Hotels in Soweto, ZA
Authentic Bicycle Tours and Backpackers
Smoke-free
About this property
A very nice place to stay for a reasonable price - hotel "Authentic Bicycle Tours and Backpackers" is located in Soweto. This hotel is located in walking distance from the city center.
Location
You can stop by the bar. Want to be always on-line? Wi-Fi is available. If you travel by car, there’s a parking zone. You won’t be bored as at the hotel you will find a picnic area.
The tour assistance desk of the hotel will help you book an excursion. At the guests’ disposal, there’s also a laundry, private check-in and check-out and ironing. The staff of the hotel will be happy to talk to you in English.
At the hotel
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 12:00
- Check-out
- Until 10:00
- Parking
- Available
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Luggage storage
- Available
- Languages
- English
- Smoking
- Smoke-free
- Room types
- 4
Room Information
Rooms
1 / 6 Deluxe Double room
- 2 guests
- full double bed
- Private bathroom
- private-bathroom
- tv
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1 / 6 Standard Double room
- 2 guests
- full double bed
- Private bathroom
- private-bathroom
- tv
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1 / 4 Economy Double room
- 2 guests
- twin beds
- Private bathroom
- private-bathroom
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1 / 1 Tent
- shared bathroom
- shared-bathroom
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Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Guest Rating
8.2/10
Very Good Featured review
Lerato N.
10/10
What stayed with me most was how Lungi Madi made Soweto's history feel lived, not distant. His passion, knowledge, and attention to detail are hard to match. Authentic Bicycle Tours and Back Packers feels true to both the township's life and history and to Lungi himself. I came away moved by his stories, from what happened before and during his lifetime right through to today. I'd recommend him and the tour, and would trust visitors' Soweto experience to him.
Sophie J.
10/10
The guest rooms are tidy and comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen for guests and good shower and toilet facilities. There are only three rooms, so you get plenty of attention. The team at Authentic African tours and Backpackers is caring and professional, and really wants guests to have an authentic stay. Lungi, your soon-to-be host, has so much love for Soweto that it rubs off on you. You must take a tour with him; he'll share the area's history through his own eyes.
DOMINIQUE L.
10/10
The collaboration with The Blackman's Option, a Network of Traveling African American Men, to support Soweto's Mzamo Primary School gave the tour a meaningful community dimension. Mr. Lungi Madi's Authentic Bicycle Tours and Back Packers offers an engaging, educational look at Johannesburg's S.A. Soweto township, with Lungi bringing the area's history to life. I highly recommend it if you want a knowledgeable guide who cares about the community.
Thandi M.
10/10
Lungi was a terrific guide, and because he was born in Soweto he could tell us far more than we expected. We had a really interesting tour around the township. Thanks for the warm hospitality, and I'd definitely recommend him.
Bongani Z.
6/10
It's central and convenient, and the accommodation is cosy and adequate. Tours can be arranged to places such as Vilakazi Street and the Mandela House. The Hector Peterson Monument is along the way to the Mandela House. Authentic African Backpackers is a good place to stay.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
26 Facilities
General Services
16 available- 24 Hour Reception
- Smoking areas
- Smoke Free Property
- Heating
- Garden
- Private Check In/Check Out
- Room service
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Transfer services
- Tour assistance
- Picnic area
- Sun Deck
- Garage
- Cycling
Internet
1 available- Free Wi Fi
Parking
1 available- Offsite parking reservations required
Meals
3 available- Bar
- Common kitchen
- Bottled water (at extra charge)
Sports
1 available- Bike rental
Children
1 available- Babysitting and childcare
Pets
1 available- Pets Not Allowed
Room Amenities
1 available- Non Smoking Rooms
Languages
1 available- English
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
60 places nearby
Closest Bus C1, C6
217 m 3 min walk
Closest Train Phomolong
219 m 3 min walk
Top attraction nearbyVILAKAZI STREET TOURISM
720 m 9 min walk
Dining nearby 20 Restaurants
112 m 1 min walk
Attractions
20- VILAKAZI STREET TOURISM720 m 9 min walk
- Hector Pieterson Memorial786 m 10 min walk
- Mandela's House1.1 km 14 min walk
- VILAKAZI STREET1.2 km 15 min walk
- Soweto1.3 km 17 min walk
Restaurants
20- Corner Cafe Lifestyle112 m 1 min walk
- Maseko Eats126 m 2 min walk
- Babe’s Lifestyle Restaurant220 m 3 min walk
- Endaweni Ranch233 m 3 min walk
- Black boys bbq pit masters240 m 3 min walk
Transit
20- Lanseria International AirportAirport32.2 km
- O.R. Tambo International AirportAirport34.7 km
- C1, C6Bus217 m 3 min walk
- PhomolongTrain219 m 3 min walk
- C1, C6Bus446 m 6 min walk
Stay rules
Important conditions for your stay
Check-in12:00 – 21:00Front desk timing
Check-out10:00Departure timing