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The Winston HotelvsBrown Sugar Backpackers
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Brown Sugar Backpackers is the choice of most professionals compared to The Winston Hotel. Brown Sugar Backpackers is ranked #32 in Johannesburg with positive reviews from 2 publications including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
The Winston Hotel
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
No 6 Tottenham Avenue, Melrose Estate, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
From $150/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Everything about this 30-room hotel is chic and intimate, from the cozy bar off reception to the monochromatic marble bathrooms."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"Everything about this 30-room hotel is chic and intimate, from the cozy bar off reception to the monochromatic marble bathrooms." 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."
