good area…close to alot of places..was easy for me to get to work❤️The staff was lovely even other guests were very welcoming…I give the place 1000/10”
T
Botswana Botswana
“I don't even know where to start. This place is amazing. It's in one of the safest area in Johannesburg, house keeping is done daily, it's not loud so you can work they even have a work station set up. The staff is super friendly and respectful...”
Leandro
Argentina Argentina
“Awesome hostel: nice house, clean, safe area, the vibes are incredible, great staff, super social!!! Love this !!!”
Serkan
Turkey Turkey
“Bontle was great person in reception she helped me for everything Hostel was close to restaurants in main street”
Maren
Germany Germany
“Everything was super comfortable and clean, good kitchen and showers.”
Ching
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“very clean, cozy bed. Nice people hanging around. Not sure if they are staff or guests but felt like a family or friend gathering. Lots of restaurants nearby. I felt very safe during my stay.”

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 13:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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