Lebo's Soweto Backpackersvs54 on Bath

Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, 54 on Bath is preferred by most writers compared to Lebo's Soweto Backpackers. 54 on Bath has a TripExpert Score of 77 with endorsements from 4 publications like Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Star Service.

Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
7/10
10823A Pooe Street, Orlando West, Johannesburg 1804, South Africa
From $0/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Free Parking
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"One of the country’s few black-owned backpacker hostels, with dorms, singles, doubles and camping. Walking and cycling tours, and volunteer opportunities in Soweto are also available."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Lebo is the host of the best hostel in Soweto... It’s a healthy walk from the Vilakazi St action, but guests love the shaded beer garden, restaurant and pool table. Dorms are neat and clean." Full review
New York Times New York Times
"Lebo's Soweto Backpackers offers simple, safe accommodation. Four- and six-bed shared dorm rooms start at 220 rand per night, and private double rooms with an en suite bathroom start at..."
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National Geographic National Geographic
"Known for its participatory African food experiences — including the cooking of potjiekos (stew) and drinking of sorghum beer (a challenge for some palates) — its huge vegetable garden,..."
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54 on Bath
8/10
54 Bath Avenue, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
From $160/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"One of Jo’burg’s most popular top-end hotels, with luxurious, if unexciting, rooms." Full review
Tablet Tablet
19.0
"Design-wise, 54 on Bath doesn’t stray far from the brand’s standard: guest rooms and suites are large and elegantly outfitted with huge windows, fluffy feather-top beds... and sleek bathrooms." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Competing with the Hyatt in this popular neighborhood, both business and leisure travelers frequent this hotel." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Most of the visitors to 54 on Bath are international business travelers and foreign tourists drawn to the modern yet intimate elegance." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Rosebank suburb." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Discreet property with a refined air and doting staff, not to mention a glitzy address in the tony suburb of Rosebank, near the city's best shopping and restaurants." Full review
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Bib Gourmand
"You’ll hear the word “suburb” bandied about, but don’t get the wrong idea: in Johannesburg, a suburb is simply a neighborhood. So 54 on Bath, though advertising its location in the suburb..." Full review
New York Times New York Times
"54 on Bath is a luxury hotel in Rosebank offering a tranquil atmosphere amid the bustle of a growing business district. Double rooms start at around 3,655 rand, or about $197, a night."
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Frommer's Frommer's
"In the cultural district of Rosebank, 54 on Bath features a large terrace area and an outdoor swimming pool. The spacious rooms include a work desk and wide windows. All modern decorated..." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Stay at the stylish 54 on Bath, a boutique hotel in Rosebank that offers luxurious rooms and is just a short walk from some of the city's best markets and boutiques"

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