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Michelangelo HotelvsDiamond Diggers Backpackers
Both properties are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Michelangelo Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Diamond Diggers Backpackers. Michelangelo Hotel ranks #8 in Johannesburg with endorsements from 3 reviews including Fodor's, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
Michelangelo Hotel
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
135 West Street, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandown, Sandton 2146, South Africa
From $223/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "This hotel has all the class, comforts, and facilities you'd expect from a top establishment." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Italian Renaissance–style hotel with grand public spaces situated on Sandown’s Nelson Mandela Square." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This grade dame is one of Johannesburg’s most elegant hotels; it provides romantic, Renaissance-style luxury in the beating heart of the business district." Full review
Diamond Diggers Backpackers
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
36 Doris Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, South Africa
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Outdoor pool
Rough Guide "Boasting a dramatic view of the inner-city skyline, this cheap but clean and organized lodge is not too far from the airport and downtown Jo’burg."
Lonely Planet "This backpackers is OK, with a variety of dorms and doubles spread over a couple of different houses... but the atmosphere is subdued and the bathrooms have seen better days." Full review
