Johannesburg
South Africa · Price calendar
Dorm beds in Johannesburg, South Africa range from $13 to $24/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 11 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Jul 4, Jul 10, Jul 11.
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Hostel prices in Johannesburg, South Africa
A typical dorm night in Johannesburg runs about $15.
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Hostels we track in Johannesburg
- CURIOCITY Joburg 7.3 · 1,077 reviews
- Brown Sugar Backpackers 9.3 · 756 reviews
- Lebo's Soweto Backpackers 9.8 · 373 reviews
- Accoustix Backpackers Hostel 6.3 · 118 reviews
- Explorer Backpackers 7.9 · 77 reviews
- Marion Lodge 0.0 · 6 reviews
- Afrique Boutique Hotel O.R Tambo 0.0 · 1 reviews
- Glenanda Hotel 4.3 · 1 reviews
- Greenshade Lodge 2.0 · 1 reviews
- Adhara Hotel
- Melville House
Local knowledge for Johannesburg
Where to stay
Most hostels cluster in Maboneng (Fox Street and its side streets) and Braamfontein near Juta Street. Maboneng is walkable and has food and nightlife on your doorstep. Braamfontein puts you close to the Neighbourgoods Market on Saturdays and the Wits University crowd keeps it lively.
Getting around
- Use Bolt or Uber exclusively. Metered taxis have no standard pricing and tourists consistently overpay. Every local uses ride-hailing apps.
- The Rea Vaya BRT connects Soweto to the city center cheaply and safely. Take it to Vilakazi Street in Orlando West rather than paying for a full guided tour.
- Constitution Hill (the old fort prison turned Constitutional Court) lets you walk the grounds and the Constitutional Court building for free, though the Number Four and Women's Jail exhibitions charge admission.
When to go
June through August is dry-season high season, hostels fill early and prices rise. January and February are the cheapest months once the December holiday crowd clears out.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hostel in Johannesburg cost per night?
Dorm beds in Johannesburg currently range from $13 to $24/night based on the next 3 months of availability.
When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Johannesburg?
Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Johannesburg are July 4, July 10, July 11.
How many hostels does HostelHawk track in Johannesburg?
HostelHawk currently tracks 11 hostels in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Where do backpackers stay in Johannesburg?
Most hostels cluster in Maboneng (Fox Street and its side streets) and Braamfontein near Juta Street. Maboneng is walkable and has food and nightlife on your doorstep. Braamfontein puts you close to the Neighbourgoods Market on Saturdays and the Wits University crowd keeps it lively.
What is the best time of year to visit Johannesburg?
June through August is dry-season high season, hostels fill early and prices rise. January and February are the cheapest months once the December holiday crowd clears out.