City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi vs Similar Hotels

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Best overall fit

Our pick

Popsy's Guest House

Johannesburg, ZA

★ 3-star8.9/10616 reviews

0.32 km (0.20 mi) from original

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✓Why it stands out

Location

8.8

Conveniently located but with some noise concerns.

Value

9.3

High value for comfort and services provided.

Food & Breakfast

8.8

No specific mentions, standard quality for this hotel tier.

Close alternatives

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Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

Johannesburg, ZA

★ 4-star9.2/1098 reviews

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CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

Johannesburg, ZA

★ 4-star7.9/10672 reviews

0.28 km (0.17 mi) from original

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Our pick

Popsy's Guest House

Johannesburg, ZA

★ 3-star8.9/10616 reviews

0.32 km (0.20 mi) from original

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Reef Hotel

Johannesburg, ZA

★ 4-star7.6/10714 reviews

1.8 km (1.1 mi) from original

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Trade-offs

What you may gain by choosing another hotel.

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

May suit you better if you prioritize:

Rooms9.3

Cleanliness9.3

Service9.8

Amenities & Facilities9.3

Key differences

Rooms

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi9.3

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg7.4

Cleanliness

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi9.3

Reef Hotel6.8

Location

Popsy's Guest House8.8

Reef Hotel7.8

Service

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi9.8

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg8.4

Food & Breakfast

Popsy's Guest House8.8

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg7.4

Amenities & Facilities

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi9.3

Reef Hotel7.5

Value

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi9.3

Reef Hotel7.5

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi amenity advantages

Swimming pool

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg amenity advantages

Sun loungers or beach chairs

Reef Hotel amenity advantages

Room serviceBusiness centerHot tub/JacuzziLift / ElevatorBreakfast in the room

Distance from original

The compared hotels differ by 1.5 km.

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg: 0.28 km (0.17 mi)

Reef Hotel: 1.8 km (1.1 mi)

Detailed comparison

Category	City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi	CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg	Popsy's Guest House	Reef Hotel
Guest score	9.2/10	7.9/10	8.9/10	7.6/10
Rooms	9.3 A beautiful and cozy stay.	7.4 Some reviews mention room quality positively, but there were hints of minor issues.	8.8 Overall well-maintained and comfy, though some noted noisy beds.	7.5 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Cleanliness	9.3 The place was nice and clean.	7.9 Overall sentiment is positive; many reviews mention cleanliness.	8.3 Some reviews mentioned dirty dishes and unmade beds, impacting cleanliness.	6.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location	8.3 The neighborhood had noise and safety concerns.	7.9 Well-located with positive sentiments, despite some concerns about safety in surrounding areas.	8.8 Conveniently located but with some noise concerns.	7.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service	9.8 The service was excellent at reception.	8.4 Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful.	9.3 Generally praised for being friendly and accommodating despite some reported accessibility issues.	8.8 STAFF ARE VERY COURTEOUS.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	8.8 Not specifically mentioned, standard quality for this hotel tier.	7.4 Food options were not explicitly mentioned, so average score applied.	8.8 No specific mentions, standard quality for this hotel tier.	7.5 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities	9.3 Everything necessary for a stay was provided.	7.9 Amenities were noted as satisfactory, although not heavily mentioned.	8.8 Facilities are adequate but missing a bathtub and some modern amenities like air conditioning.	7.5 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value	9.3 Its value for money met expectations.	7.9 Good value for the price according to several reviews.	9.3 High value for comfort and services provided.	7.5 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.28 km (0.17 mi)	0.32 km (0.20 mi)	1.8 km (1.1 mi)
Landmarks	Arts on Main	Arts on Main	Arts on Main	langlaagte stamp battery
Best suited for	Comfort-focused travelers	Sightseeing travelers	Couples	Couples

Guest score

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

9.2/10

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

7.9/10

Popsy's Guest House

8.9/10

Reef Hotel

7.6/10

Rooms

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

9.3

A beautiful and cozy stay.

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

7.4

Some reviews mention room quality positively, but there were hints of minor issues.

Popsy's Guest House

8.8

Overall well-maintained and comfy, though some noted noisy beds.

Reef Hotel

7.5

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Cleanliness

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

9.3

The place was nice and clean.

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

7.9

Overall sentiment is positive; many reviews mention cleanliness.

Popsy's Guest House

8.3

Some reviews mentioned dirty dishes and unmade beds, impacting cleanliness.

Reef Hotel

6.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Location

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

8.3

The neighborhood had noise and safety concerns.

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

7.9

Well-located with positive sentiments, despite some concerns about safety in surrounding areas.

Popsy's Guest House

8.8

Conveniently located but with some noise concerns.

Reef Hotel

7.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Service

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

9.8

The service was excellent at reception.

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

8.4

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful.

Popsy's Guest House

9.3

Generally praised for being friendly and accommodating despite some reported accessibility issues.

Reef Hotel

8.8

STAFF ARE VERY COURTEOUS.

Sleep & Noise

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

—

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

—

Popsy's Guest House

—

Reef Hotel

—

Food & Breakfast

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

8.8

Not specifically mentioned, standard quality for this hotel tier.

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

7.4

Food options were not explicitly mentioned, so average score applied.

Popsy's Guest House

8.8

No specific mentions, standard quality for this hotel tier.

Reef Hotel

7.5

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Amenities & Facilities

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

9.3

Everything necessary for a stay was provided.

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

7.9

Amenities were noted as satisfactory, although not heavily mentioned.

Popsy's Guest House

8.8

Facilities are adequate but missing a bathtub and some modern amenities like air conditioning.

Reef Hotel

7.5

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Value

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

9.3

Its value for money met expectations.

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

7.9

Good value for the price according to several reviews.

Popsy's Guest House

9.3

High value for comfort and services provided.

Reef Hotel

7.5

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Landmarks

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

Arts on Main

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

Arts on Main

Popsy's Guest House

Arts on Main

Reef Hotel

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Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

Johannesburg, ZA

★ 4-star9.2/1098 reviews

View hotel

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

Johannesburg, ZA

★ 4-star7.9/10672 reviews

0.28 km (0.17 mi) from original

View hotel

Our pick

Popsy's Guest House

Johannesburg, ZA

★ 3-star8.9/10616 reviews

0.32 km (0.20 mi) from original

View hotel

Reef Hotel

Johannesburg, ZA

★ 4-star7.6/10714 reviews

1.8 km (1.1 mi) from original

View hotel

Detailed comparison

Category	City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi	CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg	Popsy's Guest House	Reef Hotel
Guest score	9.2/10	7.9/10	8.9/10	7.6/10
Rooms	9.3 A beautiful and cozy stay.	7.4 Some reviews mention room quality positively, but there were hints of minor issues.	8.8 Overall well-maintained and comfy, though some noted noisy beds.	7.5 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Cleanliness	9.3 The place was nice and clean.	7.9 Overall sentiment is positive; many reviews mention cleanliness.	8.3 Some reviews mentioned dirty dishes and unmade beds, impacting cleanliness.	6.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location	8.3 The neighborhood had noise and safety concerns.	7.9 Well-located with positive sentiments, despite some concerns about safety in surrounding areas.	8.8 Conveniently located but with some noise concerns.	7.8 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service	9.8 The service was excellent at reception.	8.4 Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful.	9.3 Generally praised for being friendly and accommodating despite some reported accessibility issues.	8.8 STAFF ARE VERY COURTEOUS.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	8.8 Not specifically mentioned, standard quality for this hotel tier.	7.4 Food options were not explicitly mentioned, so average score applied.	8.8 No specific mentions, standard quality for this hotel tier.	7.5 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities	9.3 Everything necessary for a stay was provided.	7.9 Amenities were noted as satisfactory, although not heavily mentioned.	8.8 Facilities are adequate but missing a bathtub and some modern amenities like air conditioning.	7.5 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value	9.3 Its value for money met expectations.	7.9 Good value for the price according to several reviews.	9.3 High value for comfort and services provided.	7.5 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.28 km (0.17 mi)	0.32 km (0.20 mi)	1.8 km (1.1 mi)
Landmarks	Arts on Main	Arts on Main	Arts on Main	langlaagte stamp battery
Best suited for	Comfort-focused travelers	Sightseeing travelers	Couples	Couples

Guest score

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

9.2/10

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

7.9/10

Popsy's Guest House

8.9/10

Reef Hotel

7.6/10

Rooms

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

9.3

A beautiful and cozy stay.

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

7.4

Some reviews mention room quality positively, but there were hints of minor issues.

Popsy's Guest House

8.8

Overall well-maintained and comfy, though some noted noisy beds.

Reef Hotel

7.5

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Cleanliness

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

9.3

The place was nice and clean.

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

7.9

Overall sentiment is positive; many reviews mention cleanliness.

Popsy's Guest House

8.3

Some reviews mentioned dirty dishes and unmade beds, impacting cleanliness.

Reef Hotel

6.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Location

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

8.3

The neighborhood had noise and safety concerns.

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

7.9

Well-located with positive sentiments, despite some concerns about safety in surrounding areas.

Popsy's Guest House

8.8

Conveniently located but with some noise concerns.

Reef Hotel

7.8

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Service

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

9.8

The service was excellent at reception.

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

8.4

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful.

Popsy's Guest House

9.3

Generally praised for being friendly and accommodating despite some reported accessibility issues.

Reef Hotel

8.8

STAFF ARE VERY COURTEOUS.

Sleep & Noise

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

—

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

—

Popsy's Guest House

—

Reef Hotel

—

Food & Breakfast

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

8.8

Not specifically mentioned, standard quality for this hotel tier.

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

7.4

Food options were not explicitly mentioned, so average score applied.

Popsy's Guest House

8.8

No specific mentions, standard quality for this hotel tier.

Reef Hotel

7.5

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Amenities & Facilities

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

9.3

Everything necessary for a stay was provided.

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

7.9

Amenities were noted as satisfactory, although not heavily mentioned.

Popsy's Guest House

8.8

Facilities are adequate but missing a bathtub and some modern amenities like air conditioning.

Reef Hotel

7.5

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Value

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

9.3

Its value for money met expectations.

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

7.9

Good value for the price according to several reviews.

Popsy's Guest House

9.3

High value for comfort and services provided.

Reef Hotel

7.5

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Landmarks

City Living Apartment 119 - Private Balcony, Washing Machine & Fast WiFi

Arts on Main

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

Arts on Main

Popsy's Guest House

Arts on Main

Reef Hotel

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