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Diamond Diggers Backpackers

36 Doris St, Kensington, Gauteng, Johannesburg, South Africa
Diamond Diggers Backpackers
Real Traveler Rating: 3.9 out of 5 based on 47 reviews from 1 source
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
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Recommended
Based on 47 reviews
from 1 source
  • Overall: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "Reliable shuttle to airport at 5:00 am (cheaper than taxi), nice 'braii' dinner (though over cooked), large comfy rooms, and nice atmosphere." source Hostelworld

    "He was racist, obnoxious and just plain rude, main reason we didnt go back for the second half of our stay or why we would not recommend it." source Hostelworld

    "Lots of fun had a great time and would definately stay again." source Hostelworld

    "A great place to stay in Jo�burg." source Hostelworld

    "Can't say we would recommend this hostel based on our stay." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "Great staff, clean and cosy surroundings." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "Their transfer service is great and the staff will help out in anyway." source Hostelworld

    "great hostel with very friendly and helpful staff." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "A really good and friendly place, in a pretty good location and an ok neighbourhood." source Hostelworld

    "And the view of downtown: amazing." source Hostelworld

    "beautiful view, nice safe area." source Hostelworld

    "Great location and helpfull staff." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "It is very convenient because they can book every activity that you want to do and have drivers who can take you where you want for a reasonable price." source Hostelworld

    "But great value for the price." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "due to reorganization of the hostel, booked rooms were not available." source Hostelworld

More information on Diamond Diggers Backpackers

FREE AIRPORT PICKUP ON ARRIVALDiamond Diggers JOHANNESBURG.Recommended by the lonely planet 2006.When your travel's bring you to Africa, there's only one Place to Stay. Diamond Diggers.The Lodge is a stone's throw away from many restaurants and Africa's greatest shopping hub at the Eastgate Centre. Kensington is an established up-market suburb just east of the city offering easy access to Johannesburg International Airport, the CBD, SA Jewellery & Diamond Centre and the Ellis Park sports precinct. We are close to the integrated freeway network to the nation's capital Pretoria, Sandton, the eastern and western suburbs. There is secure parking..We serve breakfast and can organise dinner otherwise we have a selection of restaurants within a 1 km range. There are 3 fully equipped self catering kitchens. We have a large garden, 24 hour access.Plus we have a wealth of information on tours and safaris around gauteng and Southern africa. We specialise in safaris to Kruger National Park and Soweto.We offer a FREE AIRPORT PICK UP.

Directions

From Johannesburg International airport. Take freeway marked 'Johannesburg'. R24 Approximately 10km later pass 'Eastgate' shopping centre, cross one traffic light and turn left at the next traffic light into Queen street. At second traffic light, turn right into Langeman Street,continue west until Roberts Avenue, at top of rise turn right into Doris just before the Kensington Clinic proceed to number 36 on the right hand side in middle of the block.Please note that we offer free airport pickups on arrival. Just call us and we'll collect you free of charge

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