Rosebank Boarding Hostel
Location: 217 Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2096, Johannesburg, ZA
Star Rating: 1 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Recreational Opportunities
Enjoy the outdoor pool, terrace, and garden for relaxation.
Featured Amenities
Take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Convenience and Comfort
Feel at home in one of the 10 guestrooms with access to a shared kitchen and free Wi-Fi.
Book now to experience all these amenities at Rosebank Boarding Hostel in Johannesburg!
Important Information
- Alcohol is not served at this property.
Policies
Check-in: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Instructions: If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [219 Avenue Parktown North]. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Picnic area
- Library
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Free self parking
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Shared refrigerator
- Housekeeping on request
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Rooms Available
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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom
6 Twin Bunk Beds
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Practical - Rollaway/extra beds available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
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Double Room
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
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Double Room, Private Bathroom
1 Double Bed
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
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Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom
6 Twin Bunk Beds
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, shared accommodations
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
Guest Reviews
- Tokito (1/5): - 予約した値段より高く請求された。
- AFZAL (7/5): -
- Nyameka (5/5): Unhappy guest - There was no water couldn't bath had to go to work without bathing 🛀 but paid full price and they don't have wifi you can't be connected if you don't have data
- Nomfundo (7/5): -
- Guest (8/5): - Workers were so helpful in assisting with basic needs Smoke
- Caleb (6/5): -
- Mhlekazi (1/5): Not good - Needs renovations Everything
- liz (10/5): -
- Mziwenhlanhla (6/5): -
- Anonymous (7/5): it was good. the staff made it better - staff makes it exceptional the rooms are too small to occupy those number of beds
- Sir_frans (6/5): Pleasant - It's in a safe location. The staff never came to clean our dormitory during our stay. The dormitory is small and not comfortable. The showers spill water all over .
- Nicole (7/5): Good -
- Nicole (6/5): Pleasant -
- Sibongiseni (4/5): Disappointing - Staff The rooms The dorm door
- Alakhe (10/5): Exceptional -
- Anonymous (7/5): Met some interesting people there and the location is amazing interms of going to the mall and back. - The value i got for the price. The vibe is nice. People are respectfull and its chill. there were less plates and dishes to choose from so you have to bring your own and you cant really invite anyone over or theymight be charged a night's stay
- Masego (3/5): Poor -
- Anonymous (7/5): Good -
- Kilora (1/5): Bad -
- Jared (4/5): Cheap accommodation, which turned out to be expensive - No breakfast, good location My cellphone and hard drive were stolen out of my bag
- Madaha (7/5): Good - Old
- Bongivangeli (5/5): Passable -
- Marcia (4/5): They need to revamp the place - It was smelly
- Zinhle (7/5): Good -
- Lesego (3/5): Poor -
- Jared (10/5): Relaxed and beautiful - Relaxed atmosphere, beautiful grounds. Very well situated in Rosebank. Place is kept clean and staff are friendly and professional. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Nothing comes to mind. It was a great experience.
- Gcasamba (10/5): Exceptional -
- Seifeldean (8/5): Very good -
- Siddiqur (1/5): Bad -
- Abdimahat (10/5): Exceptional -
- Meno (1/5): Bad - There is basically nothing to like about the place. Facilities are old,creepy place and dirty.Very poor internet and place is scarry. I wouldn't recommend someone to go there.
- Relebohile (5/5): Passable - No because the room which was given to us this time around was so neat . I could literally sleep there The noise it’s too noisy
- Carlos (3/5): Poor - The location only. Not comfortable, very nosy and there was only one energy plug inside the room.
- Gcasamba (8/5): Very good -
- Bongiwe (1/5): Horrible!! - I didn't like anything! The front desk lady with a straight back was quite rude for no apparent reason. The bedding on my bed was dirty, the room was dirty,the shower was questionable. They didn't have night staff, so when I had to leave in the morning and get my key deposit back, I couldn't coz there was nobody there. Sies!
- Gcasamba (5/5): Passable -
- Andrew (8/5): Very good - Staff was excellent
- ACHIAW KWASI (6/5): - Ok
- Sabbir (1/5): Bad -
- Bayanda (2/5): Very poor -
- Michelle (4/5): Disappointing -
- Vincent (9/5): Superb -
- Lima (1/5): Bad -
- Moitheri (5/5): Passable -
- Nkosi (3/5): Poor - Its oryt Nothing much just read to understand The no refund policy is a killer
- Andile (7/5): Good -
- David (7/5): Good -
- The (1/5): Bad -
- Andrew (5/5): Passable - Staff were helpful Beds were bad. Too small of a space for 4 men to sleep in
- Newman (4/5): Disappointing -
- Alpha (1/5): Bad - The staff was great. Especially a short kind lady. Literally the only good thing about the place is their staff. Great human beings Place needs a revamp. Charging ports needed. WiFi needed. The other residents stole my food daily, so that's a bummer. But hey you choose the place because of the price, so you
- Petunia (5/5): Passable - The close to everything I love that No came to clean my room I’ve been here for seven days no one ever even change my sheets
- Loide (3/5): Poor - The location is accessible Bathroom was tiny and dirty. No available accessories for soaps and face cloth hanger.
- Gary (7/5): saved money by staying here. Safe place in a good location - Staff are helpful. Its a budget place with lots of people staying there on a low budget. Things are generally not efficient, but that might be the computer system for checking in (which took a really long time). I did save money by staying here. It is very safe and a good neighborhood.
- Lina (2/5): Very poor - The room as well as the bathroom were super dirty. When opening the tap the water was blood red.
- Nancy (7/5): Good -
- Exauce (8/5): Very good - Staff and other people are friendly Theres a very good vibe with the other housemates
- Muntu (6/5): Pleasant - Safety I had asked the admin staff for an invoice when checking out so that Booking.com can refund me on my stay in their accomodation. I have not recieve it until today.
- Matshidiso (6/5): Pleasant -
- Russel (1/5): Bad - Fokol Fokol
- Verified traveler (10/5): Great price - For the price it works and is safe and clean and in a wonderful location walking distance to Rosebank mall
- Malaika (5/5): Decent but could have been better - The staff is helpful and friendly, always approachable. Location is close and central to a lot of things and most times it’s peaceful around There was almost no cutlery in the kitchen, sometimes staff is unavailable or you have to look around for them constantly. Lack of maintenance with some of the beds and facilities around like they almost hanging by a thread and a crazy mosquito infestation around featuring some roaches, can’t even go number 2 in peace
- Luxolo (10/5): Exceptional -
- Tebello (8/5): Very good -
- Refiloe (5/5): Passable -
- Sandile (1/5): No comment - Yesterday was visiting police and fidelity security and the owner Christisize black people and take pictures for kids and Solomon was very rude and this 2 ladies was good for everyone and they come in after a hour and check Solomon was rude don’t have permission for clients
- Nicolaas (10/5): Exceptional -
- Fhatuwani (3/5): The place was just fair not what I was expecting - My room was fairl The place is noisy and suspicious lot of prostitutions
- Gaofenngwe (2/5): Very poor -
- Mpho (8/5): Very good -
- Margaret (5/5): It was Ok. I was safe. Slept on clean bedding. The place is close to amenities - For the price I paid, I excepted exactly what I got. I didn't expect 5 star when I only paid R176 per night. They try to keep it clean . The staff is friendly. There's no Wi-Fi. The janitor guy doesn't knock, he just opens.
- Makgoba (5/5): Passable -
- Mlphoofolo (3/5): Poor -
- Zizo (8/5): Manager is so nice .. - Rooms are very neate Nothing
- Sbusiso (5/5): Just okay - Only the view The reception, it was a bit errogant and not welcoming
- Ayanda (6/5): Pleasant -
- Ayanda (5/5): Passable -
- Vivian (8/5): Very good - The place was exactly what I expected for the amount of money I paid. Water is always warm. Floor sticky. Geyser makes noise. Blanket thin. The bed is comfortable. Safe. Lack of cutlery No bar
- Mcdonald (3/5): Poor -
- Tariq (6/5): Pleasant -
- Cunniffe (1/5): Worst backpackers I've stayed at in South Africa - The location is great, extremely close to the mall, restaurants and other attractions. The staff were unhelpful and sometimes rude. It's like they just didn't care about doing their jobs. The establishment but especially the rooms were dirty. The beds, (granted were bunk beds), but they were uncomfortable, creaked and moved with every turn. The amenities were not as advertised, the washing machine was broken, I couldn't get any cutlery or crockery and there was only WiFi in certain parts of the establishment. Overall a very disappointing stay.
- Nomaswazi (10/5): Exceptional -
- Jason (1/5): Stay away - Nothing. The worst Backpackers in South Africa. Everything here is broken. Holes in the sheets, no TP, almost no cookware or cutlery. They won't let you store your bags after checkout until your flight. More of a flophouse than a Backpackers.
- Tariq (6/5): Pleasant -
- Tshilidzi (1/5): I didn’t like my stay there with my friends - Nothing Their service was poor, the bathrooms were dirty , the shower water was cold . No mirrors in the room.
- Sanele (1/5): I left before I could stay -
- Robert (4/5): Disappointing -
- Tumisang (1/5): Disgusted - Nothing!!! The stuff are not clear when paying, your things get stolen and they'll tell you that they can't help you and even have a story about the cctvs not wofking when they have to help you. Very rude stuff with no accountability whatsoever
- Gaofenngwe (1/5): Bad - Staff members were polite The room I first book was disgusting; backpack was far better. I will never book a hostel again
- Matshidiso (3/5): Poor -
- Rl (1/5): The guest team demanded to be moved because the “conditions were not up to standard”. - False advertisement . The staff alerted me when I arrived that they did not have the accommodations size of rooms and beds within those rooms as stated on this site. No ice , at the facility . Only (2) bathrooms. Very rude front desk attendant that took checked me in. Two of the other staff that were older ladies were nicer but could not make up for the rude nature of the young lady I’m charge at the front desk. False advertisement . Rooms were cold and did not have the beds states in the dorm facility.
- Matshidiso (1/5): Bad - My money got stolen, room wasn't clean upon my arrival. Water was not hot in the morning and the bathroom light wasn't working
- Bandile (5/5): Passable -
- Nomangwane (10/5): Exceptional -
- Xolani (1/5): I would not recommend to anyone should they need a place of sleep. - These nothing to like, the place is very bad we had to sleep on sheets and were given a duvet for a single bed, which had characters for kids(Frozen cartoon) place it's dodgy with the showers drainage pipes being blocked and not taking out the water but getting full that it spill out the side to the floor. regret going to this place the pictures they have selected the best sides of the place. everything in that place was of a bad experience of my life same with the money i paid it's not worth for that place.
- Clement (3/5): Poor -
- Hlophe (6/5): Pleasant -
- Hlophe (6/5): Pleasant -
- Matěj (10/5): Actually a good hostel - Honestly, I don't understand the reviews here. I was expecting something horrible, but it's actually a nice hostel. I liked this: Room: clean, good bed Staff: everyone friendly Location: Fantastic, in a safe area (Rosebank), near Gautrain station (easy connection to Sandton, Airport, Pretoria, and so on). Less than 5 minutes walk to 24/7 grocery store. Near is a coffee shop and in a walkable distance is Rosebank mall (restaurants, shops). Shower: clean, hot water Laundry service: cheap, fast.
- Yoli (6/5): Pleasant -
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