Name: Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Address: 10823A Pooe Street, Orlando West, 1804 Pimville, South Africa, 10823A Pooe Street, Orlando West, Gauteng, 1804, South Africa
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $14 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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Hostel Lebo's Soweto Backpackers

10823A Pooe Street, Orlando West, 1804 Pimville, South Africa –

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Don't just visit Soweto, live there for a while! Meet local guides and soweto residents, learn about everyday life and the history of this extraordinary area. Participate in one of their many projects, take a walking tour across orlando or simply do some morning yoga with the local kids in the park. It's safe, calm, and the people are nice and very welcoming. Come as a visitor and leave as a friend. And when you get back, tell your friends about it!

Philipp, Germany

It was the experience that I have had in south Africa. Thank you very much!

Felipe, Brazil

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and every day a nice campfire. Food is also very good there!

Finn, Netherlands

The staff were super friendly. The overnight guard, the receptionist, or the cleaning staff, everybody gives you a big smile whenever they see you. The outdoor eating area is huge and the views are decent.

Qifeng, China

This is a special privilege to stay in Soweta in such a special place. The wonderful staff here works with the community, converted the trash heap next door to a community park. They take people around by bike so they can see the conditions, the house of Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Tutu, and the street of Trevor Noah.

Anonymous, United States of America

Stay here - i feel in love with the place! I felt at home the minute i arrived. Food, people, accommodation all perfect. Evenings spent by fireside after delicious dinners.

Karen, United Kingdom

Lovely hostel, nice staff, splended food! Lovely cyclingtour.

Wiilem05, Netherlands

Stunning Venue, awesome clean facilities, great staff, lots of activities Amazing place

Malcolm, South Africa

This is a very nice project going on in Soweto! Staff is super nice, food is delicious and rooms are comfortable. This is a must if you’re in Jo’burg to get to know all sides of the city.

Loïc, Belgium

Friendliness of the staff, accommodation, food that is prepared on fire outside, outdoor restaurant. The fact that Lebo's is more like a family rather than just a tourist. Everybody eat together. Food is excellent. The staff helped me upgrade from dormitory rooms to a twin room. The twin room was great, very clean and spacious.

Pinkey, South Africa

9.5

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What guests loved the most:
“Don't just visit Soweto, live there for a while! Meet local guides and soweto residents, learn about everyday life and the history of this extraordinary area. ”

Philipp Germany
“It was the experience that I have had in south Africa. Thank you very much!”

Felipe Brazil
“Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and every day a nice campfire. Food is also very good there!”

Finn Netherlands
“The staff were super friendly. The overnight guard, the receptionist, or the cleaning staff, everybody gives you a big smile whenever they see you. ”

Qifeng China
“This is a special privilege to stay in Soweta in such a special place. The wonderful staff here works with the community, converted the trash heap next door to a community park. ”

United States of America
“Stay here - i feel in love with the place! I felt at home the minute i arrived. Food, people, accommodation all perfect. Evenings spent by fireside after delicious dinners.”

Karen United Kingdom
“Lovely hostel, nice staff, splended food! Lovely cyclingtour.”

Wiilem05 Netherlands
“Stunning Venue, awesome clean facilities, great staff, lots of activities Amazing place”

Malcolm South Africa
“This is a very nice project going on in Soweto! Staff is super nice, food is delicious and rooms are comfortable. This is a must if you’re in Jo’burg to get to know all sides of the city.”

Loïc Belgium
“Friendliness of the staff, accommodation, food that is prepared on fire outside, outdoor restaurant. The fact that Lebo's is more like a family rather than just a tourist. ”

Pinkey South Africa

Lebo's Soweto Backpackers is located in Pimville, 5 miles from Walter Sisulu Square. The property is around 3.2 miles from Orlando Towers, 4.2 miles from Regina Mundi Church and a few steps from Soweto Bicycle Tours. Both private parking and free WiFi are available at this property.

Lesedi Clinic is 4.1 miles from the hostel. The nearest airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport, 25 miles from the property.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Pimville! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Pimville! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Closest Landmarks

Orlando Stadium
0.7 miles
Hector Pieterson Memorial
0.8 miles
Mandela House
1 miles
Polimatrix SA
2.1 miles
CMR Golf Club
2.9 miles
Credo Mutwa Cultural Village
2.9 miles
Soweto Golf Club
3.7 miles
Pharma-Q
3.9 miles
Walter Sisulu Square
4 miles
SAFA
4.2 miles

Closest Airports

Lanseria International Airport
20 miles
O.R. Tambo International Airport
20.8 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Great location in the heart of Soweto. Amazing atmosphere, with lots of "niches", inside and outside, with sofas, chairs, tables. Everything to feel c...”

Fepaim

Brazil

9.1

“From the second I stepped in, the staff at Lebo's made me feel welcome! They showed me around the whole property, let me know about things I could do while ...”

Samantha

United States of America

9.1

“Staff was friendly and most welcoming. Make sure you do the bike tour - it's an excellent way to see and learn about the area. Don't bother with self ...”

Kathleen

United States of America

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 16 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

All children under 12 years are charged ZAR 100 per night for extra beds.

Any additional older children or adults are charged ZAR 100 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Lebo's Soweto Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

“Don't just visit Soweto, live there for a while! Meet local guides and soweto residents, learn about everyday life and the history of this extraordinary area. Participate in one of their many projects, take a walking tour across orlando or simply do some morning yoga with the local kids in the park. It's safe, calm, and the people are nice and very welcoming. Come as a visitor and leave as a friend. And when you get back, tell your friends about it!”

Philipp

Germany

“The staff were super friendly. The overnight guard, the receptionist, or the cleaning staff, everybody gives you a big smile whenever they see you. The outdoor eating area is huge and the views are decent. ”

Qifeng

China

“This is a special privilege to stay in Soweta in such a special place. The wonderful staff here works with the community, converted the trash heap next door to a community park. They take people around by bike so they can see the conditions, the house of Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Tutu, and the street of Trevor Noah.”

Anonymous

“Stay here - i feel in love with the place! I felt at home the minute i arrived. Food, people, accommodation all perfect. Evenings spent by fireside after delicious dinners.”

Karen

United Kingdom

“This is a very nice project going on in Soweto! Staff is super nice, food is delicious and rooms are comfortable. This is a must if you’re in Jo’burg to get to know all sides of the city.”

Loïc

Belgium

“Friendliness of the staff, accommodation, food that is prepared on fire outside, outdoor restaurant. The fact that Lebo's is more like a family rather than just a tourist. Everybody eat together. Food is excellent. The staff helped me upgrade from dormitory rooms to a twin room. The twin room was great, very clean and spacious.”

Pinkey

South Africa

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Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Ann-christin
Sweden
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Great community

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 14, 2019

Karen
United Kingdom
10

“Stay here - you will never want to leave”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Stay here - i feel in love with the place! I felt at home the minute i arrived. Food, people, accommodation all perfect. Evenings spent by fireside after delicious dinners.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 13, 2019

Buhle_S
South Africa
Age group: 35 – 44
10

“I had a great time”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Satisfied!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 29, 2019

Jean-claude
France

3 helpful votes
10

“Incredible!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Difficult to do better
I highly recommend. Everything was excellent.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 13, 2019

Buhlebuyanda
South Africa
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cold water issue
The environment

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 3, 2019

Gabriel
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very small private rooms
Activities Friendly staff

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: January 28, 2019

Wiilem05
Netherlands
Age group: 45 – 54

5 helpful votes
8.3

“Great place to stay while exploring Soweto!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The outside bathrooms at the second house were ok but not really nice (missing doors)
Lovely hostel, nice staff, splended food! Lovely cyclingtour.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 15, 2019

Malcolm
South Africa

5 helpful votes
9.2

“Lebo's Stunning a must stay Venue ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
If one can fault this place it's not enough secure parking
Stunning Venue, awesome clean facilities, great staff, lots of activities Amazing place

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 7, 2019

Loïc
Belgium
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This is a very nice project going on in Soweto! Staff is super nice, food is delicious and rooms are comfortable. This is a must if you’re in Jo’burg to get to know all sides of the city.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 2, 2019

Pinkey
South Africa
10

“Awesome, great and memorable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing in the property. Everything is up to standard. If visitors can monitor the time they take showers, they waste lots of water with long unnecessary 30 minutes showers.
Friendliness of the staff, accommodation, food that is prepared on fire outside, outdoor restaurant. The fact that Lebo's is more like a family rather than just a tourist. Everybody eat together. Food is excellent. The staff helped me upgrade from dormitory rooms to a twin room. The twin room was great, very clean and spacious.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 22, 2018

Eric Chouch
France

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff so welcoming !! Excellent food in a very nice open garden Amazing bycicle tour. Such a good place to experience Soweto

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 3, 2018

Keamogetswe
South Africa
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
some of the staff members were abit rude at first
my room and the ambiance perfect

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: November 26, 2018

Sbusisiwe
South Africa
9.2

“Awesome ! Fantastic! Marvelous! Relaxing!”
- • Family with young children
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Their kitchen stuff could have been good but they weren't very attentive. The food was awesome but breakfast was always delayed. Their staff must treat everyone the same
The entertainment that was given to us was awesome , I enjoyed every moment of this . The room exceeding expectations and it was clean and Lebo's Backpackers is very very environmentally friendly

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 19, 2018

Philipp
Germany
10

“Don't just visit Soweto, live there for a while.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
This is not just a hop-on-hop-off tour. You should take some time there.
Don't just visit Soweto, live there for a while! Meet local guides and soweto residents, learn about everyday life and the history of this extraordinary area. Participate in one of their many projects, take a walking tour across orlando or simply do some morning yoga with the local kids in the park. It's safe, calm, and the people are nice and very welcoming. Come as a visitor and leave as a friend. And when you get back, tell your friends about it!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 12, 2018

Solofelang
South Africa
10

“Loved it! Will definitely be coming back for longer this time”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wished the rooms were ensuit, going to the bathroom was a struggle
Staff is friendly and its a nice place overall

Stayed in November 2018

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