CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg | Hostel in Johannesburg

| 7.9 (853 Reviews) |   36 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  16 Guests
Downtown Johannesburg Hostel | CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

36 Bedroom Hostel in Downtown Johannesburg, Johannesburg

Offering accommodations in Johannesburg, CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg has a splash pool, BBQ facilities and a bar. The property offers bicycles for guests to rent. There is also a games room and free parking for guests. Guests can prepare their own meals in the shared kitchen which is fully equipped with an oven and fridge. CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg offers a range of activities including city walking tours, township tours in Soweto and public art walks. The hostel is 5.6 mi from Gold Reef City & Casino, and 3.1 mi from Rhodes Park. Nelson Mandela Square is 9.9 mi from CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg, while OR Tambo Airport is 13 mi away.

CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg is located in Johannesburg.

This 36 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Parking, TV, View, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 853 reviews with the average score of 7.9 . Coming to Johannesburg and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Fruit
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Street parking
Activities
  • Happy hour
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Game room
  • Themed dinners
  • Bike tours
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Karaoke
  • Ping-pong
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Game drives
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Pool table
  • Darts
  • Bar crawls
  • Hiking
  • Nightclub/DJ
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Safe
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Packed lunches
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Car rental
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • ATM on site
  • Airport shuttle
  • Ironing service
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Lockers
  • Shuttle service
  • Laundry
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Picnic area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
  • Sun deck
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Contactless check-in/out
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport drop-off
  • Airport pickup

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.46
Location:
8.19
Staff:
8.92
Facilities:
7.85
Comfort:
7.97
Cleanliness:
8.03
Pernille
Dec 11, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Denmark
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: If you want an authentic local experience this is where to go. You will be in the middle of an artist area and meet local artist if your open for it.
Summary: I loved staying here! They have a lot of guided tours. Felt really safe (but do ask staff for safety advise!)
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 7 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shared toilet, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

Living Area

Desk

General

Reading light, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans

Services

Wake-up service

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Access to private pool
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 10 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Twin Room

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shared toilet, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

Living Area

Desk

General

Reading light, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans

Services

Wake-up service

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Access to private pool
Loft
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Loft

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Desk

General

Reading light, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans

Services

Wake-up service

View

Pool view, Inner courtyard view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Access to private pool
Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 35 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shared toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

Living Area

Desk

General

Reading light, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Lockers, Trash cans

Services

Wake-up service

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Access to private pool
Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

Living Area

Desk

General

Reading light, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Lockers, Trash cans

Services

Wake-up service

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Access to private pool
Bed in Premium 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shampoo, Private bathroom

Living Area

Desk

General

Reading light, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Lockers, Trash cans

Services

Wake-up service

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Exclusive services

Access to private pool
Deluxe King Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 42 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

General

Reading light, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans

Outdoors

Patio, Outdoor furniture

View

Pool view, Inner courtyard view

Room Amenities

Sofa bed, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool
Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Quad
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom
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