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AtholPlace House & VillavsBrown Sugar Backpackers
Both Brown Sugar Backpackers and AtholPlace Hotel & Villa are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, AtholPlace Hotel & Villa ranks significantly better than Brown Sugar Backpackers. AtholPlace Hotel & Villa comes in at #5 in Johannesburg with praise from 5 publications like Concierge, Condé Nast Traveler and Afar Magazine.
AtholPlace House & Villa
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
90 Pretoria Ave, Atholl, Sandton 2024, South Africa
From $323/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"When to go: October and November, when the purple-flowering jacaranda trees are in full bloom."
"The hotel has a well-stocked library, a lounge cum dining room with an in-house chef, a large pool, and gardens just big enough to stroll in." Full review
"Despite its central location just a few blocks from the heart of Sandton, AtholPlace retains a secluded air, offering the ultimate urban oasis." Full review
8.0
"This home-away-from-home, located in a quiet yet accessible part of Johannesburg, comprises a boutique hotel and next-door villa, both furnished in contemporary African décor." Full review
"If you’re looking for a pre-safari pit stop en route to the awesome Kruger, AtholPlace Hotel & Villa in scenic Sandton has your name on it." Full review
Brown Sugar Backpackers
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
75 Observatory Avenue, Observatory, Johannesburg 2198, South Africa
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"In a large mansion that looks like a miniature castle and is actually the former home of a 1970s gangster, this place is a whole bunch of fun with decent rooms... great views and a good tour agency." Full review
"A notorious hostel on Observatory Ridge... Come here for a fast-track introduction to Jo’burg’s hedonistic nightlife rather than comfort or chilled-out vibes."