Find Cheap Hostels in Johannesburg

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for sightseeing. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its museums and entertainment venues.

These dorm-style accommodations come in many different forms, but they have a few qualities in common, including low prices, a social atmosphere, and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).

Based on our customers’ reviews, these hostels in Johannesburg have the highest ratings: CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a bar. Rooms come with towels, desks, and bed sheets. Fourways Boarding Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Montecasino. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as an outdoor pool. Rooms come with showers, lockers, and bed sheets. Rosebank Boarding Hostel - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. You’ll find towels, showers, and bed sheets in all rooms. Orlando West Guest House - Hostel - You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as free parking. You’ll find towels, showers, and free toiletries in all rooms. Accoustix Backpackers Lodge - Property features include free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Rooms come with towels, showers, and lockers.

If you’re in the market for an affordable place to stay in Johannesburg, one of Expedia’s 29 hostels could be a great option.

The weather is important when you’re discovering new places, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually January and October with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are July and June with an average of 56°F. Average annual precipitation for Johannesburg is 31 inches.

In general, Johannesburg is known for its safari tours, soccer matches, and museums. Major attractions include Montecasino. Get out into nature with places like Johannesburg Botanical Garden, Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, and Krugersdorp Game Reserve. Cultural attractions include Constitution Hill, Apartheid Museum, and Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Johannesburg in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB), 12.8 mi (20.6 km) away. Another option is Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA), situated 19.9 mi (32 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transit to get around. You can access metro transit at Ellis Park Station, Rosebank Station, and Rhodesfield Station. Train stations like Johannesburg Park Station and Johannesburg Sandton Station make it easy to see more of the surrounding area.