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Melville International Backpackers

37 - 1st Avenue, Melville, Johannesburg, South Africa

89%Overall Rating

  • 87%Character
  • 90%Security
  • 97%Location
  • 90%Staff
  • 87%Atmosphere
  • 87%Cleanliness

Property Information:

Melville International Backpackers (MIB) is your ideal base in the vibrant heart of gold in Africa � Johannesburg. It is in easy walking distance to the famous 7th Avenue with all its fantastic eateries, clubs, galleries, bookshops, off beat clothes shops and music bars. Melville is unique in its �vibe� as it reflects the surrounding Media/Arts/Student communities in this part of Johannesburg. MIB is your secure comfortable backpacker lodge that will be your base as you explore the province of Gauteng.

Close to two leading universities, you can walk around the corner to the Campus Square Shopping Centre, Laundromats, Fast food outlets, clubs and pubs at night and sidewalk cafes by day. Gold Reef City, The Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, Civic Theatre, Market Theatre, O.R. Thambo and Lanseria airports, the Cradle of Mankind historical site, Planetarium, Soccer City, Ellis Park and Wanderers sports grounds, are all a quick taxi ride away from MIB � your backpacker base in Johannesburg.

Melville International Backpackers offers you comfortable new beds, showers, swimming pool, and a range of accommodation options, from dorm bunks to single room on suite with a double bed. Broadband Internet is available. Major bus and taxi routes close by.

Your ever friendly and helpful host, Peter, has run backpacking establishments and lodges for many years and offers his wealth of insight to help make your stay in Johannesburg worthwhile, safe, fun and memorable.

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  • Latest Review

    The hostel itself is fantastic, with excellent staff working there who are more than willing to help with anything you ask of them. The room itself was the smallest room I have ever seen in my life, quite literally a 6x8 tool shed that has been converted into a "cottage" and a bed put inside. We had to squeeze around the bed just to walk since the space was so small. So if you are looking for a room to relax in, this is not ideal. The value for money is not, but Melville itself is cute.
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Facilities

  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Bar
  • BBQ
  • Breakfast Not Included
  • Common Room
  • Free Internet Access
  • Kitchen
  • Linen Included
  • Parking
  • Swimming Pool
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Towels for hire


Cancellation Policy

This property has a 1 day cancellation policy.
Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.




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