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Backpackers RitzvsBrown Sugar Backpackers
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Brown Sugar Backpackers ranks marginally better than Backpackers Ritz. Brown Sugar Backpackers has a TripExpert Score of 72 with endorsements from 2 sources including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.
Backpackers Ritz
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
1A North Road, Johannesburg 2004, South Africa
From $0/night
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Outdoor pool
Rough Guide "A well-known, busy lodge in a large suburban house halfway between Rosebank and Sandton, with a pool, gardens and travel centre."
Lonely Planet "Still the most authoritative of the city’s hostels, the Ritz is owned by three brothers who ensure a family atmosphere is maintained on its sprawling, leafy grounds." 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
Lonely Planet "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
Rough Guide "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."
