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CURIOCITY Joburg: Voted Top 10 Industrial-Chic Hostels Worldwide by The Guardian

If you’re looking to live a little, wander a little, and wonder a lot, CURIOCITY is your launchpad to explore Johannesburg’s creative pulse.
Designed for explorers like you, our clean design, cozy accommodations, and vibrant community offer a seamless blend of local culture and like-minded travelers.
Step out of our flagship design hostel and immerse yourself in Maboneng, the liveliest neighbourhood in Joburg. With eclectic restaurants, cafes, museums, and lively markets around every corner, you'll be charmed by this gritty, gorgeous urban jungle.

Whether you’re traveling solo, with friends, or looking to connect with fellow wanderers, we’ve got the perfect room for you:

• Private Apartments
• Classic Doubles
• Female-only Dorms
• Shared Dormitories

Join our in-house activities and truly experience the city:

• Inner-city Tours
• Soweto Township Tours
• City Cycle Rides
• Pub Crawls
• Picnics in the Sky
• CurioSafaris

Our facilities include everything you need for a comfortable stay:

• Well-equipped communal kitchen
• Dipping pool
• Laundry services
• Bar
• Rooftop
• Free fast WiFi
• Shuttle service
• Bicycle rentals
• Communal chill-out zone
• Luggage room
• We are a Baz Bus stop

Discover the heart of Johannesburg's inner city with CURIOCITY, where you’ll have direct access to the vibrant community and its stories.

TRAVEL TIP: ARRIVING VIA PARK STATION? PLEASE CALL AN UBER OR CONTACT US TO ARRANGE A PICK-UP. FOR YOUR SAFETY, WE DO NOT RECOMMEND WALKING.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Airport Transfers
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Reviews

8.7Fabulous(1047)
  • Value for Money
    8.8
  • Security
    8.1
  • Atmosphere
    9.1
  • Cleanliness
    8.5
  • Staff
    9.5
  • Location
    8.4
  • Facilities
    8.5
Stayed in May 2025
10
M
Martha
Mixed Group, 41+, USA
Depends upon what you want in a place - I value location and cost. Our bed was super comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely felt safe. The staff shared good local information about cafes, etc and we went on an awesome tour of Soweto with a great guide Ikoh who was engaging and full of knowledge. We stayed there over a weekend and holiday so the nearby clubs were loud until 2 AM. So if you want quiet and peace, this might not be your spot, but for me it only added to the fun
Stayed in Apr 2025
10
Z
Zachary
Male, 41+, USA
Awesome place with fantastic staff!!
Stayed in Jan 2025
6.3
V
Vinay
Male, 31-40, Netherlands
- the neighborhood was not safe - the road the hostel on is somewhat ok, roads on either side are not safe (all my Uber/Bolt drivers said the same, and also the hostel staff). That impacts the experience and overall rating (I would not stay here again) However: - Staff were amazing. Really friendly, helpful. And extremely chill! - the room & bed were really comfortable and spacious. - facilities and amenities were ok
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Location

302 Fox Street, Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg, South Africa
1.6km from city centre