CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel

City centre Johannesburg hostel with bar/lounge

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Dates

November 2025

15

December 2025

Perpetual Liberty 1996-2006 | Shared kitchen

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.

Good

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/games 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 curtains

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Tomorrow

Nov 16 - Nov 17

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (2)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

Blackout curtains

Ceiling fan

Premium bedding

2 bathrooms

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Shared/communal kitchen

18 sq m
Sleeps 1
4 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

Blackout curtains

Ceiling fan

Premium bedding

2 bathrooms

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Shared/communal kitchen

19 sq m
Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room (2)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

Blackout 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

The Loft

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

Fridge

Smart TV

Blackout curtains

Ceiling fan

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

Blackout curtains

Ceiling fan

Premium bedding

2 bathrooms

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Shared/communal kitchen

25 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

Blackout curtains

Ceiling fan

Premium bedding

2 bathrooms

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Shared/communal kitchen

25 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Bed in 8-Bed Female Domitory Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

Blackout 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

Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

Blackout 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

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

Blackout 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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Free parking
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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About the area

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

Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 25 min drive
Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 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 only 10 minutes on 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 cots (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

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

Parking

- Free on-site self-parking
- On-site parking is limited

Transfers

- Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

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 fridge
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
Bike hire

Facilities

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

Accessibility

Well-lit path to entrance
Area rugs in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

Heating
Ceiling fan

Sleep well

Blackout curtains
Premium bedding

What to enjoy

Individually furnished

Freshen up

Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (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 specialises 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 lifts.

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 organisation.

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 that you 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 spaces may be limited.

Is an 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 on-site 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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CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Very good

9 Jan 2022

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.

13-night trip

6/10 Good

6 Nov 2021

Ok.

O melhor do hostel é o staff. Friendly, helpful and happy. Localização é ok. Perto de vários bares e restaurantes. As instalações, pelo menos o meu quarto, eram ok, mas deixavam a desejar pelas fotos. Mas voltaria a me hospedar

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1 Nov 2021

I loved it

Clean, comfy and attentive and super friendly friendly staff.. The food was delicious

RP, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

30 Oct 2021

Agreable endroit dans un quartier agreable

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

21 Feb 2020

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.

Amy, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

28 Nov 2019

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.

Erik, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

16 Nov 2019

Love the vibe here. The place has some fun activities! It’s very chill and clean.

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

29 Oct 2019

Easy check in and my private room was exactly what I needed and comfortable

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

19 June 2019

Auberge très agréable, propose de nombreuses activités. La rue est sécurisé sur 4 blocs et il y a accès à de nombreux cafés, restaurants, bars.

Aurélien, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

28 Feb 2019

Not so god

Laura a, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

10 Dec 2018

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.

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

28 Aug 2018

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.

Jacob, 12-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

16 Aug 2018

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.

maxwell, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

16 Aug 2018

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.

Skip, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

8 Aug 2018

Hostel que quer ser "moderninho"

Deixa muito a desejar, grupo de hóspedes que acham que é o dono do Hotel, gritam a noite inteira, sem a menor preocupação com os outros hóspedes, sem ação dos funcionários... Bairro que só funciona no fds...fora isso o lugar é morto....., não se pode caminhar em nenhuma outra rua do bairro, por questão de segurança (recomendação do próprio hotel)....

Moises, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

27 July 2018

Good times

Had a blast! Staff is top notch. I will be back again.

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

27 July 2018

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!

Michelle, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

23 Apr 2018

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 Very good

9 Apr 2018

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!

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

4 Apr 2018

Holidays in Johannesburg

The staff is very nice. Excellent people. Very friendly. Very nice hostel. I would really appreciate this place. Thanks

Federico, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

17 Mar 2018

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.

Diane R, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

14 Jan 2018

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!

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

5 Dec 2017

Hidden Gem Hostel

My first experience staying in or near a hostel. The hostel had a hotel about a block away from the hostel that I stayed at and I was blown away! I ended up stay in 3 of the 12 themed rooms at the Decades Hotel. So beautifully decorated and thoughtful. The staff was friendly, accommodating, and all around amazing at the hostel and the hotel. I quickly felt right at home there! I couldn't have asked for a better experience staying a Curiocity Backpackers and the 12 Decades Hotel!

Caroline, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

16 Nov 2017

Decade

Tout était bien sauf les tours organisés par l'Auberge, la durée a été écourtée dans les 2 tours et rapport qualité/prix pas bon. Nous couchions au Decade soit à 2 coins de rue de la réception de l'Auberge lui-même, peut-être désagréable. Quartier OK, les terrasses bien.

3-night trip