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Johannesburg Backpackers

14 Umgwezi Rd | Emmarentia, Johannesburg 2195, South Africa
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Copenhagen
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I spent the longer part of my time in Joburg looking for good, reliable internet. I've tried dozens of internetcafés, paying loads for mediocre or worse service... I stayed with a friend in Sandton, so I know nothing of this backpackers. If you are in Johannesburg and need some delicous and stable internet, go to the Steers restaurant in the... More

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East London, South Africa
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013 via mobile

Amazing staff at Jo-burg backpackers! Beauty is a star :) thanks for your help!! The rooms were so clean, and the location is great,safe area! Only dissapointment, there is no bar or food, and you have to pay for wifi!

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Brattleboro, Vermont
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

This place isn't really for "tough backpackers." I would consider it more of a hotel. Rooms are very clean with good beds, clean and working showers. It is a 5-minute walk from Greenside which has all sorts of restaurants, bars, etc which is good because this location is isolated and you will need a car or driver to get around... More

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capital federal
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36 reviews 36 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2012

i ve stayed 15 days before world cup kick off the best infraestructure, with pool nice beds and staff place for making bbq and play football, near parks and very safe area also near the centre full of bars and restaurants

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Management response:
3 July 2012

Hi, Thanks for the feedback, we're really glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We all hope you enjoy the rest of your trip and if your ever back in Sunny Johannesburg please come and say Hi. Thanks, the JBP Crew :) More

Folsom, California, United States
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

We stayed here for 3 or 4 nights in mid December 2011. The low point on our Africa Trip. Read further if you want to know details, otherwise I'll save you some time- DON'T STAY HERE!! The only reason we stayed that long is we were prepaid and the internet, when it worked, was decent for Africa. It looked as... More

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AndyCTBP, Manager at Johannesburg Backpackers, responded to this review
8 February 2012

Hi, Thanks for the review ,we pride ourselves on making our place a fun and friendly home away from home for all our guests and to be somewhere that they want to come back to again and again. We fell short of that standard for you and we are sorry. We have taken on board your comments and are making... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

A clean place but very basic rooms. Only stayed as a stopover to the airport but found it fairly pricey for what it is.

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Sao Paulo, SP
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

I had a tight schedule in South Africa but Beauty, who works there, booked a unforgetable 6 day experience for me in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. Be back for sure!!!

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Camberley, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011

We arrive to a vary indifferent staff member and were shown a room full of ants, our concerns were not really taken on aboard and we moved to a different hotel, not staying the night.

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Additional Information about Johannesburg Backpackers

Address: 14 Umgwezi Rd | Emmarentia, Johannesburg 2195, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Gauteng > Greater Johannesburg > Johannesburg
Amenities:
Free Parking Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #12 of 62 Speciality lodging in Johannesburg
Price range (per night): S$24 - 44
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
This brand new backpackers is proudly brought to you by the team at Cape Town Backpackers so we really know what we’re doing! We have all of the facilities you would expect from a top quality backpackers including WiFi, and internet access, café and a self-catering kitchen, a comprehensive travel desk, and a great bar to meet fellow travellers. ... more   less 
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