Description
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a spa tub and bicycles to rent. This hostel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.. Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, a… more
With a stay at Curiocity Backpackers, you'll be centrally located in Johannesburg, within a 15-minute drive of Gold Reef City and Carlton Centre. This 4-star hostel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from University of Witwatersrand and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Apartheid Museum.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Arts on Main - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi The AGOG - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Ellis Park Stadium - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi Absa Art Gallery - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi Johannesburg Stadium - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi Carlton Centre - 1.7 km / 1 mi Johannesburg Art Gallery - 2 km / 1.3 mi Johannesburg City Hall - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi Hillbrow Telkom Tower - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi SAB World of Beer - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi Sci Bono Discovery Centre - 3 km / 1.9 mi Bus Factory - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi 1 Fox - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi Constitution Hill - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi Bassline - 3.3 km / 2 mi The nearest airports are: O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 25.7 km / 16 mi Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 56.2 km / 34.9 mi . In Johannesburg (Downtown Johannesburg).
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge..
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- Air conditioning
- Additional services
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Tumble dryer
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Entertainment
- Dartboard
- Disco / DJ
- Entertainment
- Games room
- Pool table
- TV lounge
- Table tennis
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Parking
- Shuttle transfer
- Airport transfer
- Shuttle
- Smoking
- Smoking area
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Barbecue
- Bike rental
- Car rental
- Cash machine at the hotel
- Garden
- Ironing service
- Laundry
- Library
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Picnic area
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Sale of tours
- Security
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Bars
- Bar
- Snack bar
- Restaurants
- Barbecue / grill
- Shared kitchen
- Swimming pools
- Outdoor pool
- Gym and SPA
- Spa
- Activities
- Bike rental
- Golf course
- Table tennis
- Check-in/Check-out
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Based on 327 reviews
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Trek64899360302
03/01/2026
“Best experience in hostel ever had.”
Big double and independent room. Price was absolutely fair. The hostel itself was great, the bar and the community of CURIOCITY is AMAZING. The night we were there DJs was playing music on vinyls and we could chat with writers, photographers and many artists selling also books. The street is ful… more
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Explore787110
04/09/2025
“Am amazing city tour!!!”
Kaiser is truly a hidden jewel of Joburg! Having spent the first day here on a hop on/hop off bus, we received an overview of the city. Today, Kaiser led us through the true heart of the city, letting us view it through his eyes... the artwork, the culture, and even the warts. We felt safe at … more
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thandi m
25/08/2025
“Best 3 days of the Year thus far🫶🏽”
I had the best time in this place , made friends and definitely would love to come back again. Before I do, I’ll try the Cape Town branch as well. Staff was sooo friendly and they made me feel at home. Best host… Barman: Sanele🫶🏽 so much Luv and yeahhhh U rock man🙏🏽🙃👏🏽
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