CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

Amazing location and staff! You’re right in the heart of Maboneng which is where art galleries, street art, cool cafes/restaurants/bars are. It’s the heart of the creative Joburg. It was amazing to be located directly there, on fox street. It’s full of life and especially music on weekends! The hostel was very comfy, nice kitchen and bathrooms and staff was lovely 💫

Strongly warns future guests without exaggeration I feel compelled to warn others about Curiocity Backpackers. During our stay, a significant amount of our money went missing from our room. Despite repeated requests, the staff refused to provide security camera footage from the day in question, claiming it had been “deleted” a highly suspicious claim considering the footage was only a few days old not up to a week. Even more concerning, the founder sided with the staff’s accusations against us instead of properly investigating the matter. This raises serious doubts about the honesty of the management and the safety of guests’ belongings.

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 all times and appreciated his candor and desire to ensure our expectations were met.

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🙏🏽🙃👏🏽

Beware - Theft. While staying at Curiocity in a private room someone came in to our locked private room and stole every last bit of our money from hidden pockets in three different bags. We reported to staff but they said all the footage that showed the theft was deleted. Multiple staff members lied to us when dealing with the incident and didn’t help us at all. The owner then treated us very badly. I hate to write bad reviews but I want to warn fellow travelers about this place.

A very intense experience, the quarter is going thru a trasformation to make a better living, the murales are part of it, they are of quite of a artistic interest. Obviously, there are contradictions. Guide Kaizer has been very passionate about the quarter life. We felt safe.

I came in winter and the rooms were cold. They gave me a heater but it did not help. The rooms are super clean but the large windows let the cold in. Some of the windows wouldn't close all the way. The water was hot buy getting out of the shower to a cold bath room you have to use to fast. And sitting on a cold toilet was because everything is open to the cold. So if you like the Cold you will be OK but if not only come in the summer The way the building built it nothing they can do about it. The staff was good. They have a large Bar but it was open to the public so it will be full of people who didn't stay at the Hostal . They would show up at 11am to start Drinking. But they were not walkable to people staying at the Hostal. Most were men from the Out side Drinking from 11am to 2am and it would be full on Friday and Saturday nights. Hard to find a seat if you stay at the Hostal. If I was a women I would think before stay around the Bar area. If you go out to the left lots of local Clubs that are packed with SA but they were there to party not to met foreigners. A very young group. But street has lots of good restaurants and shopping. But stay on that street it long has a lot to offer day and night. IF YOU STEP OF THAT STREET YOU COULD BE MUGGED OR LOSE YOUR LIFE. I talked to the Bolt and Uber divers they said I was crazy to stay there. But to say on that one street. I moved to Sandton after my 3 days were up. Good cheap Breakfast. Also it is crazy loud on the weekends. So bring ear plugs. Are just stay awake or out till 3am.

The hostel, surroundings and tours were so much fun. I went during a quieter period and went on some tours which were really nice. My guide Bafana took me to the lisedi village and cradle and was a good vibe on the drive out there. I would highly recommend staying at Curiocity for the full Jo Burg experience.