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Johannesburg, South Africa
20 Jan — 21 Jan2
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Tips for booking hostels in Johannesburg

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Johannesburg. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 19 January 2025.
Cheapest month:June
Most expensive month:August
Average price in Johannesburg:₹ 1,807/night
Cheapest price found:₹ 693/night
Cheapest day:Monday
Most expensive day:Saturday
₹ 962 - ₹ 3,337
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
₹ 1,478 - ₹ 4,158
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hostels in Johannesburg, South Africa

Discover affordable stays in Johannesburg that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Johannesburg can be found for as low as ₹ 866 per night. There is currently one property in Johannesburg that can be booked for this price. Rosebank Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 19 January 2025
Out of the hostels in Johannesburg we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
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Rosebank Hostel
Rosebank Hostel
Rosebank Hostel
217 Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
6.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 866
Avg. per night
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Curiocity Backpackers Johannesburg
Curiocity Backpackers Johannesburg
Curiocity Backpackers Johannesburg
302 Fox Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 1,559
Avg. per night
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Rosebank Lodge And Backpacker
Rosebank Lodge And Backpacker
Rosebank Lodge And Backpacker
217 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parktown, Gauteng, South Africa
4.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 1,732
Avg. per night
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Fernrez@363 - Hostel
Fernrez@363 - Hostel
Fernrez@363 - Hostel
363 Main Avenue, Ferndale, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
13.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 1,992
Avg. per night
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Other accommodations in Johannesburg

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Kleine Constantia Boutique Guest House
Kleine Constantia Boutique Guest House
Kleine Constantia Boutique Guest House
1014 Calendula Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
14.7 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 7,880
Avg. per night
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The Haystack On Homestead
The Haystack On Homestead
The Haystack On Homestead
13 Homestead Road, Edenburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
16.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
₹ 4,676
Avg. per night
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Hyde Park Guest House
Hyde Park Guest House
Hyde Park Guest House
28B Third Road, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
8.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 7,687
Avg. per night
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Marion Lodge
Marion Lodge
Marion Lodge
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
12.2 km from city centre
Air conditioning
₹ 3,622
Avg. per night
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Legacy Guest Lodge
Legacy Guest Lodge
Legacy Guest Lodge
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
2.6 km from city centre
Air conditioning
₹ 1,559
Avg. per night
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Amadwala Lodge
Amadwala Lodge
Amadwala Lodge
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
20.6 km from city centre
₹ 4,849
Avg. per night
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Easy Stay - The Vantage Rosebank
Easy Stay - The Vantage Rosebank
Easy Stay - The Vantage Rosebank
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
6.4 km from city centre
₹ 4,762
Avg. per night
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Kyalami Creek
Kyalami Creek
Kyalami Creek
Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
4.6 km from city centre
Air conditioning
₹ 4,936
Avg. per night
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Where to stay in Johannesburg

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Facts about staying in Johannesburg

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Johannesburg to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 19 January 2025.

  • What is the cost of a hostel in Johannesburg?

    Hostels in Johannesburg will cost ₹ 1,808 per night on average. However some users found hostels for as low as ₹ 752 per night. A good deal on a Johannesburg hostel would be ₹ 1,576 per night or less. Keep in mind that booking in August may be more expensive, whereas booking in January is the cheapest month of the year.

  • What’s the best hostel in Johannesburg?

    While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Johannesburg, Curiocity Backpackers Johannesburg is currently the best, based on 1,398 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 7.9/10.

  • What hostel is closest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Curiocity Backpackers Johannesburg is 19.1 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, making it the closest Johannesburg hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

  • Should I stay in a Johannesburg hostel?

    Aside from the fact that Johannesburg hostels tend to be more affordable than other stay types, they also have a more lively social scene. This social environment is perfect for individuals, couples, and even families who are looking to meet fellow travellers in Johannesburg.

  • Does Johannesburg have hostels with “Airport shuttle” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, there is 1 hostel in Johannesburg with “Airport shuttle” listed as an amenity, the most popular being Curiocity Backpackers Johannesburg (based on user data).

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