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How much do hostels in Johannesburg cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in Johannesburg, South Africa range from $13 to $23/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 12 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 16.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $15.
At $13/night and up, Johannesburg is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in South Africa.
How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 5 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-06T22:37:50.544Z.
Cheaper dates to stay
The lower-priced dates currently available include October 9 (one night),October 10 (one night),October 16 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.
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- CURIOCITY Joburg 8.1 · 1,081 reviews
- Brown Sugar Backpackers 9.4 · 763 reviews
- Lebo's Soweto Backpackers 9.9 · 374 reviews
- Accoustix Backpackers Hostel 8.1 · 118 reviews
- Explorer Backpackers 9.7 · 78 reviews
- Melville House 9.7 · 19 reviews
- Marion Lodge 6 reviews
- Afrique Boutique Hotel O.R Tambo 1 reviews
- Glenanda Hotel 4.3 · 1 reviews
- Greenshade Lodge 2.0 · 1 reviews
- Adhara Hotel
- Melville House
Local knowledge for Johannesburg
Where to stay
Most hostels cluster in Maboneng (Fox Street and its side streets) and Braamfontein near Juta Street. Maboneng is walkable and has food and nightlife on your doorstep. Braamfontein puts you close to the Neighbourgoods Market on Saturdays and the Wits University crowd keeps it lively.
Getting around
- Use Bolt or Uber exclusively. Metered taxis have no standard pricing and tourists consistently overpay. Every local uses ride-hailing apps.
- The Rea Vaya BRT connects Soweto to the city center cheaply and safely. Take it to Vilakazi Street in Orlando West rather than paying for a full guided tour.
- Constitution Hill (the old fort prison turned Constitutional Court) lets you walk the grounds and the Constitutional Court building for free, though the Number Four and Women's Jail exhibitions charge admission.
When to go
June through August is dry-season high season, hostels fill early and prices rise. January and February are the cheapest months once the December holiday crowd clears out.
Frequently asked questions
How much do hostels in Johannesburg cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $15. Dorm beds currently range from $13 to $23/night across the next 3 months of availability.
What are cheaper dates to stay in Johannesburg?
Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Johannesburg include October 9, October 10, October 16.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Johannesburg?
HostelHound currently tracks 12 hostels in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Is Johannesburg affordable compared to other hostel cities in South Africa?
Johannesburg is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in South Africa, with dorm prices starting from $13/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Johannesburg?
Most hostels cluster in Maboneng (Fox Street and its side streets) and Braamfontein near Juta Street. Maboneng is walkable and has food and nightlife on your doorstep. Braamfontein puts you close to the Neighbourgoods Market on Saturdays and the Wits University crowd keeps it lively.
What is the best time of year to visit Johannesburg?
June through August is dry-season high season, hostels fill early and prices rise. January and February are the cheapest months once the December holiday crowd clears out.