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7th Street Guesthouse

4.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat in Johannesburg, surrounded by natural beauty, barbecue grills, and close to the South African Broadcasting Corporation.

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7th Street Guesthouse provides a quiet escape in central Johannesburg with its garden and sunny terrace. Guests can take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services and visit the bar after a day exploring nearby Melville Koppies Nature Reserve.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
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  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
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13 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated

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  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | 13 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated

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  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Melville, a neighborhood in Johannesburg, 7th Street Guesthouse is in the entertainment district. Sci Bono Discovery Centre is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Johannesburg Botanical Garden and Johannesburg Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Ellis Park Stadium. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Johannesburg travel guide
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22 & 24 7th Street, Melville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2092

What's nearby

  • Johannesburg Botanical Garden which includes a garden and flowers
    Johannesburg Botanical Garden
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • 7th Street
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Netcare Milpark Hospital
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Johannesburg
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Witwatersrand
    2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station
    17 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station
    21 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Xai Xai Lounge
    9 min walk
  • Tilt
    6 min walk
  • De Baba
    7 min walk
  • Jo'anna The Melt Bar
    9 min walk
  • Six Cocktail Bar
    8 min walk

About this property

7th Street Guesthouse

Upscale guesthouse near University of Witwatersrand
Located close to Melville Koppies Nature Reserve and South African Broadcasting Corporation, 7th Street Guesthouse provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and access to a nearby health club
  • Multilingual staff, laundry services, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi, desk chairs, and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 100 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (1,076 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: ZAR 500.00

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and January 1.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 100 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 550 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 500.00

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is 7th Street Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at 7th Street Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at 7th Street Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 500.00.

Does 7th Street Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–6:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 550 per vehicle applies.

Where is 7th Street Guesthouse located?

Located in Melville, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Melville Koppies Nature Reserve, University of Johannesburg, and Johannesburg Botanical Garden. South African Broadcasting Corporation and University of Witwatersrand are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

7th Street Guesthouse Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unhappy customers 😑

This is definitely not a 4 stars hotel. It must be a 2 stars boutique homestay instead. Room is too small for 2 king bed. Bathroom is too small with old shower stall. Old furniture and squeaking wood floor. Felt unwelcome by the management. Definitely not happy stay and not recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

SAMUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Okay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice stay, good service, nice area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely property with wonderful service and staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great location. Very safe with security monitoring the neighborhood. Cozy place. Could do with a bit of a vacuum since we saw dust balls in a few places. The house keeper was very friendly and the cook/food was decent. no power backup so electricity went out with the load shedding.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Endroit très calme. Très bien située pour les restaurants et pour les visites de Johannesburg (si vous prenez un Uber cela ne vous en coûtera que 4-5€).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Jättetrevligt Guest House med vänlig och tillmötesgående personal. Nära restauranger och kaféer. Säkert område i Johannesburg. Rekommenderas
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Pragmatic Guesthouse

Pragmatic guesthouse in a nice environment. Check-in Service had some potential and our feedback was taken very serious by the management. Quite surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A quiet harbour in a puzzling city

It was our first time in Johannesburg. The owner was very helpful, always ready to do us a favour (he called Uber a few times for our trips around the city, for taxis are very hard to find in Joburg, unless you want to take the collective ones, which for us appeared a bit complicated). The area is very quiet and nice, 7th street (and only 7th street!) is animated at night, with agreeable restaurants and bars. The personnel is great!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay.

We were initially booked in for 3 nights but enjoyed it so much that we ended up staying for 7. The guesthouse is lovely and the manager, Lizelle, could not have been more helpful. The local area is safe and packed with great restaurants and bars.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Ana+Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Liz was most helpful and attentive in finding resources for our needs. It was a true pleasure to meet her. All the staff was also great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DUMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well secured safe area and quiet

First the staff is excellent helping and accommodating Food is exeptional variety of African dishes The rooms big and good bedding
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gem of a family run 'hotel' in fantastic location!

I researched for somewhere in Johannesburg that my daughter and I could stay and meet local people and safely walk in the street - we were not disappointed! The guesthouse is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac and shares a locked stepped passageway up to the main street of Melville, where there is a range of cafes, restaurants and shops, especially the Lucky Bean, which we felt safe visiting for our supper after dark. Deidre couldn't do enough to assist us and make our stay a happy one, she also helped me to check in online for our onward travels. Liz, the proprietor, was always on hand prior to arrival, to answer questions associated with our stay. The guesthouse has a gem of a driver, Mike, to meet you from the Airport and take you on tours - he told us he had even accompanied someone up to the Victoria Falls via Botswana! He took us to some caves 'The Cradle of Mankind' and another excursion we enjoyed, when Mike wasn't free, was visiting Soweto and the Apartheid Museum, etc My daughter was delighted that we were greeted, in our room, by balloons and a lovely (and delicious) cake for her birthday on arrival! We stayed only two nights and wish we had found that there was so much to do prior to booking travel, as we would have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely rooms in a great location

Great service and beautiful rooms. So useful to have the keys to walk up to the main bars and restaurants of melville too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Comfy place close to the action in Melville

A very warm welcome, great location, reasonable price. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gibson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy and private

It was good. Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay!

Only stayed one night in transit, but stay was excellent and certainly would return! Very early departure but the owner made sure we had a cooked to order hot full breakfast with eggs,bacon, yogurt,etc to send us off. Location was excellent, close to many restaurants and shops. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Safe and convenient

Lovely guest house situated in a safe suburb in Johannesburg. Rooms are tastefully decorated and breakfasts are an added bonus. Good bars and restaurants are within close walking distance.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Claudio M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

poor wifi

no geral gostei do hotel. Pessoal bastante atencioso e simpático, quarto confortável, boa localização embora necessite de caro (taxi,uber) para se locomover. O que pecou foi realmente a qualidade do wifi, muito instável e um dia não consegui utilizar.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel in a calm area

Great guesthouse in a very calm area with very friendly staff. The room was clean and spacious. Great breakfast. Owner was very nice and let me check out late.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

SM from Hamburg

Excellent Service - Thanks for all!
Verified

8/10 Good

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

B&B pour ceux qui recherchent un séjour calme

Séjour agréable malgré le fait qu'il faille toujours prendre des taxis pour se déplacer en ville ou vers les sites à visiter. La petite piscine n'est pas réellement utilisable car elle ne dispose pas d'une échelle ou de marches d'accès! Les petits déjeuners sont corrects, sans plus. La propriétaire est à l'écoute de nos besoins et très serviable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Farzana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

We had an excellent stay at the 7th Street Guesthouse. Its a cozy, comfy, clean and beautiful place! Add the warm hospitality by Liz and her staff to it which was like a cherry on top and made us feel right at home. The guesthouse is located in a safe and nice neighborhood. Also just a street away, there are lots of nice restaurants to choose from. I traveled to SA with kids so I was a bit nervous about staying at a guesthouse for the first time but we absolutely loved it. So its a very family oriented place. We stayed 3 nights there and will highly recommend it to all.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Endroit très agréable, sécurisé, possibles restaurants pas loin à pied. Accueil très chaleureux et petit dej délicieux! À 30 min de l'aéroport c'est idéal!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly guesthouse stay in safe area

My wife and I stayed at the 7th Street Guesthouse for 2 nights. We felt very welcomed by Eunika who promptly showed us to our room and explained everything including how to get around the neighborhood (the guesthouse is located on a cul de sac just below the main drag of Melville's 7th Street...you need a key to access a private passage that leads up to the main drag where all the restaurants/shops are located). It really feels like you are staying in a home. Room was clean and comfortable...hot water kettle with tea/coffee were provided. Our stay was during winter so the heating panel on the wall worked great to keep us warm. Eunika was able to arrange a transfer to/from the guesthouse for R400 each way which gave us piece of mind with transportation. Would recommended for someone looking for a safe and comfortable guesthouse with friendly staff. Included breakfast was tasty and greatly appreciated.