Ten BompasvsBrown Sugar Backpackers
Both Ten Bompas and Brown Sugar Backpackers are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Ten Bompas ranks slightly higher than Brown Sugar Backpackers. Ten Bompas comes in at #14 in Johannesburg with recommendations from 4 publications such as Mr & Mrs Smith, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Ten Bompas
10 Bompas Rd, Dunkeld West, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
From $193/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"This hotel-cum-restaurant is small and luxurious, and the decor is minimalist, with carefully chosen African art." Full review
Rough Guide
"One of Jo’burg’s most stylish small hotels, each of its ten suites (all with fireplaces and separate living areas) decorated by a different interior designer."
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Space and light lure travellers to the tree-filled Johannesburg suburb of Sandton, home to Ten Bompas hotel, whose ten rooms were individually decorated by a pool of local designers." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"In the upmarket neighbourhood of Dunkeld West, and within walking distance of several nice places to eat and shop, is this sleek hotel with ten spacious, elegant rooms" Full review
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."