Melville International Backpackers - Johannesburg Hostel
Melville International Backpackers
37 First Avenue
2092 Johannesburg
South Africa
Tel.
27 11 4825797
Fax.
27 11 4825797
Customer Rating
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Melville International Backpackers (MIB) is situated in the heart Johannesburg in a vibrant, cultural hub of Jozi full of nightlife, surrounded with activities.
It is in easy walking distance to the famous 7th Avenue with all its fantastic eateries, clubs, galleries, bookshops, off beat clothes shops and music bars. Melville is unique in its “vibe” as it reflects the surrounding Media/Arts/Student communities in this part of Johannesburg. MIB is your secure comfortable backpacker lodge that will be your base as you explore the province of Gauteng.
As an approved agent for "BAZBUS", South Africa's convenient hop-on hop-off door-to-door backpacker's bus service you can be conveniently dropped right at our door, no heavy bags between airport, bus and trains or getting lost in a strange town.
Your ever friendly and helpful host, Peter, has run backpacking establishments and lodges for many years and offers his wealth of insight to help make your stay in Johannesburg worthwhile, safe, fun and memorable.
It is in easy walking distance to the famous 7th Avenue with all its fantastic eateries, clubs, galleries, bookshops, off beat clothes shops and music bars. Melville is unique in its “vibe” as it reflects the surrounding Media/Arts/Student communities in this part of Johannesburg. MIB is your secure comfortable backpacker lodge that will be your base as you explore the province of Gauteng.
As an approved agent for "BAZBUS", South Africa's convenient hop-on hop-off door-to-door backpacker's bus service you can be conveniently dropped right at our door, no heavy bags between airport, bus and trains or getting lost in a strange town.
Your ever friendly and helpful host, Peter, has run backpacking establishments and lodges for many years and offers his wealth of insight to help make your stay in Johannesburg worthwhile, safe, fun and memorable.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 32 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Open 24 hours daily and weekends |
| Opening times (over the year): | All year |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Gautrain Bus or Ria Via bus |
| Metro: | Johannesburg Gauteng |
| Parking: | Space for 4 cars indoors and 5 outside |
| Location: | Melville Johannesburg |
| Rail: | Park Station |
| Airport: | OR Thambo Lanseria |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Historical sites nearby |
| Main attractions nearby | | Swimming pool at or near hostel |
| Nightlife nearby | | Botanical gardens nearby |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Hostel with a difference | | Leisure facilities nearby |
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Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Hostel open 24h |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Sheets in price |  | Travel/Tour bureau |
 | Internet access |  | Meals available |
 | Currency exchange at or near hostel |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Garden |
 | Rates include local tax |  | BBQ |
Customer Reviews Melville International Backpackers
| 06 Feb 2013 Pascal, France | 43% | |
| a very bad welcome with some strange odors around push me outside in begin of night and i found a new hostel 3 time more expensive closed !
i don't recommanded this backpacker hotels : there are like some diffence of treatment between people who ahs long hair and short in AIR !
the boss is too agressive for this kind of job ! | ||
| 24 Dec 2012 Paolo, Italy | 70% | |
| shops nearby, fair price, good kitche to prepare self catering. overall a good place | ||
| 23 Dec 2012 Ricardo, USA | 57% | |
| Beds are not comfortable, you sink in unintentionally. Duvet cover needs to be replaced. Smoking is allowed too close to the rooms. | ||
| 17 Dec 2012 Ricardo, USA | 50% | |
| The beds are pretty bad, you sink in...its not intentional. There is no secure location for your luggage only a small hutch for hand purses.
There is a pool-however small. Its one of 2 hostels listed on this site however there are multiple hostels nearby not associated with this site. The location near 7th street/melville is okay however you have to walk down a dark street to access 7th street. I stayed in a co-ed room the entire stay-not an issue however be prepared to be surrounded by co-eds. | ||
| 15 Oct 2012 Afke, Netherlands | 87% | |
| they lived in the hostel en sitting the whole day in front of the tv, watching every step you did! the hostel itself was very good, but i don't like it when somebody watching me the hole day! | ||
| 10 Aug 2012 Barbara, USA | 87% | |
| Peter, George and Ben were very friendly, and welcoming. The Melville Hostel is homey and we had a good time while staying there.
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| 17 Jun 2012 Tristan, Australia | 77% | |
| The staff were friendly and the hostel is in a safe part of Johburg. On request, the owner arranged a pickup for me from the airport, and was keen to assist with questions, taxies, etc. I felt safe walking alone at night in the area (to the nearby restaurants and shops). The hostel is small with a nice pool and outdoor entertaining area.
On the downside, the owner smoked inside the hostel, despite the 'rules' against smoking inside. It wasn't possible to put a lock on the lockers (although it didn't feel necessary given the small size of the hostel). Strangely, the wifi is only until 10pm and I was asked not to use Skype. | ||
| 16 Jun 2012 Kevin, USA | 77% | |
| The grounds could use some improvements. Compared to other hostels I stayed at in S. Afruca I would say that this one was at the bottom of my list. It was extremely cold at night and they did provide additional blankets to keep warm. The pool was dirty (I assume since it was winter) they don't have a bar but sold cheap wine on-site. The kitchen had all the amentities and items needed to cook/snack/store items. It took a while to warm up to the staff but once we did they were great! Upon our arrival we felt a little
Pressured to take advantage of travel guide packages. We decided to take advantage of a personal driver for a day that even after feel it was a
Good value. I honestly wouldn't spend more than two days in Johanesburg as S Africa has so many other beautiful places to see and things to do. | ||
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