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Urban Backpackers

1.5 star property
Hostel in Johannesburg with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk

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Property grounds
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Desk, free WiFi
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Urban Backpackers combines city exploration with downtime on their rooftop terrace overlooking Johannesburg CBD. Guests connect with in-room WiFi, borrow bikes to explore, and rely on the 24-hour front desk and concierge for their South African adventure.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Double Room

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  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room

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Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

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  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

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About the neighborhood

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2001, Gauteng, Johannesburg, 100 Anderson Street, Marshalltown

What's nearby

  • Carlton Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Johannesburg City Hall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Witwatersrand - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Ellis Park Stadium - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 4 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Ellis Park Station - 6 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 19 min walk
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café@50 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Falcon Peak Spur Steak Ranch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Urban Backpackers

Hostel near Gold Reef City Casino
Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a restaurant, and a snack bar/deli at Urban Backpackers. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bike rentals, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Urban Backpackers offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Balconies, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Noir

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Urban Backpackers Hotel Johannesburg
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Urban Backpackers Hostel Johannesburg
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Urban Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Urban Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Johannesburg

Frequently asked questions

Is Urban Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Urban Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Urban Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Urban Backpackers located?

Located in Johannesburg CBD, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Carlton Centre and Johannesburg City Hall. Joubert Park and Johannesburg Art Gallery are also within 1 mi (2 km). Ellis Park Station is 25 minutes by foot and Johannesburg Park Station is 19 minutes.

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