Shoestrings Airport LodgevsGemini Backpackers Lodge
Gemini Backpackers Lodge and Shoestrings Airport Lodge are both recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Gemini Backpackers Lodge is preferred by most writers compared to Shoestrings Airport Lodge. Gemini Backpackers Lodge comes in at #22 in Johannesburg with accolades from 2 sources such as Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
Shoestrings Airport Lodge
Kempton Park, South Africa
From $27/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Free Parking
- Free airport transportation
Rough Guide
"Occupying a large plot within sight of the airport (but surprisingly quiet) with decent dorm beds and private rooms."
Gemini Backpackers Lodge
1 Van Gelder Road, Johannesburg 2160, South Africa
From $0/night
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Fitness Center
- Free Parking
- Outdoor pool
Lonely Planet
"This is like a mini-backpackers empire, on rambling grounds with a pub, lounges, a snooker and pool table, a gym, a travel desk, a tennis court and swimming pool, and a huge DVD library...." Full review
Rough Guide
"Rambling suburban property near Kew in the northeast of the city. There are dorms, double rooms and all kinds of extras such as a full-sized snooker table, free internet and a rudimentary gym."