Michelangelo HotelvsLebo's Soweto Backpackers
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers and Michelangelo Hotel are both praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Michelangelo Hotel scores slightly better than Lebo's Soweto Backpackers. Michelangelo Hotel scores 76 with recommendations from 3 publications such as Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
Michelangelo Hotel
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
10823A Pooe Street, Orlando West, Johannesburg 1804, South Africa
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Rough Guide
"One of the country’s few black-owned backpacker hostels, with dorms, singles, doubles and camping. Walking and cycling tours, and volunteer opportunities in Soweto are also available."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Lebo is the host of the best hostel in Soweto... It’s a healthy walk from the Vilakazi St action, but guests love the shaded beer garden, restaurant and pool table. Dorms are neat and clean." Full review