Urban Backpackers

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

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Desk, free WiFi
View from property
Interior
Terrace/patio
Food and drink

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate bedroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate bedroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate bedroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate bedroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Business Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate bedroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
100 Anderson Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2001

What's nearby

  • Carlton Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Witwatersrand - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Ellis Park Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 7 min drive - 6.7 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

  • ‪Falcon Peak Spur - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬7 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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Noir

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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

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
Urban Backpackers Hotel
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Urban Backpackers Hostel Johannesburg
Urban Backpackers Hostel
Urban Backpackers Johannesburg
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, Standard Bank Gallery, and Rissik Street Post Office. Johannesburg City Hall and Joubert Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Johannesburg Park Station is 19 minutes by foot and Ellis Park Station is 25 minutes.

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