• Prices posted reflect those of the cheapest rates for the cheapest room type with 1-2 person occupancy. Prices are likely to increase during holidays and weekends.

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• Fodor's Review  : "Situated in a sleepy cul-de-sac on the spectacular Bronberg mountain, Ted's Place looks like a large, smart suburban home with a lived-in appeal."

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|hotel_name=The Goblin's Cove |url=http://www.goblins.co.za/ |address=Off R24, Bekker School Rd |city=Magaliesburg |state=Gauteng |postal_code= |country=South Africa |phone=27-14-576-2143 |fax=27-86-631-7156 |price=R376-R753 |map_url= }}

• • Fodor's Review  : "It's decorated as a fantasy fairy world, with three stories of little rooms, winding passageways, and stairs leading to colorful private alcoves and balconies."

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|hotel_name=Formule 1 Johannesburg Park Station |url=http://www.accorhotels.com/accorhotels/fichehotel/gb/for/2697/fiche_hotel.shtml |address=Cnr Wanderers & Wolmarans Streets |city=Johannesburg |state=Gauteng |postal_code= |country=South Africa |phone=27-11-720-2111 |fax=27-11-720-2112 |price=R234-R259 |map_url= }}

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "This place offers anodyne rooms for a standard price. It is near the northeast corner of the huge Park Station complex and might appeal if you arrive late."
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|hotel_name=Emerald Guest House |url=http://www.emerald-guesthouse.co.za/ |address=19 Halifax Street, Rhodesfield |city=Johannesburg |state=Gauteng |postal_code= |country=South Africa |phone=27-11-394-1148 |fax=27-11-975-1822 |price=R450-R550 |map_url=http://www.emerald-guesthouse.co.za/default.php?ipkCat=5&sid=5#map }}

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "We've been getting very good reports about this guesthouse, which boasts a good location within easy striking distance of the airport and plenty of home comforts and decent rooms."

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|hotel_name=Pension Idube |url=http://www.pensionidube.co.za/ |address=11 Walton Avenue , Auckland Park |city=Johannesburg |state=Gauteng |postal_code= |country=South Africa |phone=27-11-482-4055 |fax=27-82-682-3799 |price=R200-R300 |map_url=http://www.pensionidube.co.za/smap.htm }}

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "This positively unpretentious place - bedecked in zebra motifs, to which its name refers - can't be beaten for its combination of comfort, price and location..."

• Official Tourism Site: Other Accommodations in Johannesburg
• Lonely Planet: Johannesburg Hostels
• Yahoo! Travel: Johannesburg Hostels
• Hostelz.com: Johannesburg Hostel Reviews

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|hotel_name=Pretoria Backpackers Lodge |url=http://www.pretoriabackpackers.net/ |address=425 Farenden Street |city=Clydesdale |state=Gauteng |postal_code= |country=South Africa |phone=27-12-343-9754 |fax=27-12-343-2524 |price= |map_url= }}

• • Fodor's Review  : "This backpackers' hostel is run more like a family guesthouse. There is a dormitory, but there are also 14 rooms and wooden cabins in the lush, tropical garden."

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|hotel_name=The Backpacker Ritz |url=http://www.backpackers-ritz.co.za/ |address=1A North Road, Dunkeld West |city=Johannesburg |state=Gauteng |postal_code= |country=South Africa |phone=27-11-325-7125 |fax=27-11-325-2521 |price= |map_url=http://www.backpackers-ritz.co.za/pics/joburg-map2.jpg }}

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "You'll be sacrificing luxury, cleanliness and quiet for a great location...., but it's lots of fun..."

• • Hostelz.com Review: "[Y]ou can relax next to the small swimming pool or enjoy the view of Jo'burg from the back of the old mansion's turrets."

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|hotel_name=Bob's Bunkhouse |url=http://www.bobsbunkhouse.co.za/ |address=40 St Anne Road |city=Johannesburg |state=Gauteng |postal_code= |country=South Africa |phone=27-11-453-2294 |fax=27-11-453-2238 |price= |map_url=http://www.bobsbunkhouse.co.za/location.htm }}

• • Hostelz.com Review: "Bob's Bunkhouse is a relaxed, friendly place. It's not a party hostel, but for those who are a bit older or prefer to just mellow out and relax."

• • Yahoo! Travel 4.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|hotel_name=Sleek Backpackers |url=http://www.sleek.co.za/ |address=477 Jan Smuts Ave |city=Johannesburg |state=Gauteng |postal_code= |country=South Africa |phone=27-11-787-8070 |fax=27-11-781-0886 |price= |map_url= }}

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Dorms and doubles are basic but clean. It's in a handy location about halfway between the city centre and Fourways."

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|hotel_name=Diamond Diggers Forest Lodge |url=http://www.placetostay.co.za/guesthouses/diamonddigger.htm |address=36 Doris Street |city=Johannesburg |state=Gauteng |postal_code= |country=South Africa |phone=27-11-624-1676 |fax=27-11-614-1704 |price= |map_url= }}

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "A backpacker lodge that's all grown up, offering efficiency, cleanliness, comfort and the best view of the Johannesburg skyline you'll find anywhere."

• Accor Hotels: Hotels in Johannesburg