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Brown Sugar Backpackers Reviews

75 Observatory Avenue, Observatory Extension, Johannesburg, South Africa

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85%Overall Rating

From 11 ratings
  • 85%Character
  • 87%Security
  • 82%Location
  • 87%Staff
  • 85%Atmosphere
  • 85%Cleanliness

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87%

Nice hostel with Nice staff! Walking distance of Chinatown, markets and even a mall. Very clean, nice pool area, and good kitchen! The Internet and wifi could be cheaper. Free pick up at the airport helps a lot! It's more expensive then others hostels but it's really a nice place. With u don't mind to pay more, I recommend. I just dislike the bunkers... Space between the low and up bed r too small. Impossible to sit, and easy to bang the Ames and head.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


100%

Very open and inviting atmosphere. Plenty of areas to interact with other travelers within the buildings and on the grounds. quiet, safe area . thirty minutes of pleasant walking takes you to major shopping areas. The management is very helpful and always around to provide info. Clean room and comfortable (I stayed in a single with en suite bathroom). Stayed three nights. Free airport pickup was great, too. Who wants to deal with changing money and taxis the minute you arrive?

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


80%

Rooms are great, dorms are good and enough things to do within walking or taxi distance.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

Friendly & helpful staff, clean & quiet place! Located on Observatory Rd...safe area, close to East Gate shopping mall but a bit far from city center...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

It was a very nice and exciting moment ! Thank you very much for your hapiness !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

nice place nice staf i liked the location safe end a lot of space 10min walking en you are in chinatown 30min shoppingmals fleamarkat ectra

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


77%

Good hostel overall, the only minus was that they charged for wi-fi and internet. Helpful staff, location average. They sell good food (lunch and dinner), you can buy and mail postcards from the hostel, good rooms, clean, free airport pick-up was good, good kitchen.

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Anu Thank you for the review and staying with Brown Sugar BP. I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us. I enjoy travelling myself and do realise that the internet and wi-fi in the Northern hemisphere is free and very convenient but in South Africa (3rd world country) we still have to pay (too much) for such essential services. I am working on a new uncapped wi-fi setup that should benefit all our guests. Enjoy the rest of your travels. Warm regards Liezel (the owner)

87%

We were really worried about some reviews but in total the stuff is very friendly and helpful. We also did the Soweto township tour without any circumstances. The hostel also includes a good breakfast and a Free airport pickup, which is very helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)




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