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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 day to stay in a hostel in Johannesburg?
The cheapest day to stay in Johannesburg is Monday (€8). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is €35.
How much is a hostel in Johannesburg tonight?
Users have found prices for hostels in Johannesburg tonight starting as low as €10, rising to an average cost of €25, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €14 for a 4-star hostel in Johannesburg for tonight.
How much is a Johannesburg hostel room this weekend?
In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Johannesburg this weekend for as little as €28/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as €28/night. For a 4-star hostel in Johannesburg, the cheapest rate recently found was €31/night for this weekend.
Discover affordable stays in Johannesburg that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Johannesburg can be found for as low as €9 per night. There is currently one property in Johannesburg that can be booked for this price. Rosebank Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 5 June 2025
These are the lowest prices we've found on hostels in Johannesburg at the moment. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Johannesburg to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 5 June 2025.
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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 5 June 2025.
What is the cost of a hostel in Johannesburg?
€21/night is an average price for a hostel in Johannesburg throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in April is the most expensive month to book, and in November is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Johannesburg hostels for as low as €8/night. In general, Johannesburg hostels for €16 or less are a good deal.
What’s the best hostel in Johannesburg?
Based on our data, Curiocity Backpackers Johannesburg is the best Johannesburg hostel, with a rating of 8.0/10 from 1,451 reviews.
What hostel is closest to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Curiocity Backpackers Johannesburg is the nearest hostel in Johannesburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, at a distance of 19.1 km.
Should I stay in a Johannesburg hostel?
Staying in a Johannesburg hostel has many benefits, including cost savings, proximity to the centre of the city, a social and laid-back atmosphere, and similar amenities to hotels (such as Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, or 24/7 check-in). Hostels in Johannesburg tend to attract younger, solo travellers, but they can be great for couples and families as well.
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