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Urban Backpackers

1.5 star property
Johannesburg hostel with restaurant

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Exterior
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Desk, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Urban Backpackers offers the perfect blend of urban adventure and relaxation, with a rooftop terrace offering panoramic views of Johannesburg CBD. Connect to in-room WiFi and take advantage of bike rentals, a 24-hour front desk, or concierge services to plan your next move.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Concierge services
  • Bike rental

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  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Carlton Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Johannesburg City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Witwatersrand - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Ellis Park Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 7 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 25 min drive
  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 58 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 19 min walk
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 23 min drive
  • Ellis Park Station - 25 min walk

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

Urban Backpackers features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Gold Reef City Casino and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

At a glance

DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:30 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) are not allowed
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Rooftop terrace

Room amenities

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Cafe Noir - Onsite restaurant.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Also known as

Urban Backpackers Hotel Johannesburg
Urban Backpackers Hotel
Urban Backpackers Johannesburg
Urban Backpackers Hostel Johannesburg
Urban Backpackers Hostel
Urban Backpackers Johannesburg
Urban Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Urban Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Johannesburg

Frequently asked questions

Does Urban Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Urban Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Urban Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Urban Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Urban Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Gold Reef City Casino (7-min drive) and Emperors Palace Casino (21-min drive) are both nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near Urban Backpackers?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Cafe Noir.

Does Urban Backpackers have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Urban Backpackers like?

Urban Backpackers is a short 5-minute walk from Carlton Centre and 9 minutes' walk from Johannesburg City Hall.

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