Authentic Bicycle Tours and Backpackers

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.6

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Authentic Bicycle Tours and Backpackers in Soweto offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden. The hostel features a bar, outdoor fireplace, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, games room, and children’s playground. Dining Options: Breakfast is available in-room with continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and vegan options. The on-site restaurant serves a variety of meals, including a child-friendly buffet. Activities and Services: The hostel provides bike hire, cycling tours, and a tour desk. Free on-site private parking is available. O.R. Tambo International Airport is 39 km away. Nearby attractions include the Apartheid Museum and Gold Reef City.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
2 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Francisco
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Family run, very welcoming, all really cute and clean.”
Guy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Superb stay! It certainly smashes any negative preconceptions about the huge Soweto township. 'Authentic" is absolutely the right word - you sleep in a genuine homestay and are well looked after by the family, even the 8 year old daughter took me...”
Anne
France France
“An amazing place to discover the life in Soweto and better understand the history. We really enjoyed the place and the opportunity we had to visit with Luggi Soweto. It was by bike for us but other transportation means were possible. He explained...”
Leire
Luxembourg Luxembourg
“the best thing is the experience of Lungi. Living Soweto history with one person who has lived apartheid is a great experience.”
Rachel
Kenya Kenya
“The Soweto experience was amazing. Our guide gave us a front row history class about the apartheid time. We learnt a lot.”
Toni
Australia Australia
“I loved my stay here. I felt it was important to see another side of JoBurg and staying here was perfect. The room and bed were very comfortable and clean and an easy 10 min walk into Vilakazi St. I was traveling solo and felt safe. Hosts...”
Isa
Netherlands Netherlands
“If you want an authentic experience, and if you want to be part of a South African family, this is the place for you. The owners are incredibly kind and are always looking out for you. They want you to have the best experience. The location of the...”
Glennstevens
Qatar Qatar
“Everything was great. Room was super-comfy and Lungi and Cynthia take great care of their guests. I stayed 2 nights. Was able to attend an Orlando Pirates game, then went to Johannesburg and Pretoria the next day, and of course did the signature...”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lungi and Cynthia are very friendly and make sure everything are safe with the tourists”
Dominique
France France
“Lungi and his wife are very friendly and Lungi is a very good guide through the town of Soweto. We learned a lot of interesting things about apartheid and history of the country and their way of life today.”

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

We are eco friendly.We have solar heated water and PV system for electricity.