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Hotel Description

CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel puts you in the heart of Johannesburg, steps from Museum of African Design and within a 10-minute stroll of Arts on Main. Highlights at this hostel include free self parking, a bar/lounge, and a spa tub.

The HideOut Bar serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to bike rentals and hiking/biking trails. Other amenities include free WiFi 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-star Maboneng Precinct hostel, attractions include Gold Reef City Casino and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre.

Standard Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$56* Per night/room 23 Apr. - 24 Apr.

Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Bed in 8-Bed Female Domitory Room

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room (2)

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Deluxe Studio Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Property Features

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 spa 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
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Johannesburg Park Station (4.7 km / 2.9 mi)
  • Metro station: Ellis Park Station (0.8 km / 0.5 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel offers 25 accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Safe
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Ceiling fan

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 10 PM

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. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Front desk opens daily at 6 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 10 PM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

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: approximately ZAR 60 for adults and 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.

Hotel Names

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

National Rating

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.