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Ten BompasvsDiamond Diggers Backpackers
Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Ten Bompas scores slightly better than Diamond Diggers Backpackers. Ten Bompas comes in at 74 with positive reviews from 4 sources including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Ten Bompas
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Mr & Mrs Smith
Lonely Planet
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
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
