Explorer Backpackers
2.0 star property
Room options
View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Large Single Bunk Bed
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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Large Single Bunk Bed
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Large Single Bunk Bed
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About the area
Johannesburg
With a stay at Explorer Backpackers in Johannesburg (Randburg), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. .This hostel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Montecasino and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Gold Reef City Casino.
What's nearby
- 4th Avenue Parkhurst - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Delta Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Johannesburg Botanical Garden - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Emmarentia Dam - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Rosebank Mall - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
- Rosebank Station - 12 min drive
- Johannesburg Sandton Station - 18 min drive
- O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
- The Blockman - 6 min walk
- Pirates Sports Club - 6 min walk
- Liban Cafe & Restaurant - 6 min walk
- Hudson's - 7 min walk
- Jolly Roger - 1 min walk
About this property
Explorer Backpackers
Hostel in Johannesburg with a 24-hour front desk and a bar
Explorer Backpackers offers 34 shared accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Self-serve breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Self-serve breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site (ZAR 40 per day)
- Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
- Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 60 per person
- A bar/lounge
Family friendly
- In-room microwave
- In-room refrigerator
- Laundry facilities
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
Guest services
- Housekeeping (once per stay)
- Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
- Garden
More
- Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bathroom
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Shared kitchen access
More
- Desk
- Shared accommodation
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Minimum check-in age: 17
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Deposit: ZAR 100.00 per person, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
- Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately ZAR 60 per person
- Self parking fee: ZAR 40 per day
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Property is also known as
Explorer Backpackers Randburg
Explorer Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Explorer Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Randburg