Cheap Hotels in Johannesburg
Being such a huge city, Johannesburg offers plenty of places to sleep. Budget travelers can choose one of the cheap hotels, while those who want to indulge, can choose one of the 5 star hotels located in the city. And of course, there is always the possible to opt for a Johannesburg hostel.
As we all know, Johannesburg is not the safest town to travel to, but staying safe is not that hard. It is best to try to blend in and not show any form of wealth. Keep your cell phone hidden and avoid carrying a backpack. When choosing a hotel, make sure to do your homework and know the safe areas. Soweto, Sandton and Norwood are excellent choices. Don’t be shy and use the boards on various websites to ask for recommendations and feedback on various hotels in the city.
Rooms in mid-range hotels cost from US$56 per night to US$170 per night and even higher, depending on location and facilities. Luckily, there are plenty of affordable hotels in the safe areas of Johannesburg.