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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 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.
  • Tarek
    Sweden Sweden
    I liked this place, I came back twice after visiting neighbor countries. The staff are nice and friendly.
  • Sithole
    South Africa South Africa
    Ideally located close to the vibrant heart of Parkhurst with restaurants, pubs,etc close to the Rosebank mall. Get the true value of your money.

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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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