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Some recommended hotels from wikitravel in Johannesburg are:

Backpackers

Curiocity Backpackers, 302 Fox st, Johannesburg, 2094, +27(0)11 614 0163. Great vibe and location, awesome informed local staff, stocked bar, tours and activities everyday. They have dorms and private rooms including a very cool loft space. Located in the hip Maboneng district. From R160.

90 George Ave, 90 George Ave, Sandringham, +27 (0)11 640-1856. checkin: 2PM; checkout: noon. Very hospitable guesthouse, on lovely property, near to film studios and 6 km (3.8 mi) from Melrose Arch. From R250.

The Backpacker’s Ritz, 1A North Rd, Dunkeld West, +27 +(0)11 325-7125 . Excellent views of the city, reasonable prices and an extremely helpful travel desk with information about all aspects of travel in South Africa. Also have airport transfers. From R90 dorm bed to R287 double room.

Johannesburg Backpackers, Umgwezi Rd, Emmarentia. Located in the very safe area of Emmarentia this is the new place from the people at Cape Town Backpackers. Its fun, friendly and clean. They also have regular theme nights in the funky bar and have various options for sleeping from dorms to ensuites. From R110.

Zoo Lodge, 233a Jan Smuts Ave, Parktown North, +27 (0)11 788-5182. This backpacker lodge is in a good location; close to Johannesburg Zoo and Rosebank Mall and on a bus route. Airport and train station pickups available. From R80-200.

Guesthouses / bed & breakfasts

• Abbotsford House, 16 First Street, Abbotsford (next to Oaklands). Fully equipped ensuite bedrooms and free internet throughout. Centrally located in northern suburbs close to Houghton, Waverley, Oaklands, Wanderers Club, Melrose Arch. From R590 single B&B, R490 pp sharing B&B).
• Airport En Route, Airport En Route, 97 Boden Road, Benoni, East Rand, Gauteng, South Africa, +27 (0)83 773-5777. Friendly home atmosphere and conveniently located a fifteen-minute drive from OR Tambo Airport. Double en suite rooms and individual log cabins available, along with campsite for overnight campers. Free secure parking next to rooms. Communal self-catering kitchen, lounge, and bbq with fire pit. Breakfast basket and airport transport transfers available. Nearby shopping malls. Ranges from R200 per person to R550 for two guests.
• Melville Arch, 113 St Swithins Ave, Melville. Nice affordable bed and breakfast a short walk from Melville’s bars and restaurants. From R350 single (R450 en suite).
• House of Pharaohs Guesthouse and Conference Centre, No. 1 Gaunt Road, Bryanston Ext 5, +27 11 706 7148. All rooms are equipped with Air-conditioning/fan with heating, cooling Private en-suite bathroom with shower/bath, Flat-screen TV with DSTV, High-speed wireless Internet connectivity and Mini-bar. Some of its facilities and services are Bar, room service, conference rooms, banquet facilities, swimming pool, Wireless Internet access, Secretarial services, photocopy and fax services. Rates start at 500 ZAR
• 9 in Observatory Guesthouse, 190 Regent Str East, Observatory,  +27 (0)1164 84367. Perhaps the best value in Johannesburg. Set in leafy Observatory overlooking the golf course this comfortable place is a short drive from both the CBD and Norwood’s restaurants. However its not really walking distance from anywhere (except the golf course) so not a good choice if you don’t have a car. Has free wifi also. R380 single en suite, inc cooked breakfast.

Mid-range

• Villa Lugano Guest House, 100 The Broads St, Mulbarton Johannesburg South, 2059,  +27 11 432-2320. An exclusive Mediterranean styled luxury 4 Star and AA Accommodation Superior graded guesthouse, situated in the heart of friendly Mulbarton. Shuttle service also available From R415 per person sharing.
• Melville Manor Guest House,  +27 +27 0117268765. checkin: 12:00; checkout: 10:00. This guesthouse has 7 seven different suites suiting different budgets. Swimming pool, outside patio, Wi-Fi and breakfast served daily. +/- R570.00.
• Blue Chip Accommodation. Provides various self catering apartments around the Sandton/Johannesburg area which enables the traveler to feel more at home. The apartments have fully equipped kitchens as well as a lounge with a television/prepaid telephone, bathroom/s, bedroom/s and either private balconies or gardens. All located in secure complexes with 24 hr guard and swimming pool.
• Protea Hotel Wanderers, Cnr Corlett Dr & Rudd Rd, Illovo. Close to Rosebank and Sandton From R210 shared.
• The Purple Fig Guest House, 10 Wargrave Rd, Auckland Park (near SABC),  +27 (0)73 248-5480. Self catering apartments. Fully equipped kitchens, eating areas, lounge, sunny patio and television, bathroom/s, bedroom/s. Facilities also include beautiful gardens, outside pool and Tibetan yoga sessions.
• 12 Decades Johannesburg Art Hotel, 286 Fox Street, Maboneng,  (011) 026 -5601. All rooms have lounge area, En suite bathroom with shower only, flatscreen television with DSTV, telephone and internet access. Some of its facilities and services are rooftop boxing gym, indoor parking, spa, meditation area, conferencing and transport to explore city (can be arranged).The hotel management is more backpacker than mid-range however. Rates start at ZAR 620.00.
• Tswalu Grove Safari Lodge, 95 Bloekom St, Hartzenbergfontein (Turn left off R82 south just past Aloe ridge turnoff, then right into Hartz Valley Estate, first left, first right.),  +27 82 574 9841. checkin: 13:00; checkout: 10:00. Stay on a working game farm with a Bushveld atmosphere in a 24 hour access controlled security estate. All units fully equipped for self catering purposes, bathroom en suite. Catered accommodation available. Home from home experience, owner run and operated. Airport pickups and collections available From R 500.
• Umfula Guest Lodge, 7 Bromley Close, Bryanston (off Curzon Road West near Sandton),  +27 (0)11 706-4809. 4-star accommodation. Small,homey house. Owner/manager cooks personal breakfast every morning. Can organize tours. Basic rooms with just enough luxury. From R485 pps.
• Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre, Viewpoint Road Bartlett, Boksburg, 1459, South Africa,  +27 11 897 0000. Located just minutes from OR Tambo Airport.

Splurge

Johannesburg also caters for those who are looking for a luxurious stay, with five-star hotels. Many of these are located in the Sandton area.

• Radisson Blu Sandton Hotel, Johannesburg, Cnr Rivonia Road and Daisy Street P.O. Box 653148, Benmore, 2010,  +27 11 245 8000. Sandton hotel’s chic setting close to the Sandton Convention Centre One of Johannesburg’s most posh suburbs, Sandton is home to multinational companies as well as to fun cultural attractions like the African Rooftop Market. From this Sandton hotel’s convenient address, you can easily reach the Johannesburg Stock Exchange or access the several Metrobus lines that connect to the city centre. Rounding out our idyllic location, OR Tambo Airport is only 30 kilometres away.
• 54 on Bath, 54 Bath Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg 2196,  (011) 344-8500. Discover a contemporary and fashionable haven on Bath Avenue right in the heart of Rosebank, Johannesburg’s trendy suburb. Classic and sophisticated, the accent is on understated elegance and our focus is to provide an exceptional guest experience.
• D´Oreale Grande, (in Emperors Palace near OR Tambo Int Airport),  +27 (0)11 928-1770. Very luxurious 5* hotel.
• Don Johannesburg Int’l Airport Hotel,  +27 (0)11 392 6082. Conveniently located minutes away from Johannesburg’s busiest Airport, the Don JIA provides first class accommodation at an economy fare.
• Hampshire Hotel Midrand, Johannesburg,  +27 (0)800 426-774. Hampshire Hotel Midrand is a South Africa luxury hotel located in Johannesburg. Offers conference & meeting venues as well as special deals for family & leisure holidays and business travel.
• Highland View Executive Guesthouse, 164 Highland Rd, Kensington,  +27 (0)11 615-9001. checkin: 2PM; checkout: 10AM. Offers double en-suites and self contained apartments. All suites have their own private entrances which open onto the patio which is set in a lush, peaceful landscaped garden. There is a warm ambiance to the guest house as well as spacious interiors.
• The Melrose Arch hotel, 1 Melrose Sq, Melrose Arch,  +27 (0)21 430-5302. Locked away in the Melrose Arch complex this is a great hotel, with all the facilities you would expect from a 5 star deluxe hotel.
• Lesedi Cultural Village,  +27 (0)12 205-1394. Offers traditionally themed accommodation with modern conveniences.
• Hyatt Regency Johannesburg, 191 Oxford Rd, Rosebank (adjacent to Firs Shopping Centre),  +27 (0)11 280-1234. 259 rooms & suites with African-inspired décor, black granite bath, work area with high-speed internet access, daily newspaper and evening turndown. Regency Club Lounge for free continental breakfast, evening cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
• The Westcliff,  +27 (0)11 481-6000. Luxurious hotel with its hillside setting and cascading sculpted gardens along with their elegantly opulent accommodation. Great facilities and several restaurants and bars.
• Mount Grace Country House & Spa. 5 Star Hotel and Spa just outside of Johannesburg, near the cradle of humankind.
• 12 Decades Art Hotel, Main Street Life Building, 286 Fox Str, Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg. Spend your night in rooms conceptualised to interpret each decade of Johannesburg’s history.