How far is Urban Backpackers from Johannesburg Planetarium?

The popular Johannesburg Planetarium is just over 1.6 mi from Urban Backpackers.

Is Urban Backpackers close to Joburg Theatre Complex?

Walking distance - there’s 1.2 mi between Joburg Theatre Complex and Urban Backpackers.

How close is Urban Backpackers to the nearest airport, Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

With no traffic, the 13.1 mi drive between Urban Backpackers and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the nearest airport) will generally only take about 0h 26m. If you’re staying in a metropolitan area, you may see your drive time increase due to busy roads.

What is the best way for guests to get from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Urban Backpackers?

One of the more popular options today is to take a taxi or ridesharing service directly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the hotel. This option is often cost effective, but guests must keep a lookout for peak time rates.

How close is Urban Backpackers from the Johannesburg city center?

The center of Downtown, Johannesburg, is just 0.4 mi away from the front doors of Urban Backpackers. You can find many fellow tourists at places such as Wanderers Stadium, which you can get to from Urban Backpackers using any means of transportation.

What is the Urban Backpackers phone number?

You can reach the front desk of Urban Backpackers at +27 710 138 537.

Does Urban Backpackers have Wi-Fi available?

Yes, Urban Backpackers has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

What is the check-out time at Urban Backpackers?

The standard check-out time at Urban Backpackers is 10:00 AM. Guests can usually check-in from 2:00 PM. Special arrangements may be available if discussed with the front desk.

Does Urban Backpackers have a laundry service?

If you need to have clothes washed during your stay, you can take advantage of the laundry facilities and service at Urban Backpackers.

What is the cheapest month to stay at Urban Backpackers?

For the best chance to save money on your Urban Backpackers reservation, consider staying in May, when prices are typically at their lowest ($18).

In what area of Johannesburg is Urban Backpackers located?

Urban Backpackers is located within the Central area of Johannesburg. Utilize the map on this page to understand where Urban Backpackers is in relation to the rest of Johannesburg.

Urban Backpackers

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100 Anderson Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature...

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Close to Carlton Centre. (in 2 reviews)
"Nice rooftop ,good staff" (in 8 reviews)
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i think the area is not safe but where is safe in johannesburg. (in 2 reviews)
Bad location and there were cockroaches. (in 8 reviews)
The bed was not comfortable (in 2 reviews)

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