Guesthouse
Emerald Backpackers
Johannesburg, South Africa
About Emerald Backpackers
Emerald Backpackers is a guesthouse in Johannesburg, South Africa. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 44 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, free parking. It is 18 km from the centre of Johannesburg. The nearest airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is 2.3 km away.
- Type
- Guesthouse
- Check-in from
- 12:00
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Rooms
- 21
- Floors
- 1
- Opened
- 1999
- Last renovated
- 2013
- Other stays within 500 m
- 5
Hotels near O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
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19 Halifax Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park,
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How Emerald Backpackers scores
Better rated than 37% of hotels in Johannesburg
- Guest rating 8.4
- Location 2.2
- Facilities 3.3
- Spa & wellness 1.5
- Public transport 5.5
Johannesburg average
Amenities
Swimming poolBarFree parking
Pool & wellness
- Swimming pool
Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Bar
Internet
- Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Services
- Shuttle
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Kitchen
- In-room safe
- Coffee or tea maker
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 2.2/10
- Walk grade
- 28/100 Car recommended
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 4
- Sights within 1 km
- 1
| Nearest stationOR Tambo | 990 m16 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportO.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | 2.3 km5 min drive |
| Distance to the centreJohannesburg | 18 km41 min drive |
Everyday places nearby
| PharmacyOR Tambo Junxion Pharmacy | 1.3 km22 min walk |
|---|
Sights nearby
- Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg, South Africa700 m
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Questions about Emerald Backpackers
How do guests rate Emerald Backpackers?
Emerald Backpackers has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 44 reviews, which is better than 37% of rated hotels in Johannesburg.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Emerald Backpackers?
Check-in starts at 12:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
Does Emerald Backpackers include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
Does Emerald Backpackers have a pool?
Yes, Emerald Backpackers has a swimming pool.
Is there parking at Emerald Backpackers?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is Emerald Backpackers from the airport?
The nearest airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is 2.3 km away in a straight line.
When did Emerald Backpackers open?
Emerald Backpackers opened in 1999 and was last renovated in 2013.
How many rooms does Emerald Backpackers have?
Emerald Backpackers has 21 rooms on 1 floors.
Where is the nearest pharmacy to Emerald Backpackers?
OR Tambo Junxion Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 1.3 km away (22 min walk).
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