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CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel in Johannesburg with Hot tub and bar/lounge

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Terrace/patio
Perpetual Liberty 1996-2006
Vision-Main Street Life 1886-1896
Billiards
Perpetual Liberty 1996-2006 | Shared kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$115
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May

Explore the area

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302 Fox Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2094
  • Ellis Park Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Carlton Centre
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Gold Reef City Casino
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Floor plan

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room (2)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Wardrobe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Floor plan

The Loft

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (2)

Floor plan

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (2)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Floor plan

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 8-Bed Female Domitory Room

Floor plan

Bed in 8-Bed Female Domitory Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Wardrobe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

About the area

Johannesburg

CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel puts you in the heart of Johannesburg, steps from Museum of African Design and within a 10-minute stroll of The AGOG. Highlights at this hostel include free self-parking, a bar/lounge and Access to hot tub. .The HideOut Bar serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Enjoy access to bike hire and hiking/biking trails. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Maboneng Precinct hostel, attractions include Gold Reef City Casino and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Ellis Park Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carlton Centre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Johannesburg City Hall - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • University of Witwatersrand - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 9 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Ellis Park Station - 10 min walk
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 14 min drive
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soul Souvlaki - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪12 Decades Roof Top Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shakers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bertrand - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sanctuary - ‬4 min walk

About this property

CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel

Hostel in Johannesburg with Hot tub and bar/lounge
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A hot tub, a library, and a terrace are also featured at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Johannesburg hostel.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel offers 25 accommodations with a safe and a ceiling fan. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 60 for adults and ZAR 60 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The HideOut Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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 6 AM - 10 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately ZAR 60 for adults and from ZAR 60 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Curiocity Backpackers Hostel Johannesburg
Curiocity Backpackers Hostel
Curiocity Backpackers Johannesburg
Curiocity Backpackers
CURIOCITY Johannesburg
CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel Johannesburg
CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

As of 22 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel on 1 May 2025 start from NZ$115.27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

Yep, CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel.

Does CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 38 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anakim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ashfak

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good stay

It was a good stay, great stuff and super helpful. Great vibe if you wanna party or just chill and drink at the bar.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

RP

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

I loved it

Clean, comfy and attentive and super friendly friendly staff.. The food was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Nthabiseng

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall decent stay. There are nice kitchen facilities, but the showers have low water pressure and it’s hard to regulate the temperature. The bar downstairs can make it a bit noisy, but not too bad. Lots of good restaurants around the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erik, Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and arranged tours and trip to airport, helped with Wi-fi connection, and warned about streets to avoid when walking to Downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love the vibe here. The place has some fun activities! It’s very chill and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and my private room was exactly what I needed and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Laura a

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not so god
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Awesome staff & nice space

The staff was awesome--incredibly friendly and helpful. They went above and beyond to ensure that guests were taken care of, even to the point of providing an escort to walk me to the pickup point and wait with me for my tour bus. I enjoyed an excellent coffee at the bar in the morning on my final day. This hotel is very accommodating as far as luggage storage, and they also have safes for valuables. We did have an extended power outage, but this was not the hotel's fault. My room was spacious and linens clean. Overall, I was happy with the experience, despite being a bit disappointed that the area was not safely walkable for a solo tourist.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

Curiocity and Maboneng are truly gems of Joburg

It's rare that I give perfect marks across the board, but Curiocity earned it! I booked 2-weeks at Curiocity via Hotels.com, and they put me in their sister hotel (12 Decades) right down the street. From what I gather, Curiocity is the hostel and 12-Decades is the hotel. I was absolutely impressed! The staff were great, the hotel itself was awesome (it is an art-themed hotel, and each room has a different motif), and the neighborhood is wonderful. Maboneng is an ultra-hip part of Johannesburg with great cuisine (PataPata, Ravioli, Soul Souvlaki, Bertrand's cafe) and a really cool vibe. I'm a bit of a straight-laced guy, but even I loved the bohemian feel of the area. The only con was that the wi-fi was sometimes difficult to connect to. I absolutely recommend Curiocity, and would stay there again in a heart-beat.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

maxwell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an amazing time at this hostel. Really clean and great staff. Beds are really nice and free WiFi is always great. Great okace to meet new people and go in tours in the city. But be warned as while the block it is on is really nice, the larger neighborhood I did not feel was very safe at all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Skip

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

One of a kind

Fantastic artsy place, original and unique, as were all the rooms too. Very cool. Great locations with plenty of places to eat up and down the street. The side of our bedding wasn't the cleanest, as a booger was found, but given the overall cleanliness of the entire place and the rest of our room I'm chalking that up to an anomaly. I highly recommend for the creative rooms and uniqueness of them all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room small and unconfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good times

Had a blast! Staff is top notch. I will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Best BackPackers in Johannesburg

Favorite night stay in Johannesburg was at Curiocity. The staff is friendly and the environment welcoming. Very clean with great Wifi! Best part is the comfortable beds. I slept like a baby. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

ELISABETH

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

Such a great place, even bedbugs want to stay here

So the place is nice, the neighborhood is amazing - but I got bedbugs in one of the dorm... They did wash my clothes, they did change the bed in the room, so should be ok now. This happens I guess, but I would have appreciate a reimbursement of that night at least, as I spent about 9-10 days there!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff is very helpful about how to get around Johannesburg safely. Located in Maboneng which is a small area that is walkable during the daytime, hip and upcoming area with good restaurants. A great deal for the price, and many interesting people to meet!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diane R

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

Felt like home

I met so many amazing people at the hostel. I never was alone my entire solo trip and felt completely at home. I highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful accommodation in hip Maboneng

Our room in the 12 Decades art hotel (booked through Curiocity) was fantastic, the staff was friendly and helpful and the food in the area was awesome. Great urban art and entrepreneurship in Maboneng!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018