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Urban Backpackers

1.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Carlton Centre

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Daily local cuisine breakfast (ZAR 55.00 per person)
Meeting facility
Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Premium bedding
  • BBQ(s)
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (2)

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Premium bedding
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (1)

Highlights

Premium bedding
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dorm Room (6 Sleeper Female)

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Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Dorm Room (6 Sleeper Male) (9)

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Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dorm Room (6 Sleeper Mixed)

Highlights

Premium bedding
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dorm Room (4 Sleeper Female)

Highlights

Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

Map
100 Anderson St, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2107

What's nearby

  • Carlton Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Witwatersrand - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ellis Park Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Apartheid Museum - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 25 min drive
  • Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 57 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 18 min walk
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 22 min drive
  • Ellis Park Station - 29 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Vida E Caffè - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Daily Buzz - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪City Perk Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Benders Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shop Around The Corner Pty. Ltd. - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Urban Backpackers

At Urban Backpackers, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Gold Reef City Casino and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Xhosa, Zulu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 17 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (17 years old and younger) are not allowed
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 9 AM–noon
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Room service

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception

Facilities

  • Terrace

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 55.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Urban Backpackers Johannesburg
Urban Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Urban Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Johannesburg

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Urban Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Urban Backpackers?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Urban Backpackers.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Urban Backpackers?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Urban Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Urban Backpackers?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Gold Reef City Casino (7-min drive) and Emperors Palace Casino (21-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Urban Backpackers and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Carlton Centre (9-min walk) and SAB World of Beer (13-min walk), along with Market Theatre (0.9 mi) and Johannesburg Art Gallery (1.1 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Urban Backpackers?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Urban Backpackers like?
Urban Backpackers is a short 4-minute walk from Johannesburg City Hall and 9 minutes' walk from Carlton Centre.

Urban Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Itumeleng, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Phuti Joseph, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Well ot wasnt really as the picture i had seen made it to look like but it was nice. Clean rooms amd beds, overall a satifactory enviroment
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Unsatisactory service
I made an online booking and confirmed a week later regarding my booking. To my surprise when I came to check in I had to pay an additional R165. We got key to the rooms they had allocated for us and when out for a few minutes when we came back with my sister and friend, my sister who was allocated in a ladies room found that they put in males with her in the same room - in a guys room we were mixed with smoking and drinking guys. This was indeed a bad experience. My sister was given another room it had extra beds we then decided to sleep there. When we checked out we were told we have to pay an extra R195 because the room is expensive. They didn't even apologize for the inconvenience caused. What I know is that we'll never use the place again and don't recommend it to anyone. The blankets were old on smelly, though the sheets were clean and showers not bad. But still.
Emmanuel, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for a low budget
Super kind staff. Of course the neibougrhood is creepy and dangerous but it’s the same everywhere is joburg. Door basics but enought for a low budget. Kitchen could have a little bit more accessorie
valerie, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

I didn't sleep in this hotel because, they could not open for me on arrival.
Abdul-Rashid, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Buhle, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Lidia, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

位置佳，車聲吵
在Joburg市中心區,不錯的選擇...:)
songchiang, 3-night trip
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