Brown Sugar BackpackersvsClico Boutique Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Clico Boutique Hotel scores slightly better than Brown Sugar Backpackers. Clico Boutique Hotel comes in at #18 in Johannesburg with recommendations from 4 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
Brown Sugar Backpackers
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."
Clico Boutique Hotel
27 Sturdee Avenue, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
From $105/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"This boutique b&b in the leafy-chic Rosebank neighborhood is a refreshing departure from Johannesburg’s other hotels in secure suburbs." Full review
Fodor's
"This small, upmarket guesthouse in central Rosebank is an old Cape Dutch house with a gracious garden that offers good value." Full review
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Afar Magazine
"The suburb of Rosebank has the best of both worlds: it’s home to major commercial hot spots, but it also boasts peaceful pockets of lush lanes." Full review
Lonely Planet
"There are nine very pleasantly decorated and comfortable rooms at this heritage property that has a Cape Dutch design." Full review