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Brown Sugar Backpackers in Johannesburg, South Africa

75 Observatory Avenue, Observatory Extension, 2198, Johannesburg
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Reviews of Brown Sugar Backpackers


There was a break in the night I stayed there. The hostel is very unsafe.

Gretchen, USA, stayed on 18th Nov 09

We thought that the staff were very rude, they had to be prompted to show us to our room which was neither comfortable nor clean. The bedding had a ma...

dominicgouldsborough959, England, stayed on 16th Nov 09

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About Brown Sugar Backpackers


Perfect location for the SOCCER WORLD CUP 2010 : We are 10 minutes from ELLIS PARK Stadium and 25 minutes from SOCCER CITY Stadium where the Opening and Closing games will take place! A total of 15 matches will be played at these two stadiums.
BONUS: The Park and Ride area is only 300m from the hostel where you show your match ticket for a FREE ride to these stadiums!

Our VERY spacious, safe and secure 'Mafia' mansion is situated just 15 minutes from the airport and about 10 minutes from the city centre. We offer a FREE pick up service from OR TAMBO International Airport and or PARK STATION (The central bus and train station). We are a haven for people who prefer to do their own thing. You will experience a next to home feeling at our establishment and never feel crowded or boxed in, unless you want to join in on the action.

This 'Ex-mafia house' is set on a variety of levels and was built by the infamous Mafiosi, Mannie da Rocha who was gunned down in the streets of Joburg. The well-stocked bar doubles as a reception desk as well as ordering your beer, wine, cocktail or favourite soft drink. You can book all your transfers, car hire, Baz Bus tickets, dinners, internet and tours to tSoweto, Apartheid Museum, Kruger Park and the big bad city centre. We also offer transfers to Eastgate International Shopping Mall which contains all the major banks, shopping, eating and cinema facilities you could ever want.

The staff at Brown Sugar are specialists in advising travellers on the best and quickest ways to obtain visas for countries such as Mozambique and Zimbabwe and, on request, we take our guests to the relevant embassies and help them with application forms and photographs and more. For those travellers needing visas for Angola, the embassy is within walking distance of the house.

Brown Sugar has all the amenities and facilities you would expect. We have a large eat-in kitchen with all the crocery, cutlery, pans and pots to whip up and enjoy your own meals. Free tea and coffee all day long for our guests. Relax at the swiming pool, enjoy the sun and cool down in the clear water or enjoy a local beer or a 'cool' drink. The rooftop and bar patios offers some of the best views of the city.

NOTE: When you secure your booking with Hostelworld send us an e-mail with your flight details as we offer a FREE pick up service from OR Tambo Airport, and Park Station (the main bus- and train station) to all our guests staying with us.

ACTIVITIES
Browse our web site and go to the ACTIVITIES page to view all the tourist attractions, clubs and activities in and around Brown Sugar and or Joburg. We have added active links for your convenience to view, read and plan your trip in advance so that you don't miss a beat while on holiday in our beautifull country.

Overall Rating: 69%From a total of 27 Reviews

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Facilities

  • Internet Access
  • Guest Kitchen
  • Swimming Pool
  • Private
  • Communal
  • Outdoor
  • Sun Loungers
  • Fax Service
  • Postal Service
  • Card Phones
  • Cable TV
  • Common Room
  • Outdoor Terraced Area
  • Games Room
  • Pool Table
  • Linen Included
  • Security Lockers
  • Reading Light
  • BBQ Area
  • Breakfast
  • Included
  • Washing Machine/Dryer
  • 24 Hour Security
  • Hairdryer for Hire
  • Airport Transfers
  • Parking
  • Free Parking
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Bar
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Tours Desk
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Currency Exchange