Victory Park
Victory Park, Randburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa- Park
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Hotels in Johannesburg9.1Exceptional(528 reviews) 
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About this hotel
Vibrant Hostel Experience
Located in Johannesburg, Explorer Backpackers offers a dynamic stay just 2.3 km from Parkview Golf Club. The property boasts free bikes, private parking, and a lush garden, creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests to enjoy.
Comfortable Accommodation
Explorer Backpackers provides well-equipped rooms with cozy amenities, including a desk and bed linen. Guests can unwind in the shared lounge, take advantage of the shared kitchen, and benefit from the 24-hour front desk services.
Exciting Leisure Activities
For a fun-filled experience, guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, evening entertainment, and a concierge service. Additionally, the hostel offers an American breakfast each morning and the opportunity to play table tennis on-site.
Ready to experience the vibrant atmosphere at Explorer Backpackers? Book your stay now for an unforgettable adventure!
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Important Information
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
01:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Parking
PAID
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
24-hour front desk
Garden
Hiking
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Bar
Tour desk
Table tennis
Private parking
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Concierge service
Shared kitchen
Lockers
Evening entertainment
Nightclub/DJ
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Contactless check-in/check-out
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Physical distancing in dining areas
Food delivered to guest room
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
Process in place to check health of guests
Access to health care professionals
Face masks for guests available
24-hour security
Delivered food - securely covered
Security alarm
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Mobile app for room service
Pub crawls
Happy hour
Room Types
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Up to 1 guests24 sqmBunk bed (Variable Size)
Rooms are 24 square yards.
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
24 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerDeskFanToiletLinenToilet paperTrash cansWine glassesSocket near the bedLockersKey card accessReading lightHand sanitiser
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Up to 1 guests18 sqmBunk bed (Variable Size)
This bed in dormitory features a private entrance.
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
18 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerDeskFanToiletPrivate bathroomPrivate entranceLinenToilet paperTrash cansWine glassesSocket near the bedLockersKey card accessReading lightHand sanitiser
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Up to 1 guests16 sqmBunk bed (Variable Size)
Rooms are 16 square yards.
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
16 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerDeskFanToiletLinenToilet paperTrash cansWine glassesSocket near the bedLockersKey card accessReading lightHand sanitiser
Standard Queen Room
Up to 2 guests16 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
The double room includes a private bathroom fitted with a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerDeskFanToiletPrivate bathroomLinenToilet paperTrash cansWine glassesSocket near the bedLockersKey card accessReading lightHand sanitiser
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Up to 1 guests22 sqmBunk bed (Variable Size)
Rooms are 22 square yards.
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
22 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerDeskFanToiletLinenToilet paperTrash cansWine glassesSocket near the bedLockersKey card accessReading lightHand sanitiser
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Guest reviews(528 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 10, 2026Localização.
Nada a reclamar.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 7, 2026It's like a massive house with a living room and nice kitchen that offers excellent food.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 5, 2026Plece very affordable, quiet and safe... Staff very helpful..
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Sep 4, 2026gostei de tudo, a localização é maravilhosa perto de muitos restaurantes, lojas e bares 10min de carro da Rosebank. Super aconchegante, quarto limpo e organizado assim como as demais áreas do hostel! equipe simpática e possui um ótimo custo benefício!
10/10
Reviewed Sep 3, 2026Very nice Hostel, lots to do, friendly staff, rooms are clean, free water.
Not enough place to put your things is towels in the bathroom.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 30, 2026Tutto bene! Personale molto cordiale. Ottima posizione, a pochi passi da bar, ristoranti e centro commerciale.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 27, 2026Mr T, his mum and the other staff are very kind and friendly and i particularly enjoyed Mr T's cooking and his efforts to get the guests socializing. One of the best hostels I've been to and i've been to a lot....hope to return at the end of my trip for one last Brai or '7 colours'....beds are comfy too and the showers warm!
Nothing i can think of!
10/10
Reviewed Aug 18, 2026Friendly staff happy atmosphere
Room was a bit cold at times but the heater provided sorted that out real quick
10/10
Reviewed Aug 17, 2026Safe area. Lots of upmarket restaurants and bars on the doorstep. Shopping mall is a safe ish 20 min walk (beware of scammers near tha mall itself). The mall is where you catch hop on hop off bus (recommended) Modern, clean. Big lounge/kitchen area for socialising. Get uber from airport/to get around as super cheap and safe. Great staff too!!
Nothing. They have it well sorted!
10/10
Reviewed Aug 17, 2026The toilet door needs repair; it's very noisy when opened.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 14, 2026I really like this place. The staff here are very enthusiastic and the sanitary environment is very good. They are cleaned every day. The kitchen is very big and very convenient for cooking.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 7, 2026Perfect! Great location, safe area. The girls working there were very friendly and nice.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 20, 2026青旅位于富人区，别墅改造的，装修现代，公共区域宽敞整洁明亮，洗漱间干湿分离，厨房器具很全，热水充足，洗衣需要付费，50R一桶。24小时有人开门，很方便。周边餐馆很多。
没有。
10/10
Reviewed Jun 30, 2026This place is perfect for a first visit to Johannesburg. It allowed me to feel safe and to get a sense of the city without being intimidated. The beds are really comfy and the communal space is great for meeting fellow travellers. The staff is very nice and helpful. You can find many good restaurants and shops on the street right next.
Curtains for the beds would make a good addition.
7/10
Reviewed Jun 28, 2026Safe location
No staff to let guests in during the day multiple times. Had to bang on the door for guests to let other guests in
10/10
Reviewed Jun 27, 2026Het was zeer ordelijk en alles was dik in orde.
9/10
Reviewed May 28, 2026Super cool hostel, comfortable, great price, and wonderful staff. I also got to meet great travelers!
9/10
Reviewed May 21, 2026Great place in Parkhurst. Loads of cool bars and restaurants nearby. We had a Braai! Comfortable, relaxed with clean and modern facilities. Safe and secure. Staff all excellent, especially Mr T Felt very homely and social - met some cool people
A little bit overpriced (but Jozi generally is for hostels.)
9/10
Reviewed May 19, 2026The receptionist was very welcoming. It's a nice hostel with good value for money and a great location; there's even parking available if you're coming by car. I recommend it!
8/10
Reviewed May 18, 2026Szép, tiszta hostel. Kényelmes ágyak. Kedves, rugalmas személyzet
Hiányoltam az ágyaknál lévő konektorokhoz egy kis polcot, ha töltöm a telefont, órát, akkor arra rá tudjam tenni. Ugyan ez a tusolokban hiányzott nekem egy rendes ruha akasztó,
10/10
Reviewed May 10, 2026This is a fabulous Backpackers one that SA can be very proud of from staff, facilities and cleanliness it's an excellent home from home.
6/10
Reviewed May 8, 2026Location
10/10
Reviewed May 6, 2026Great location, cleanliness extraordinary and great staff
N/a
10/10
Reviewed May 6, 2026I liked everything, from the staff to the cleanliness. The location is excellent, close to a busy street filled with restaurants. The hostel is clean, and the best part is the staff. The guy from reception desk was so kind that I felt like as I was at home. He invited all guests to joint a barbecue and was always very friendly.
Everything was good.
10/10
Reviewed May 1, 2026La gran capacidad de los cajones para guardar las pertenencias.
Estaría bien que las camas tuvieran cortinas
10/10
Reviewed Apr 22, 2026The staff. They were super friendly and useful.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 4, 2026Fiquei no quarto individual. Excelente acomodação, banheiro privado, cama super confortável, quarto bem estruturado. Equipe super simpática e prestativa.
Para entrar precisamos tocar o interfone e dependemos de ter alguém disponível. Há funcionários durante o dia e há um segurança a noite, porém podem estar ocupados o momento e precisarei ficar esperando na rua a noite até abrirem o portão. Seria melhor que tivéssemos nossa chave para entrar sem depender de alguém de dentro.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 31, 2026Everything as it's a home from home
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Mar 30, 2026Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber, das Personal sehr freundlich und die Lage vortrefflich
ich hatte nichts zu beanstanden
10/10
Reviewed Mar 21, 2026Very clean facilities and great location.
Rooms are a bit hot during the day but the fans work well at night
9/10
Reviewed Mar 11, 2026My main concern before coming to Jozi was safety, but this hostel is situated in one of the safer neighbourhoods. Have good sense when you're out and you'll have no reason to worry. No safety concerns at the hostel itself as it is walled/gated Beds are comfy and modern, each equipped with electrical outlets + a drawer that can be locked with a padlock The place is clean, and toilets/showers were always in good condition The staff working here were super friendly and professional
9/10
Reviewed Mar 7, 2026very friendly staff and very clean hostel
A keypad/code entry would have been more convenient than ringing the bell each time
10/10
Reviewed Mar 7, 2026公共区域宽敞，位置安全性高，可以做饭，整体不错
位置在别墅区，附近只有餐厅，离大型超市有距离。联通房间的洗漱间隔音不好
10/10
Reviewed Feb 24, 2026干净卫生，住的房间离公共空间也有一段距离，比较安静，能够得到充分休息。
无
7/10
Reviewed Feb 22, 2026Nice neighbourhood and great restaurants cafes and bars nearby. Good social atmosphere in common areas easy to meet fellow travellers. Tabang the manager there even organized a brai (bbq) with wine one afternoon!
The staff not knowledgeable on budget options for thrifty travellers. We had a power outage for almost two days till time I left with only vague explanations..bunk beds have no curtains
9/10
Reviewed Feb 13, 2026Awesome place a must for all Travellers
Lack of parking like 4 cars in a row hinders mobility but having said that the staff manage it well
9/10
Reviewed Feb 12, 2026Great! Felt a safe area with some good restaurants (an italian place pretty much next door that was open 24.7 and had a good breakfast menu), good place with a chill out living room and kitchen, and nice staff. Bedrooms were relatively spacious and comfortable, as were the toilets and showers, which there seemed a lot of them. Kitchen was spacious and there was drinking water and a fridge etc. Would recommend staying here if on a budget
the main problems with this place when i stayed was that at times, the water and the WIFI seemed to be turned off, and the front gate wasnt opening very well (so had to be manually done), which was annoying. but there was always a staff member there helping. and the other issue was that there was no Air conditioning, which meant that the fan in the room was both noisy and in the way, AC would be a good investment! didnt seem to be too much to do though, felt like there were longer term guests there and wasnt super social
7/10
Reviewed Feb 10, 2026Cleanliness and proximity to restaurants
The tourists from Japan think it is a weed junk corner they smoke without respect for others.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 8, 2026Cleanliness and friendly staff
Some foreign guests lacking in ways of how to use a bathroom.m
10/10
Reviewed Jan 31, 2026Always a good stay here and located right next to the Parkhurst strip with all its pubs, bars and restaurants. The property is safe and secure.
The guest fridge is always packed to the brim full of food, which isn't an issue if you don't bring your own food.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 29, 2026sehr sauber, Betten, Bad und Küchenausstattung gut, kein Verkehrslärm, Restaurants und Bars in der Nähe
kein Supermarkt in der Nähe
9/10
Reviewed Jan 29, 2026O quarto individual é muito bom. O hostel fica numa bairro residencial, mas há uma rua com muitos restaurantes bons! E dar pra andar por essa rua tranquilamente. O hostel fica a 40-50 min do aeroporto, e bem próximo do badalado bairro de Rosebank.
Não respondem as mensagens no booking ou WhatsApp.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 27, 2026Staff were amazing and very accommodating. Location is nice and in a lively neighborhood.
Room was smelly.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 26, 2026Very nice staff, friendly guests, great location.
A temporary power loss but that was corrected: can't blame the staff.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 24, 2026Quiet area that felt safe. It has a full kitchen facility and even facilities outside to do braai.
The first night I stayed, people were not conversing with each other, though fortunately within a day it seemed like people were interacting with each other.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 23, 2026Era muy cómodo.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026It was clean
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Jan 17, 2026The friendly staff, the cleanliness
Some of the guests have difficult behavioral attitudes
9/10
Reviewed Jan 17, 2026Cleanliness and excellent staff
10/10
Reviewed Jan 15, 2026Everything was simply perfect! Great people, great location (no crime), and incredibly cozy furnishings. I love this hostel.
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5/10
Reviewed Jan 13, 2026The shower and wc facilites
They said you could use the fridge if you bought stuff at the supermarket, but suddenly my milk and orange juice were emptied.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 9, 2026Nice staff, enough showers for all customers (which is rare) so you never have to wait, clean facilities, large kitchen, safe and nice location
They have long term customers who feel they are at home: they listen to music loudly in the living room using their amplifiers, in the bedroom they listen to music or watch movies on their phone with no headset, they behave as if they own the place, they smoke cigarettes in the inner courtyard while all bedroom doors are open so the room ultimately smells cigarette, etc. They need to better manage their long term customers.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 9, 2026Standard consistent cleanliness.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 6, 2026Great staff, the place was comfortable, people were nice and there was an amazing braai night event
9/10
Reviewed Jan 3, 2026Clean and tidy as usual, they maintain their impeccable standards.
Some tourists do not clean their sneakers, they are smelly
10/10
Reviewed Jan 3, 2026治安が良い場所に位置しており、安心して泊まれる場所だった。
特になし。
8/10
Reviewed Dec 30, 2025Awesome facilities, top-notch safe location (safe to walk alone at night)
Not alot of socia things going on in the hostel
10/10
Reviewed Dec 29, 2025Limpeza, segurança do local. Área comum boa pra conhecer outras pessoas. Um hostel tranquilo, não é um local com festas.
As coisas são mais caras que no centro da cidade, e não há um bom supermercado próximo.
8/10
Reviewed Dec 28, 2025Safe, walkable location with lots of restaurants nearby and a mall not too far off. Big common area to chill and meet people. Staff are great. Even organized a bbq one evening. Clean and has lockers for valuables.
The mixed dorm is a bit tight on space but very ok.
10/10
Reviewed Dec 27, 2025It is a very clean and modern, up to the standard Backpackers. One of the best in the region for sure in terms of the bed quality. Staff is also nice and friendly.
10/10
Reviewed Dec 24, 2025The people. The hosts and the cleaners, such a nice bunch of human beings.
Nothing.
9/10
Reviewed Dec 23, 202524 hour check in - we arrived at 5am. Good Locations - lots of eating and drinking nearby. We had private room which had tonnes of sockets, cosy bed, mirror. Secure door. Towels available for payment. Lovely comfy communal area.
Bar closed. More sockets needed in communal area. Wi-Fi didn’t reach in our room.
8/10
Reviewed Dec 20, 2025Cleanliness and friendly dtaff
8/10
Reviewed Dec 20, 2025Cleanliness and friendly staff
10/10
Reviewed Dec 14, 2025생각한 것보다 너무 좋았어요! 모든 시설이 깨끗했고 샤워실도 앞에 공간이 따로 있어서 편하게 사용했습니다. 무엇보다 숙소 전반적인 시설이 너무 좋고 부엌, 거실, 방 모든게 좋아요! 참고로 도보 5-7분 거리에 한식당 2군데 있고 젤라또 맛집 있습니다… 거기까지 가는 길은 저녁에 걸어도 엄청 안전했어요! 그 근방 동네 산책도 낮에 했었는데 동네가 너무 깔끔하고 예뻤습니다.(공항에서 숙소까지는 공항철도+택시 탔습니다)
8/10
Reviewed Dec 9, 2025la limpieza de la habitación y los espacios comunes, como la sala y comedor.
Algunas fundas estaban algo desgastadas
1/10
Reviewed Dec 7, 2025The mattress was really comfortable.
When I arrived it looked like the lady who was in the office didn't even know about the booking, she seemed to be in a dazed state, she wasn't to friendly, never smiled once.The property is extremely small and a lot of people are living in very small dorms. The top bunk is very high, very dangerous climbing up especially down, there are no handles to hold on to, one toilet and one shower for 6 ladies to share, everyone was up and wanting to use the bathroom at the same time.Every door in that place has a problem, either it doesn't slide or close and excessive sqeeking, even the drawer we get to put our clothes in makes excessive noise when pulled out. The surrounding area is also very noisy, a lot of pubs and clubs, that was very frustrating. Fixing doors is not difficult! I stayed only 1 night, lost the money for the 2nd night, they say on booking.com they refund half in the event of cancellation but I was told they won't refund because I already booked in. To me this place was the biggest let down I ever had in my travels, they are also R100 more expensive than any other backpackers.
9/10
Reviewed Dec 6, 2025Friendly staff and surroundings
9/10
Reviewed Dec 6, 2025Cleanliness
9/10
Reviewed Dec 5, 2025The place was good value for money
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Dec 5, 2025A equipe é maravilhosa. Pessoas muito educadas e gentil. Conhecer os moradores também foi uma experiência incrível.
Nada. Não tive nenhum problema
9/10
Reviewed Dec 3, 2025Great location, amazing staff clean facilities
Lack of parking
8/10
Reviewed Nov 27, 2025Las instalaciones son cómodas y limpias. Hay gente que se nota que vive en el hostel o va y viene, eso cambia un poco la dinamica del hostel
Le agregaria cortinas a las camas
9/10
Reviewed Nov 18, 2025It is clean an̈d very friendly.
8/10
Reviewed Nov 15, 2025Locatie en vriendelijk personeel
Kamer kan je welat meer aankleden als je een singel room boekt. Bijvoorbeeld zeepje in de douche ed. En misschien wat leuke kunst aan de muur erg kale boel
10/10
Reviewed Nov 13, 2025Clean and comfortable,great stuff
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Nov 12, 2025海外でドミトリーに泊まったのは初めてでした。 ヨハネスブルクという都市で治安の不安がありましたが、ここは比較的治安が良いエリアなので、朝はモーニングを食べに散歩することができました。共有スペースもドミトリーも綺麗で快適に過ごせました。何より、スタッフの女性の方がとても親切で、些細な質問にも優しく対応してくれました。
周りの環境の要因ですが、ミュージックバーのようなお店があり、夜遅くまでその音楽がうるさかったことです。
9/10
Reviewed Oct 31, 2025Staff and cleanliness
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Clean
- •Friendly staff
- •Good location
- •Value for money
Areas to consider
- •Unsanitary conditions
- •Unresponsive service
- •Noise issues
Cleanliness
8.18/10Multiple reviews mention cleanliness positively, but there's a significant negative concerning unsanitary conditions.
Service
9.65/10Generally positive feedback regarding friendly staff, but there are severe complaints about unresponsive hosts.
Location
9.19/10Positive sentiments regarding location being secure and near essential services.
Room Quality
8.64/10Some complaints about noise and bed quality, but overall satisfactory.
Amenities
8.67/10Mixed feedback with some suggestions for improvement on basic amenities.
Value for Money
9.63/10Many reviews suggest the stay provides a good value considering the amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.18/10No specific mentions, assigned standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.65/10Many guests report positive experiences despite some serious concerns raised.