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Spread the Cost
ATOL protected
Unbeatable prices
In Johannesburg (Johannesburg CBD)
Located in Johannesburg (Johannesburg CBD), Urban Backpackers is within a 15-minute walk of Carlton Centre and SAB World of Beer. This hostel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Johannesburg Art Gallery and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Market Theatre.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Xhosa, Portuguese, English, Zulu, French
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry
Spa
Free wifi
Restaurants
Housekeeping
Room service
Double Room (1)
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Twin Room (2)
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Dorm Room (4 Sleeper Female)
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Dorm Room (6 Sleeper Male) (9)
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Cleanliness
7.8/10
Location
0.0/10
Recommendation
100%
Closest airports
O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB)
26.6 km / 16.5 mi
Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA)
54.2 km / 33.7 mi
What's nearby
Johannesburg City Hall
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Carlton Centre
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
SAB World of Beer
1 km / 0.6 mi
1 Fox
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Market Theatre
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
The Market Theatre Flea Market
1.5 km / 1 mi
Museum Africa
1.5 km / 1 mi
The Pyramid Conference & Venue Centre
1.6 km / 1 mi
Mary Fitzgerald Square
1.7 km / 1 mi
Newtown Junction Mall
1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Joubert Park
1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Johannesburg Art Gallery
1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Nelson Mandela Bridge
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Neighbourgoods Market
2 km / 1.3 mi
Oriental Plaza
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry
Spa
Free wifi
Restaurants
Housekeeping
Room service
Top family-friendly amenities
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
A restaurants
A bar/lounges
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Terrace
Full-service spa
Free newspapers in lobby
Languages spoken
Xhosa
Portuguese
English
Zulu
French
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Shared/communal kitchen access
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars
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