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2B Happy Accommodation

11 Hope Road | Orange Grove, Johannesburg 2198, South Africa
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UK
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

This was the friendliest and most helpful lodge we stayed in during our tour of South Africa. Arrived to a very WET Jo'burg where staff only too willing to help us plan things to do and give us lots of helpful advice. Clean kitchen, good food, safe and secure, good sleeping. I would highly recommend this accommodation...and it is all... More

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

This is a very nice hostel in a wild, but safe area. There you will find the real Africa, where life happens on the street. You will find there a food market, a park and several snackbars. You can just walk around or take a cap/minibus to the vibrant centre. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

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Adelaide, South Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2012

Stayed twice over my 6 weeks of traveling though South Africa and both times treated like family by the 3 staff members. They were overly friendly and well educated on traveling around Johannesburg area. I found was it being central located was easy to go to the museums and zoo without having to pay the bonkers tour prices, could easily... More

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Durban
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2012

Don't get fooled by the reviews. Yeoville is a dangerous area, and would not recommend any woman travelling solo to stay at 2B Happy. Spent a night there in 2012, couldn't sleep the whole night. First because I was waiting for my car to get broken into, second because there was something happening outside my window (overlooking the street) at... More

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Paris
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2012

2B Happy Backpacker had the intelligence and the courage to settle in Yeoville, the area designed by travel guides as unsafe and dangerous. Do not believe those guys! Yeoville is a must-see in Johannesburg, it is part of the history of the city and visiting it gives you a much more complete overview of the city. Furthermore, as far as... More

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Hanover, NH
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011

My associate and I brought a group of 10 high school students to 2B Happy Backpackers. We were leading them on a culture and service-oriented trip to South Africa. This hostel was one of the best introductions to Johannesburg that I could imagine. They booked us into the entire place since we were such a big group, prepared meals for... More

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Lagos Nigeria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2010

I heard so much about 2B Happy all the way from Cape Town! I am so definetly going to stay there on my next trip. I stayed in another backpackers lodge while in j'burg, but i needed a transfer to the airport. It cost so much, i quickly made a phone call from J'burg to the lodge i stayed in... More

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Chicago
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2010

2B Happy was a great experience. They keep there prices low for the world cup but upped there services for any increase which was fantastic. Everyone who worked there was amazing and so helpful. The area isn't the best to walk around at night by yourself but you always fell safe at the place. The beds are comfy and cozy.... More

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Address: 11 Hope Road | Orange Grove, Johannesburg 2198, South Africa
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Region: South Africa > Gauteng > Greater Johannesburg > Johannesburg
Amenities:
Free Parking Kitchenette
Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 62 Speciality lodging in Johannesburg
Price range (per night): 15 AUD - 40 AUD
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
2B Happy offers some of the best self catering accommodation in Johannesburg and some of the most affordable too – without compromising on comfort or convenience. Our guest house is the ideal base for any exploration of the area, and our location means you have easy access to public transport as well as a wide range of amenities.As well as family and guest accommodation, we provide backpackers accommodation. We’re confident we offer some of the best value for money accommodation in the area.You’ll find 2B Happy provides a refreshing difference from many of the guest houses in Johannesburg, and our friendly team make sure a safe and relaxed atmosphere is maintained at all times. We’re dedicated to ensuring your stay is as comfortable as possible and we’ll always go the extra mile to make you feel at home. With a choice of accommodation ranging from self-contained guest houses to our eight-bed dorm room there’s something for everyone, and every budget too. Spend time in our main house, relax in the garden and soak up the sun or enjoy the pleasures of an open-air braai or boma on the cooler nights. ... more   less 
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