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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.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Private parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Garden
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Marcelo
Brazil
“Good bed in a cozy hostel. Great location in Parkhurst.” - Ciaran
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
“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
“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
“Awesome hostel: nice house, clean, safe area, the vibes are incredible, great staff, super social!!! Love this !!!” - Serkan
Turkey
“Bontle was great person in reception she helped me for everything Hostel was close to restaurants in main street” - Maren
Germany
“Everything was super comfortable and clean, good kitchen and showers.” - Ching
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
“I liked this place, I came back twice after visiting neighbor countries. The staff are nice and friendly.” - Sithole
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.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.





