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The Reef Hotel vs Brown Sugar Backpackers
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, The Reef Hotel ranks slightly better than Brown Sugar Backpackers. The Reef Hotel comes in at #11 in Johannesburg with endorsements from 3 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Oyster and Fodor's.
The Reef Hotel
Oyster
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
58 Anderson St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg 2001, South Africa
From $46 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Reef Hotel is a mid-range, 16-story hotel in the center of downtown Johannesburg's Financial District -- two blocks from a Red Bus City Sightseeing tour stop."
Full review
Fodor's
"Jo'burg was founded on gold-mining, and this hotel in the city center commemorates those early beginnings."
Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of the few full-service hotels in downtown Jo'burg, the Reef offers comfortable, almost luxurious rooms at very affordable prices."
Full review
Brown Sugar Backpackers
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
75 Observatory Avenue, Observatory, Johannesburg 2198, South Africa
From $0 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"In a large mansion that looks like a miniature castle and is actually the former home of a 1970s gangster, this place is a whole bunch of fun with decent rooms... great views and a good tour agency."
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Rough Guide
"A notorious hostel on Observatory Ridge... Come here for a fast-track introduction to Jo’burg’s hedonistic nightlife rather than comfort or chilled-out vibes."
