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CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel

City-center Johannesburg hostel with bar/lounge

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Tue, Nov 18
Sat, Nov 22
November 2025
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December 2025
In the vibrant Maboneng Precinct, CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel offers a unique blend of relaxation and adventure. Unwind in the spa tub or explore the garden, then challenge friends to a game in the arcade room.
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Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
CA $47
CA $55 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19

Room options

Showing 9 of 9 rooms
Shower, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Floor plan
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (2)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
Shower, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Living area

Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
Shower, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Floor plan
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room (2)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Located on the top floor
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
Shared fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils
Floor plan
The Loft
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

The Loft

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Shower, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Shower, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Living area

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Shower, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Floor plan
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Bed in 8-Bed Female Domitory Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Located on the top floor
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
Shower, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Living area

Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
Deluxe Studio Suite | Courtyard view
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Deluxe Studio Suite | Bathroom
Deluxe Studio Suite | Courtyard view

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
302 Fox Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2094

What's nearby

  • Museum of African Design - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The AGOG - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ellis Park Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carlton Centre - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Johannesburg City Hall - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 25 min drive
  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 60 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 14 min drive
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 25 min drive
  • Ellis Park Station - 10 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Downtown Jo'burg - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sphere Monk - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Home Of The Bean - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪12 Decades Roof Top Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pata Pata - ‬2 min walk

About this property

CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel

When you stay at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Gold Reef City Casino and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Public transportation is close by: Ellis Park Station is just 10 minutes by foot.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 25 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–11:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Area rugs in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

The HideOut Bar - This bar specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 60 for adults and ZAR 60 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 300 per person (one-way)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

National rating

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

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

Does CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 300 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Gold Reef City Casino (9-min drive) and Emperors Palace Casino (19-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area. CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel also has a garden.

What's the area around CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel like?

CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel is in Johannesburg CBD, a short 12-minute walk from Ellis Park Stadium and 20 minutes' walk from Carlton Centre.

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