CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel

Marabi 1926-1936 | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Perpetual Liberty 1996-2006 | Shared kitchen | Fridge, microwave

Catwalk Customs 1986-1996 | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

About this hostel

Situated in Johannesburg, this lovely hostel for $35 per night is a great choice for your next trip. Upscale Johannesburg hostel in Maboneng Precinct with free parking This hostel features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a spa tub. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and concierge services are onsite. 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. Recreational amenities at the hostel include a spa tub. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Hot Tub / Spa

Garden

Map of Johannesburg

Nearby attractions

Montecasino

12.77 miles

Gold Reef City Theme Park

CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel

3.9

Good(37 Reviews)

Hostel in Johannesburg

4-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hostel

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Hot Tub / Spa

Garden

Map of Johannesburg

Nearby attractions

Montecasino

12.77 miles

Gold Reef City Theme Park

Reviews

3.9/5.0

Good(37 Reviews)

2.0

Jan 2022

It was a good stay, great stuff and super helpful. Great vibe if you wanna party or just chill and drink at the bar.

2.0

Jan 2022

It was a good stay, great stuff and super helpful. Great vibe if you wanna party or just chill and drink at the bar.

2.5

Nov 2021

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

3.0

Nov 2021

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

2.0

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.

2.0

Feb 2020

5.0

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.

5.0

Nov 2019

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

5.0

Oct 2019

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

1.0

Feb 2019

Not so god

2.0

Dec 2018

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.

2.0

Dec 2018

3.0

Aug 2018

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.

2.5

Aug 2018

Its 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, Bertrands cafe) and a really cool vibe. Im 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.

2.0

Aug 2018

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.

2.0

Aug 2018

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 wasnt the cleanest, as a booger was found, but given the overall cleanliness of the entire place and the rest of our room Im chalking that up to an anomaly. I highly recommend for the creative rooms and uniqueness of them all.

2.5

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.

5.0

Jul 2018

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!

5.0

Jul 2018

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

0.5

Apr 2018

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!

1.0

Apr 2018

4.0

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!

5.0

Apr 2018

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

2.5

Mar 2018

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.

5.0

Jan 2018

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!

5.0

Jan 2018

5.0

Dec 2017

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!

5.0

Dec 2017

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 couldnt have asked for a better experience staying a Curiocity Backpackers and the 12 Decades Hotel!

4.0

Nov 2017

This is a great hostel if you want to meet people. Always people around and a lively scene, you won't ever need for entertainment.

4.0

Nov 2017

This is a great hostel if you want to meet people. Always people around and a lively scene, you wont ever need for entertainment.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Johannesburg?

The average price for a rental in Johannesburg is $51 per night. This rental is $16 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.

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3.9

Good(1,058 Reviews)

CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Johannesburg

Nearby attractions

CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel

Hostel in Johannesburg

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Johannesburg

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Johannesburg?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

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