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Urban Backpackers

Property class: 1.5
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Johannesburg CBD

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Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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100 Anderson Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2001
  • Place, Carlton Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Johannesburg City Hall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ellis Park Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Business Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Johannesburg

Johannesburg CBD stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Johannesburg CBD hostel, you'll find Carlton Centre and Standard Bank Gallery. Rissik Street Post Office and Johannesburg City Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carlton Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Johannesburg City Hall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Newtown Junction Mall - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Museum Africa - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Ellis Park Stadium - 6 min drive - 2.6 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

  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Falcon Peak Spur Steak Ranch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Urban Backpackers

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Johannesburg CBD
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Urban Backpackers also features a rooftop terrace and concierge services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Johannesburg hostel.

  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Urban Backpackers to the airport?

Urban Backpackers is 16.4 mi (25-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Urban Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Urban Backpackers.

Does Urban Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Urban Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Urban Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Gold Reef City Casino (7-min drive) and Emperors Palace Casino (21-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Urban Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Urban Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Urban Backpackers have a pool?

Urban Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Urban Backpackers have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Urban Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Urban Backpackers to downtown Johannesburg?

Urban Backpackers is 0.3 mi away from Johannesburg.