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Once in Joburg

3.0 star property
Hotel in Johannesburg with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Interior entrance
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi
Meeting facility
Terrace/patio
Front of property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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90 De Korte Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2001
  • University of Witwatersrand
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Johannesburg Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gold Reef City Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Triple Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Twin Room, Balcony

  • 20 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Balcony | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room, Balcony

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

Located in Johannesburg CBD, Once in Joburg is adjacent to Neighbourgoods Market and within a 5-minute walk of University of Witwatersrand. This 3-star hotel has 60 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • University of Witwatersrand - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Johannesburg City Hall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ellis Park Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 5 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Park Station - 11 min walk
  • Ellis Park Station - 13 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kitchener's Carvery Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Artivist - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lamunu Restaurant & Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Once in Joburg

Hotel in Johannesburg with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
Guests of Once in Joburg enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and coffee in a common area. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 395 per vehicle one way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with access to locker space, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a meeting room.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Relax with a rainfall shower. Sitting areas, electric kettles, and safes are also available.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • And Then

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 6 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 395 per vehicle (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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Once Joburg Hostel Johannesburg
Once Joburg Hostel
Once Joburg Johannesburg
Once Joburg
Once in Joburg Hotel
Once in Joburg Johannesburg
Once in Joburg Hotel Johannesburg

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Once in Joburg?

Once in Joburg offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to Once in Joburg?

This hotel is situated in Johannesburg CBD, just steps from Neighbourgoods Market, and within a 10-minute walk of Joburg Theatre and Nelson Mandela Bridge. You'll also find Constitution Hill and Johannesburg Art Gallery less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Once in Joburg?

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

Does Once in Joburg feature a casino?

No, Once in Joburg doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Once in Joburg?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Once in Joburg good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Once in Joburg have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Once in Joburg have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Once in Joburg serves breakfast for a surcharge each morning at And Then.

Will Once in Joburg allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Once in Joburg.

Are there connecting rooms at Once in Joburg?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Once in Joburg?

The closest major airport to Once in Joburg is O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB), which is 14.2 mi away (18 minutes by car). Another top airport is Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA), which is around 19.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Once in Joburg?

Yes, some guestrooms at Once in Joburg offer a balcony.

Once in Joburg Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 61 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elvis

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Something different

Service is excellent. Centrally located. Something different and refreshing. Try it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

Awesome

Everything was great. Friendly staff clean place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Ernest

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Great Stay! I loved this place!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the neighbourhood where it is located. The rooms can be quite hot during summer. They are small, with four beds and carpet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

K

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

Don't waste your time and money

Don't waste your time and money I didn't even check in after driving pass
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome hostel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Interesting area in Joberg to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Watch the girls working in the restaurant

Two girls working at the restaurant lied to me about the costs of something. I paid extra for an egg and then was advised they didn't have the cheese for. When I changed my order I asked for the extra back which annoyed her. She reached in her pocket to get the 8 rand which was very odd as I thought that the money would or should have been in the cash register. Outside of that it's a decent place to stay with a lively nightlight.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They are great everyone helps so much
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Zhonghuan

Great staff

Once in joburg was fun, super nice staff and great environment inside the hostel. We had a wonderful experience and definitely will choose it if we are in joburg next time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very nice, lots of common areas, and it's the first time I stay in a clean decent shared room. The staff keeps the dorm as if it was a five-star hotel room. However, internet connection was so bad, it kept coming and going. Have to work on that to be a fully-recommended property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Ajit

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

worth a look up..

nice place and decent rooms even though the TV and Aircon wasn't working.. the weather saved the day for me!! Otherwise it is a good hotel.. felt unsafe at night but that maybe a Joburg thing.. Must mention Nandisa (Nands).. at the reception. Very warm person and doubles as the karaoke artist in the evening, what a voice!! The break fast is nice.. just right!!

2/10 Terrible

Nosisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I did not even make it there and when I tried calling yourll to cancel my booking pre hand, it would go through Cape Town instead. I feel wronged in so many ways.Wow!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Uncomfortable Bed But Good Otherwise

The bed was completely uncomfortable and made my back hurt so badly. Despite this everything else was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice location, comfortable stay

We were only there for one night. It was a perfect location. The only downside was the company which ran the airport shuttle. They charged us extra upon our return to the airport because it was an early ride. This is fine, but they already knew the time when I paid the initial fee and it was not stated anywhere in the contract given to us. It felt like a side hussle and was not appreciated. So I recommend customers book their own independent travel rather than using this shady company. The bar attached to the hotel was awesome. Very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Blessing Sibusis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Satisfied guest

The employees are always good as in the guy who checked me in assisted me even though there was a glitch in the system cause I booked and paid online but he still made sure that he assist me to the best of his ability. On Sunday as I was going in I overheard a problem that one of the guest who also happened to be a tourist was robbed in some station and as the guy explained her story to a lady by the name of Nandisa, the lady assisted the guy and went as far as demanding the police to come to the hotel and assist the guy where they can. Whoever trained the staff is really doing a good job hence I say Thank you staff of Once in Johburg you guys are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great budget stay

This hotel/hostel was just right for us. The rooms are budget quality, so don't expect luxury. But the bathrooms are good, everything was clean, and the people were quite helpful. The location was perfect for us (foreigners with a one day stay in Joberg): it's right on a little square that is one of the nicer parts of the area; the hop on/off bus is one block away; and there's a fantastic bar and restaurant with live music across the street called the Orbit. Our stay definitely exceeded expectations and we would recommend the same to anyone who wants to see more of Joberg than the suburbs during a short layover.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

AWP, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

It'll do.

The hotel was fine, but the staff lacked local knowledge and hospitality. Also, the check-in process is too tedious.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Tung

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

So so hotel

Very poor breaky in the weird serving procedure to attain a bread roll,a piece of fruit, a glass of juice and a cup of coffee this takes at least 10 minutes and when checking in they even take your photograph despite having your passport details plus registration form to fill in, more like border crossing. Staff seemed to be helpful if you are generous to them

6/10 Okay

Algonda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The car park was filthy and not secure. No soap in the bathroom

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

It's a well situated hostel now.

It is a hostel. The place was already a 3 star located in a young, vibrant and loud place, but now it's truly a hostel in the same environment. If that's not what you're looking for - don't bother to say here (not even in one of their "private rooms"). Try the Bannister or the Protea which are legit hotels in the same area. If you want shower gel and coffee and someone to actually change the sheets and towels, don't come here. In comparison with the other times I stayed here under different management, the standards are much lower now, the place feels like it's run by kids (well meaning and very fun, but still kids) and it's much more acceptable for hotel patrons to be loud. I didn't appreciate the 4am banging on the door across the hall by a guy who disappointed to not be getting any action from the girls who clearly locked him out. I've stayed here before and in years past the price was lower and the standards were higher. Now, it's basically just a dorm room that you pay for - they have doors on the bathrooms now though. That's one new positive...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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