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Gemini Backpackers LodgevsTen Bompas
Both hotels are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Ten Bompas is preferred by most writers compared to Gemini Backpackers Lodge. Ten Bompas comes in at #14 in Johannesburg with endorsements from 4 reviewers including Rough Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Gemini Backpackers Lodge
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
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."
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
