Explorer Backpackers

27 7Th Street Parkhurst, Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa - Show on map
9.0/10 · 549 reviews

Located about 25 minutes' stroll from the 125 - hectare park "Johannesburg Botanical Garden", the comfortable Explorer Backpackers Johannesburg hostel offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and a car park.

Location

Located in the Randburg district, this hostel is 1.3 miles from the city park "Jhb Zoo Lake" and 3.4 miles from such shopping venues as Nelson Mandela Square. The Johannesburg hostel is a short way from Parktown North. Guests will also find Jolly Roger Pub, which is around 5 minutes by foot from the Johannesburg accommodation.

Food & Drinks

You can enjoy evenings in the lounge bar. A wide range of dining options, including Bottega can be found approximately 800 feet away. The hostel features a shared kitchen for guests' convenience. Explorer Backpackers hostel boasts a convenient location 3.2 miles from Gau Sandton train station.

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Main amenities

  • Wi-Fi

  • 24-hour services

  • Express check-in/ -out

  • Sports activities

  • On-site Dining

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour services
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Sports activities
  • On-site Dining
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Table tennis

Property services

  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Happy hour

Dining options

  • Bar/ Lounge area

In the kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

For kids

  • Board games

Recreation

  • Night club
  • Entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

In the rooms

  • Garden furniture

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 13:00 until 20:00
Check-out:
from 07:00 until 12:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.
  • There are no cribs provided in a room.

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From USD 16 per night
Check-in 16 Oct 2026
Check-out 17 Oct 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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          Check-in 16 Oct 2026
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          Guests 2 guests

          Adults:

          2

          Children:

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          Explorer Backpackers
          Check-in:
          from 13:00 until 20:00
          Check-out:
          from 07:00 until 12:00
          • Children and extra beds
          • There are no extra beds provided in a room.
          • There are no cribs provided in a room.