Ten BompasvsLebo's Soweto Backpackers
Both Ten Bompas and Lebo's Soweto Backpackers are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Ten Bompas ranks slightly higher than Lebo's Soweto Backpackers. Ten Bompas comes in at #14 in Johannesburg with praise from 4 publications like Rough Guide, Mr & Mrs Smith and Lonely Planet.
Ten Bompas
Fodor's
Tablet
Rough Guide
Mr & Mrs Smith
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
10 Bompas Rd, Dunkeld West, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
From $193/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "This hotel-cum-restaurant is small and luxurious, and the decor is minimalist, with carefully chosen African art." Full review
Tablet19.6
"There are only ten suites here, but they vary widely, having been created by ten different designers, in ten different styles, from African tribal to haute couture." Full review
Rough Guide "One of Jo’burg’s most stylish small hotels, each of its ten suites (all with fireplaces and separate living areas) decorated by a different interior designer."
Mr & Mrs Smith "Space and light lure travellers to the tree-filled Johannesburg suburb of Sandton, home to Ten Bompas hotel, whose ten rooms were individually decorated by a pool of local designers." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"In the upmarket neighbourhood of Dunkeld West, and within walking distance of several nice places to eat and shop, is this sleek hotel with ten spacious, elegant rooms" Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Johannesburg is a bit off the travel radar, for such a large city; whether it's geography (on a high plain, nowhere near a body of water) or much-publicized social issues (there are still..." Full review
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers Rough Guide Lonely Planet
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
