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Brown Sugar Backpackers

75 Observatory Avenue, Observatory Extension, Johannesburg, South Africa, Distance from city centre: 4.7km

Rating: 62% from 5 reviews

  • 64%Atmosphere
  • 68%Staff
  • 72%Security
  • 64%Cleanliness
  • 48%Location
  • 20%Value for money
  • 20%Facilities

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  • Far from everything,get to the kitchen at 9:45am and there where no breakfest All the taxis that the hostel called overcharged us Needed to pay $20 for the internet (supposed to be free)and there was only internet in the lounge,no wi-fi in the room
  • 31%
  • 20 February 2013 Denis Japan
  • the place was cold and the staff unfriendly
  • 43%
  • 21 June 2011 Therese
  • This place feels like a home away from home. Awesome character. Excellent staff.
  • 83%
  • 24 December 2010 Anonymous
  • Staff was very helpful and friendly, but on their website they could have mentioned that bathroons are outside - not a big deal, but when it's raining it gives a bit of a camping feeling ;) good breakfast though!
  • 60%
  • 28 October 2010 Claudia
  • The stay was great!. That was my 1st stay in hostels and i felt very confortable! The Staff are great!! I liked a lot!!
  • 97%
  • 3 October 2010 Claudio
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