Brown Sugar Backpackers

Johannesburg · South Africa

Brown Sugar Backpackers

Puntaje HostelPunk
57% FATAL
Confianza media 61 reseñas
3° mejor en Johannesburg
Chequeo de chinches pendiente 61 de 100 reseñas analizadas
Chequeo de reseñas incentivadas pendiente 61 de 100 reseñas analizadas

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Servicios

🏊 Piscina 🍳 COCINA 👕 Lavandería 💻 Espacio de coworking 🅿️ Estacionamiento 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Estacionamiento gratis 🌅 Terraza al aire libre 🌿 Jardín 🍺 Bar 🍳 Desayuno
Otros servicios (38)
Estacionamiento para bicicletas Adaptadores Guarda-equipaje Mesa de tours y viajes Limpieza Recepción (horario limitado) Acceso a internet Intercambio de libros Juegos de mesa TV por cable Mesa de pool Wi-Fi Ping pong Sábanas incluidas Toallas incluidas Luz de lectura Ventilador de techo Tomas para cargar Comidas disponibles Zona de té y café Lockers de seguridad Seguridad 24 horas CCTV en áreas comunes Extintores Botiquines de primeros auxilios Detector de humo Duchas con agua caliente Sala común Sala de juegos Sala de estar Balcón social Wi-Fi gratis Internet gratis Guarda-equipaje gratis Secadoras de pelo en alquiler Check-out tardío Vistas panorámicas Reserva flexible NRR

Precios

Dormitorios $17 / noche
Privadas $29 / noche

Precios HW desde hoy

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Peores reseñas

Denmark MALE 25-30 Apr 19, 2025 2.0/10

Staff is indifferent to anything and often absent. There are next to no guests. Wifi doesn’t work in common areas, and there are no ladders to get to the top bunks. Response on the intercom can be tepid, I once had to wait 40 minutes before giving up. These people should not run a hostel.

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Brazil FEMALE 31-40 Sep 5, 2024 2.0/10

péssimo atendimento e local completamente escuro

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very poor service and the local is completely dark

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Switzerland FEMALE Nov 13, 2023 2.0/10

Wollte die Buchung stornieren, trotz Recht dazu funktionierte das nicht. Auf der Homepage des Hostels steht, es sei tagsüber eine sichere Gegend, vor Ort wurde mir dann gesagt, das sei nicht der Fall, man müsse immer ein Taxi nehmen. Kalte Duschen oder gar kein Wasser, Sanitäranlage nicht geschlechtergetrennt und alles offen, insgesamt alles in schmuddeligem Zustand, Kabinenzimmer = 2x2 m grosse Gartenhäuschen, in denen nichts vernünftig untergebracht werden kann, Pool unsauber...

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I wanted to cancel the Booking, despite the right to do so this did not work. on the homepage of the Hostels it says that it is during the day a safe area, on the spot I was then told that this is not the case, you always have to take a Taxi. cold showers or no water at all, sanitary facilities not badly separated and everything open, overall everything in a dirty condition, cabin room = 2x2 m large Garden houses, in which nothing can be reasonably accommodated, pool unsauber...

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USA MALE Jul 10, 2023 4.0/10

The staff of Goodness and Moshi were terrific and helpful. The facilities are great, however it was cold and the heater in the room did not warm up. In the common area, the owner Leasel would not turn on the heater unless the room was full. I was freezing in the room and eating breakfast in the dining area. I realize they don’t have control over power outages from load sharing by the utilities company, but it would have been nice if they would have let us know that there would be no water...

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USA MALE Sep 12, 2024 6.0/10

The hostel is nice close to the airport. If you want to leave, you have to pay Uber. If you want to eat in the hostel, you have to pay Uber eats, the lady that runs the place is nice and will give you directions to get around. You cannot step onto the street. If Uber is picking you up, get out of the door after verifying the car.

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Brazil FEMALE 31-40 Nov 2, 2023 6.0/10

Oportunidade em melhorar as instalações do quarto e banheiro. Aspecto de velho e sujo.

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Opportunity to improve the facilities of the bedroom and bathroom.

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USA COUPLE 31-40 Feb 8, 2023 6.0/10

It’s ok for what it was. It was safe and clean so that’s as most important to us. Not really a hostel atmosphere but we weren’t too concerned about that. Cold showers. The area outside the hostel didn’t feel safe but if you have organized shuttle services with your trip it will be fine. Avoid hillsbrow area

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Jun 26, 2022 6.0/10

An sich ein tolles Hostel, aber leider hat ihm Corona ganz schön zugesetzt. Wir sind nachts fast erfroren und auch im Essbereich ging die Heizung nicht. Warmes Wasser hatten wir im Zimmer leider auch nicht und es gibt auch keinen Fahrer mehr, der einen vom Flughafen abholt (unabhängig davon ob man was zahlen will). Wir waren 2x da und 2x die einzigen Gäste. Der Portier wurde auch entlassen und so standen wir am ersten Tag der Ankunft ca. 30 min vor dem Tor, bis wir das Personal irgendwann tel...

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Germany COUPLE 25-30 Nov 9, 2025 8.0/10

Unsichere Gegend der rest ist eigentlich ziemlich cool

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Unsecure Area of Rest is actually pretty cool

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Jan 16, 2025 8.0/10

Amazing place to stay and explore Johannesburg! Great staff and lots of opportunities to spend your time at the Hostel :)

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Reseñas recientes

Italy FEMALE 18-24 Mar 29, 2026 Amb 100%

I had a really nice stay in Johannesburg. The place was really nice and the staff very kind and welcoming. I recommend it!

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England MALE 18-24 Mar 7, 2026 Amb 100%

Brief stay at Brown Sugar backpackers Hostel. Staff very helpful

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Germany COUPLE 25-30 Nov 9, 2025 Amb 60%

Unsichere Gegend der rest ist eigentlich ziemlich cool

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Unsecure Area of Rest is actually pretty cool

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Denmark MALE 25-30 Apr 19, 2025 Amb 20%

Staff is indifferent to anything and often absent. There are next to no guests. Wifi doesn’t work in common areas, and there are no ladders to get to the top bunks. Response on the intercom can be tepid, I once had to wait 40 minutes before giving up. These people should not run a hostel.

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England MALE Mar 17, 2025 Amb 100%

Welcoming, comfortable and safe. Great hostel and staff. Will definitely stay again.

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South Africa MALE Jan 23, 2025 Amb 100%

Great place, friendly hosts and convenient location.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Jan 16, 2025 Amb 100%

Amazing place to stay and explore Johannesburg! Great staff and lots of opportunities to spend your time at the Hostel :)

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Israel MALE 25-30 Dec 26, 2024 Amb 100%

AMAZING PLACE! beautiful hostel, close to everything and above all: Lisiel and June are amazing! So helpful, kind, and interesting people. Was amazing to spend new years with you! And Mia the friendly boxer is a great addon!

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Brazil FEMALE Nov 3, 2024 Amb 60%

Pessoal atencioso,Lugar tranquilo, seguro com todas as facilidades....realmente como descreve as fotos

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Attentive staff, Quiet place, secure with all facilities....really as describes as photos

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USA FEMALE Oct 3, 2024 Amb 80%

stayed in a cabin, it was tiny and perfect for my needs. Thanks for having me.

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USA MALE Sep 12, 2024 Amb 20%

The hostel is nice close to the airport. If you want to leave, you have to pay Uber. If you want to eat in the hostel, you have to pay Uber eats, the lady that runs the place is nice and will give you directions to get around. You cannot step onto the street. If Uber is picking you up, get out of the door after verifying the car.

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Netherlands COUPLE 25-30 Sep 7, 2024 Amb 100%

Super friendly host, made us feel welcome and at home. Met some nice travellers in the hostel. We could park our car safely behind the gate with camera’s pointing to it. Overall a good experience, would recommend.

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Italy MIXEDGROUP 25-30 Sep 6, 2024 Amb 100%

The hostel was beautiful with lots of plants, flowers, art, and paintings around. We had fun at the bar playing pool and enjoying the city view from the swimming pool area. The staff is lovely, smiley and welcoming. The food was great. Location-wise it wasn’t ideal as it’s 10min away from an extremely sketchy area, but the hostel itself is gated and very safe so it makes up for it. We would definitely come back :)

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Brazil FEMALE 31-40 Sep 5, 2024 Amb 20%

péssimo atendimento e local completamente escuro

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very poor service and the local is completely dark

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Italy FEMALE Aug 24, 2024 Amb 100%

Un posto in cui tornerei volentierissimo! il personale gentilissimo e cortese. Ti fanno sentire come a casa tutto molto bello

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A place I would gladly return to! the staff is very kind and courteous. they make you feel at home everything is very beautiful

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Japan MALE Jul 23, 2024 Amb 100%

everything are incredibly nice,especially staffs are really perefct.

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USA MALE Jul 19, 2024 Amb 100%

Lisli, if I spell her name correctly, was a wonderful hostess and even invited me to join a birthday party. A unique experience. Ron B

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Brazil MALE May 23, 2024 Amb 80%

Staff were friendly and by Uber it was easy and quick to get to the city center and other places of interest.

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Canada ALLMALEGROUP 25-30 May 3, 2024 Amb 100%

Lovely place and even more lovely staff, the owner was incredibly hospitable we chatted with her for hours, they took care of us, fed us, very clean accommodations and common areas, located in a safe part of the city, highly recommended you’ll love it here, if I ever come back this is the place I’m coming back to!

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France FEMALE 25-30 Mar 30, 2024 Amb 100%

We spent one night there and the staff was very welcoming, the tenant gave us many advices for the rest of our trip. The place is clean, the cooking is good, very nice night !