Explorer Backpackers

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Dates

March 2025

5

April 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Parking available
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Laundry
Kitchen

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27 7th St, Randburg, Gauteng, 2193

4th Avenue Parkhurst
‪1 min walk‬
Johannesburg Botanical Garden
‪3 min drive‬
Emmarentia Dam
‪3 min drive‬
Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Sleeps 1
1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Sleeps 1
1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only

Sleeps 1
1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Kitchen
Microwave
Living/dining area

for 1 apartment

includes taxes & fees

19 Mar - 20 Mar

About this property

Hostel in Johannesburg with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

This hostel features a bar/lounge, self parking, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

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.

During your stay at Explorer Backpackers, you're just a quick walk from 4th Avenue Parkhurst. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge).

Free WiFi
Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
Self-serve breakfast served daily for a fee
Self parking available for a fee
Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
7 minutes by car from Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and 8 minutes from Nelson Mandela Square

As a guest of Explorer Backpackers, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Johannesburg hostel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy self-serve breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

Self parking on site (ZAR 40 per day)

Food and drink

Self-service breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: ZAR 60 per person
1 bar

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Microwave
Fridge

Conveniences

Lockers available

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

Garden

More

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels

Food and drink

Cookware/dishes/utensils
Microwave
Oven
Fridge
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop

More

Desk
Shared accommodations

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit: ZAR 100.00 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

Explorer Backpackers Randburg

Explorer Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Explorer Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Randburg