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Spread the Cost
ATOL protected
Unbeatable prices
In Johannesburg (Randburg)
With a stay at Explorer Backpackers in Johannesburg (Randburg), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. This hostel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Montecasino and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Sandton City Mall.
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests ()
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Self parking (surcharge)
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Breakfast available
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Bar
Housekeeping
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Large Twin Bunk BedMore detailsComfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Large Twin Bunk BedMore detailsStandard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Large Twin Bunk BedMore detailsClosest airports
O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB)
36.4 km / 22.6 mi
Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA)
31.1 km / 19.3 mi
What's nearby
4th Avenue Parkhurst
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Johannesburg Botanical Garden
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Emmarentia Dam
2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Zoo Lake Park
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Rosebank Mall
2.7 km / 1.6 mi
The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center
2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Dunkeld West Shopping Centre
3 km / 1.9 mi
Johannesburg Zoo
3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Hyde Park Corner
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
South African National Museum of Military History
4.3 km / 2.7 mi
The Wanderers Golf Club
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Killarney Golf Club
4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Netcare Milpark Hospital
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Wanderers Stadium
4.9 km / 3 mi
Johannesburg Eye Hospital
4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Breakfast available
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Bar
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Self parking (surcharge)
Food and drink
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
Activities nearby
Self parking (surcharge)
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
No cribs (infant beds)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Tours/ticket assistance
Housekeeping - once per stay
Limited housekeeping
Families love it for
No cribs (infant beds)
Languages spoken
English
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 11:00 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 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 17
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars
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