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Brown Sugar BackpackersvsThe Winston Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Brown Sugar Backpackers is the choice of most professionals compared to The Winston Hotel. Brown Sugar Backpackers is ranked #32 in Johannesburg with positive reviews from 2 publications including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
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 "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." Full review
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."
The Winston Hotel
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
No 6 Tottenham Avenue, Melrose Estate, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
From $150/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Everything about this 30-room hotel is chic and intimate, from the cozy bar off reception to the monochromatic marble bathrooms."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"Everything about this 30-room hotel is chic and intimate, from the cozy bar off reception to the monochromatic marble bathrooms." Full review
