Hostels in popular neighbourhoods in Johannesburg
Below are the most popular neighbourhoods in Johannesburg to stay in, as well as some of the best hostels in each area
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These hotels usually make for a cheap way to stay in Johannesburg
Rosebank Hostel
217 Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Johannesburg Youth Hostel
479 Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Accoustix Backpackers Hostel
477 Jan Smuts Avenue, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Explorer Backpackers
27 7th St, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Get the best value hostel in Johannesburg
These hostels have the best prices for their ratings
Johannesburg Youth Hostel
479 Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Explorer Backpackers
27 7th St, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Fernrez@363
363 Main Avenue, Ferndale, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Accoustix Backpackers Hostel
477 Jan Smuts Avenue, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Rosebank Hostel
217 Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
When to book a hostel in Johannesburg
Check out the information below to find the best deal on a hostel in Johannesburg
| Low season | November | cheapest month to stay |
| High season | August | most expensive time to stay |
| 56% | expected price decrease | |
| 45% | expected price increase |
Price | €8 - €34 |
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| Cheapest day of week | Friday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
| Highest day of week | Thursday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
| €8 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day | |
| €34 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day |
Information about staying in Johannesburg
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What is the average length of a stay in a Johannesburg hostel?
On average, momondo users who have stayed at Johannesburg hostels have stayed for 7 days. On average, a 7-days stay at a hostel in Johannesburg will cost €151.
Are Johannesburg hostels a better deal than Johannesburg hotels?
Typically, a hostel in Johannesburg costs €22/night. Hostel prices are 22% less expensive than 2 star hotels and 71% less expensive than 4 star hotels. Hostels would be considered a very good deal compared to 2 star or 4 star hotels
How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Johannesburg?
As of April 2025, there are 2,976 operators available to choose from for hotels in Johannesburg.
When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Johannesburg?
Prices for hotels in Johannesburg are refreshed on a daily basis.