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CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel in Johannesburg with a hot tub and a bar

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Terrace/patio
Perpetual Liberty 1996-2006 | Shared kitchen | Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils
Perpetual Liberty 1996-2006 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
Living area
Billiards

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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302 Fox Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2094
  • Ellis Park Stadium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Johannesburg City Hall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Gold Reef City Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Floor plan

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room (2)

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Floor plan

The Loft

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Floor plan

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (2)

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Floor plan

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Floor plan

Bed in 8-Bed Female Domitory Room

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

Located in Johannesburg CBD, CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Ellis Park Stadium and Ellis Park Swimming Pool. This 4-star hostel has 25 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Ellis Park Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carlton Centre - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Johannesburg City Hall - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 10 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel

Hostel in Johannesburg with a hot tub and a bar
Guests of CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and microwave in a common area. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 300 per person one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, an arcade/game room, and a library.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding. Ceiling fans, safes, and desks are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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

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

Are free cancellation options available at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Jul 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel on Jul 22, 2025 start from $34.46, excluding 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.

What is there to do around CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Johannesburg CBD within a short 12-minute walk of Ellis Park Stadium and also 20 minutes on foot from Carlton Centre. You'll also find Ellis Park Swimming Pool and Johannesburg Stadium less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel include a casino on the premises?

No, CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a bar and concierge services.

Are there hot tubs at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hostel.

Does CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The HideOut Bar.

Does CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

The closest major airport to CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel is O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB), which is 15.6 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA), which is around 20.4 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel.

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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

Room small and unconfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

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