Lebo's Soweto BackpackersvsGenesis Suites
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers and Genesis All-Suite Hotel are both highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Genesis All-Suite Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Lebo's Soweto Backpackers. Genesis All-Suite Hotel ranks #26 in Johannesburg with recommendations from 1 reviewers including Oyster.
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
New York Times
10823A Pooe Street, Orlando West, Johannesburg 1804, South Africa
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
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 PlanetTop 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 "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..."
National GeographicGenesis Suites
Oyster
10 Sandler Road, Fairmount, Johannesburg, South Africa
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Genesis All-Suite Hotel is an apartment-style hotel located above the Genesis shopping center in Fairmont." Full review
