Title: Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker Suburban hostel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29280000/29270800/29270725/28a1ddf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29280000/29270800/29270725/4a263c8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Individually furnished, blackout drapes, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29280000/29270800/29270725/c10d3999.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shared fridge, microwave](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29280000/29270800/29270725/4ed446f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29280000/29270800/29270725/12a8f485.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker provides a quiet haven in the heart of the shopping district. Travelers can cool off in the outdoor pool after exploring nearby attractions, use the free WiFi in common areas, or spend time relaxing in the garden where barbecue grills are available. 4.6 ## Popular amenities - 24/7 front desk - Laundry - Pool - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 21 - Nov. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=29270725&PinnedHotelID=29270725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=29270725&PinnedHotelID=29270725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 22 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=29270725&PinnedHotelID=29270725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=29270725&PinnedHotelID=29270725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 21 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=29270725&PinnedHotelID=29270725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=29270725&PinnedHotelID=29270725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=29270725&PinnedHotelID=29270725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=29270725&PinnedHotelID=29270725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Individually furnished, blackout drapes, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29280000/29270800/29270725/c10d3999.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Individually furnished Heating Blackout drapes/curtains Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Terrace/patio](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/109000000/108780000/108771000/108770949/76ee011a_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Hampton By Hilton Sandton Grayston Sandton - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 41 reviews CA $106 CA $106 total includes taxes & fees Dec 18 - Dec 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Sandton-Grayston.h108770949.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-12-18&chkout=2025-12-19&rm1=a2®ionId=6051471&destination=Johannesburg (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=-26.203209,28.041145&searchId=d06360f5-1566-4242-a0af-bbc17730ce3e&top_cur=CAD) Ad ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/57000000/56240000/56231400/56231385/7c18b708_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank Rosebank - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Gym 9.6 Exceptional 154 reviews CA $287 CA $287 total includes taxes & fees Dec 6 - Dec 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-Voco-Johannesburg-Rosebank.h56231385.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-12-6&chkout=2025-12-7&rm1=a2®ionId=6051471&destination=Johannesburg (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=-26.203209,28.041145&searchId=d06360f5-1566-4242-a0af-bbc17730ce3e&top_cur=CAD) Ad ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1635600/1635513/1c6712cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Premier Hotel Pretoria Arcadia - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.4 Very good 109 reviews CA $77 CA $89 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - Dec 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-Premier-Hotel-Pretoria.h1635513.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-11-30&chkout=2025-12-1&rm1=a2®ionId=6051471&destination=Johannesburg (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=-26.203209,28.041145&searchId=d06360f5-1566-4242-a0af-bbc17730ce3e&top_cur=CAD) Ad ![Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3110000/3104800/3104754/f993b0c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Premier Hotel Roodevalley Roodeplaat - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.0 Very good 110 reviews CA $84 CA $96 total includes taxes & fees Dec 6 - Dec 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-Premier-Hotel-Roodevalley.h3104754.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-12-6&chkout=2025-12-7&rm1=a2®ionId=6051471&destination=Johannesburg (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=-26.203209,28.041145&searchId=d06360f5-1566-4242-a0af-bbc17730ce3e&top_cur=CAD) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FJohannesburg-Hotels-Rosebank-Lodge-Backpacker.h29270725.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FJohannesburg-Hotels-Rosebank-Lodge-Backpacker.h29270725.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-26.14194%2C28.03543&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-nqBWF85qYL3RlYsj8Gzy0www-g=) 217 Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2193 #### What's nearby - Circa Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Rosebank Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km - Dunkeld West Shopping Centre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km - Johannesburg Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.0 km #### Getting around - Johannesburg Sandton Station - 6 min drive - Rosebank Station - 17 min walk - O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Marble Restaurant - ‬3 min walk - ‪Proud Mary - ‬14 min walk - ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬12 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk - ‪The Grillhouse - ‬12 min walk ## About this property ### Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker Hostel near Melrose Arch Shopping Centre A garden, a playground, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), meeting rooms, and a TV in the lobby - Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as separate dining areas. Extra amenities include: - Separate dining areas, communal kitchens, and heating ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29280000/29273300/29273242/d2c38826.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rosebank Boarding Hostel Johannesburg - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Business services 6.4 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=29273242&PinnedHotelID=29273242&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/518600/518523/eb181086.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ANEW Hotel Roodepoort Johannesburg Roodepoort - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 127 reviews CA $95 CA $111 total includes taxes & fees Dec 17 - Dec 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=518523&PinnedHotelID=518523&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29280000/29273500/29273444/w705h611x0y12-e8be3cdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sleek Student Hostel Randburg - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=29273444&PinnedHotelID=29273444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site ### Things to do - Outdoor pool - Playground - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Playground - Separate in-room dining area ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Lockers - Shared microwave - Shared refrigerator ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (on request) - Multilingual staff ### Business services - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Well-lit path to entrance ### More - Communal living room - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower ### Food and drink - Separate dining area - Shared kitchen access ### More - Heating - Individual furnishings - Shared accommodations ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: \[219 Avenue Parktown North\] To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Towels fee: ZAR 30 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Long-term renters welcome ### We should mention This property does not have elevators No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property Alcohol is not served at this property ### Property is also known as Rosebank Lodge Backpacker Johannesburg Rosebank Lodge Backpacker Rosebank Backpacker Johannesburg Rosebank Backpacker Rosebank Backpacker Johannesb Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker Johannesburg Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker? > Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Does Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Rosebank Lodge & Backpacker located? > Located in the heart of Johannesburg, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dunkeld West Shopping Centre, The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center, and Rosebank Mall. Zoo Lake Park and Hyde Park Corner are also within 1 mi (2 km). Rosebank Station is 17 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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