What is the cost of a hostel in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg hostels are S$ 27/night, on average. However, you may find that prices fluctuate depending on the time of year. In April is often the cheapest month to book, and in August is the most expensive month to book a hostel in Johannesburg. Our users recently found hostels for S$ 11/night - which is currently the lowest price. Keep in mind that we would consider anything in Johannesburg for S$ 24/night or less a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Johannesburg?

Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Johannesburg is Curiocity Backpackers Johannesburg. 1,440 users from HotelsCombined gave the Curiocity Backpackers Johannesburg a 8.0/10 rating.

What hostel is closest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

It is 19.1 km to get from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Curiocity Backpackers Johannesburg (the nearest Johannesburg hostel to the airport).

Should I stay in a Johannesburg hostel?

Hostels in Johannesburg tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Johannesburg hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

Affordable Johannesburg Hostels From S$ 13/night

Travel insights for hostels in Johannesburg

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Johannesburg including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Johannesburg is November (S$ 16). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Johannesburg is August (S$ 66).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Johannesburg?

The cheapest day to stay in Johannesburg is Friday (S$ 16). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is S$ 66.

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Cheapest hostels in Johannesburg, South Africa

Out of the hostels in Johannesburg we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.

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Rosebank Hostel

217 Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

6.8 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

S$ 13

Avg. per night

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Accoustix Backpackers Hostel

477 Jan Smuts Avenue, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa

5.0 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

S$ 16

Avg. per night

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Curiocity Backpackers Johannesburg

302 Fox Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

1.8 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

S$ 24

Avg. per night

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Fernrez@363

363 Main Avenue, Ferndale, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

13.6 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

S$ 27

Avg. per night

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Other accommodations in Johannesburg

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African Tribes Guest Lodge & Conference

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

21.0 km from city centre

Air conditioning

Airport shuttle

S$ 47

Avg. per night

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Legacy Guest Lodge

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

2.6 km from city centre

Air conditioning

S$ 24

Avg. per night

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Amadwala Lodge

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

20.6 km from city centre

S$ 73

Avg. per night

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Elizabeth Manor Guest House

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

10.7 km from city centre

Air conditioning

Airport shuttle

S$ 88

Avg. per night

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58 On Hume

58 Hume Road, Dunkeld, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

7.1 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

S$ 189

Avg. per night

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The Haystack On Homestead

13 Homestead Road, Edenburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

16.2 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Airport shuttle

S$ 71

Avg. per night

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Gallo Manor Executive Bed & Breakfast

23 Canterbury Crescent, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

16.5 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

S$ 68

Avg. per night

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Hyde Park Guest House

28B Third Road, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

8.3 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

S$ 124

Avg. per night

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Easy Stay - The Vantage Rosebank

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

6.4 km from city centre

Air conditioning

S$ 89

Avg. per night

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Where to stay in Johannesburg

Scroll through the map to find hostels close to the Johannesburg neighborhood(s) you plan on visiting. As an added benefit, users can click a hostel they're interesting in to find helpful information and deals for that hostel.

Facts about staying in Johannesburg

What is the cost of a hostel in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg hostels are S$ 27/night, on average. However, you may find that prices fluctuate depending on the time of year. In April is often the cheapest month to book, and in August is the most expensive month to book a hostel in Johannesburg. Our users recently found hostels for S$ 11/night - which is currently the lowest price. Keep in mind that we would consider anything in Johannesburg for S$ 24/night or less a good deal.
What’s the best hostel in Johannesburg?
Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Johannesburg is Curiocity Backpackers Johannesburg. 1,440 users from HotelsCombined gave the Curiocity Backpackers Johannesburg a 8.0/10 rating.
What hostel is closest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
It is 19.1 km to get from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Curiocity Backpackers Johannesburg (the nearest Johannesburg hostel to the airport).
Should I stay in a Johannesburg hostel?
Hostels in Johannesburg tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Johannesburg hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

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Travel insights for hostels in Johannesburg

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Johannesburg including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Johannesburg is November (S$ 16). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Johannesburg is August (S$ 66).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Johannesburg?

The cheapest day to stay in Johannesburg is Friday (S$ 16). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is S$ 66.

Cheapest hostels in Johannesburg, South Africa

Out of the hostels in Johannesburg we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.

Other accommodations in Johannesburg

Find the perfect theme hotel or holiday rental for your stay in Johannesburg.

Where to stay in Johannesburg

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Johannesburg to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Scroll through the map to find hostels close to the Johannesburg neighborhood(s) you plan on visiting. As an added benefit, users can click a hostel they're interesting in to find helpful information and deals for that hostel.

Facts about staying in Johannesburg

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Johannesburg to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 30 April 2025.

What is the cost of a hostel in Johannesburg?

What’s the best hostel in Johannesburg?

What hostel is closest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Should I stay in a Johannesburg hostel?

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Travel insights for hostels in Johannesburg

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Johannesburg including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Johannesburg is November (S$ 16). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Johannesburg is August (S$ 66).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Johannesburg?

The cheapest day to stay in Johannesburg is Friday (S$ 16). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is S$ 66.

Cheapest hostels in Johannesburg, South Africa

Out of the hostels in Johannesburg we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.

Other accommodations in Johannesburg

Find the perfect theme hotel or holiday rental for your stay in Johannesburg.

Where to stay in Johannesburg

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Johannesburg to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Scroll through the map to find hostels close to the Johannesburg neighborhood(s) you plan on visiting. As an added benefit, users can click a hostel they're interesting in to find helpful information and deals for that hostel.

Facts about staying in Johannesburg

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Johannesburg to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 30 April 2025.

What is the cost of a hostel in Johannesburg?

What’s the best hostel in Johannesburg?

What hostel is closest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Should I stay in a Johannesburg hostel?

Find better results for your stay in Johannesburg

Consider these popular 3-star hotels in Johannesburg

Stay at one of these Johannesburg 3-star hotels that users have found on HotelsCombined.