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AtholPlace House & VillavsLebo's Soweto Backpackers
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers and AtholPlace Hotel & Villa are both rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, AtholPlace Hotel & Villa scores significantly higher than Lebo's Soweto Backpackers. AtholPlace Hotel & Villa comes in at 78 with praise from 5 reviewers including Concierge, The Telegraph and Mr & Mrs Smith.
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
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
"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."
Top 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