Name: Explorer Backpackers
Address: 27 7th Street Parkhurst, Randburg, 2193 Johannesburg, South Africa, 27 7th Street Parkhurst, Gauteng, 2193, South Africa
Rating: 8.8

Explorer Backpackers

–Excellent location - show map

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Property highlights

Breakfast

Good breakfast

Parking

Private parking, On-site parking

Free WiFi

Internet services

Family friendly

Board games/puzzles

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Explorer Backpackers in Johannesburg offers a hostel with private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and a bar. Convenient Facilities: The property provides free bicycles, a shared kitchen, and an outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a work desk, shower, and private bathrooms. Prime Location: Located 28 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport, the hostel is near Parkview Golf Club (2 km), Sandton City Mall (7 km), and Johannesburg Stadium (10 km). Guests appreciate the safety and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Accommodation Type	Number of guests	Today's price	Your choices	How many rooms will you need for your stay? Please select here. Select beds
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed 237 feet² Free WiFi Shower Toilet Linen Socket near the bed Desk Shared bathroom Fan Extra long beds (> 2 metres) Toilet paper Hand sanitiser	Max adults: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$15 per night Price US$45 Excluded: 14 % VAT	Breakfast US$3 (optional) Partially refundable Pay online discount may be available	Select rooms
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed 258 feet² Free WiFi	Max adults: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$17 per night Price US$50 Excluded: 14 % VAT	Breakfast US$3 (optional) Partially refundable Pay online discount may be available	Select rooms
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed 194 feet² Bath Private bathroom Free WiFi	Max adults: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$17 per night Price US$52 Excluded: 14 % VAT	Breakfast US$3 (optional) Partially refundable Pay online discount may be available • We have 4 left	Select rooms
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed 172 feet² Free WiFi	Max adults: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$18 per night Price US$53 Excluded: 14 % VAT	Breakfast US$3 (optional) Partially refundable Pay online discount may be available • We have 3 left	Select rooms

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Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Jack

South Africa

“Clean rooms,clean beds,friendly staff, location and essential services provided.”

Bob

United Kingdom

“There was only one double room, I was able to book it for the days I needed it. The shower had a mixer tap (this is unusual in South Africa). The bed was comfortable. It was not expensive. Friendly fellow travelers.”

Marcelo

Brazil

“Good bed in a cozy hostel. Great location in Parkhurst.”

Ciaran

United Kingdom

“Nice large room, big outside area, huge showers with loads of space to change. Really lovely host, very friendly and talkative. Allowed me to check in early and the. Leave bags for a whole day.”

Dire

South Africa

“The place is situated in a good area…close to alot of places..was easy for me to get to work❤️The staff was lovely even other guests were very welcoming…I give the place 1000/10”

Botswana

“I don't even know where to start. This place is amazing. It's in one of the safest area in Johannesburg, house keeping is done daily, it's not loud so you can work they even have a work station set up. The staff is super friendly and respectful...”

Leandro

Argentina

“Awesome hostel: nice house, clean, safe area, the vibes are incredible, great staff, super social!!! Love this !!!”

Serkan

Turkey

“Bontle was great person in reception she helped me for everything Hostel was close to restaurants in main street”

Maren

Germany

“Everything was super comfortable and clean, good kitchen and showers.”

Ching

Hong Kong

“very clean, cozy bed. Nice people hanging around. Not sure if they are staff or guests but felt like a family or friend gathering. Lots of restaurants nearby. I felt very safe during my stay.”

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in

From 13:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 12:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted