CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg

Things I liked: - I had requested a bed in a 6-bed room, but they gave me a private room for all 4 nights, and I really appreciated that. Thank you very much. - The beds are very comfortable, and the room was clean when I arrived. - They have a well-equipped kitchen for cooking. - I had a tour for a safari and had to wake up at 4 AM because I was being picked up at 5 AM, and the person at the reception opened the hotel door for me to leave. - The lady on the reception was really friendly Things I didn’t like - The area where the hostel is located is very dangerous. I don’t recommend anyone going out. I stayed 4 nights, and I always bought all my food and water via Uber Eats, which worked quite well. - I had a very early tour, and I mentioned it to the receptionist the day before. I woke up at 4 AM because I was being picked up at 5 AM, and at 4:30 AM I heard someone trying to enter my room. It was the receptionist using my room code, entering without authorization and without knocking, allegedly to wake me up… but why didn’t they knock first? This made me feel like anyone could enter without permission. I always slept with a chair against the door out of fear that someone might come in at night while I was sleeping. - Your room code is known by several people, which is not safe. Always keep your belongings in the locker and carry valuables with you. - Even with a padlock on my locker, I never felt secure at the hotel. I always kept my passport and credit cards with me. I recommend doing this even if you have a locker with a padlock; it’s not safe. - The bar is an open space for the public, and different people can enter the hotel, which is connected to the rooms by a corridor. Therefore, it is not secure. Always lock your room door. ** If you’re looking for a cheap place to stay in Johannesburg, with cleanliness and a comfortable room, this is your place. But if what matters most to you is safety and being able to walk around outside, I recommend staying somewhere else for a bit more money.

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 full of life, interesting restaurants and gift shops for a quick last purchase before leaving Jo'burg.||As you know joburg is not very safe but if u keep ur feet before jewel city and you stand on the main road, you have everything you need.||Also security outside the bar keeps baddies far away helping an amazing night.|I also learnt how to dance with locals.||Thanks guys for your work and the amazing experience.

👌5/5 for Cleanliness and Staff Helpfulness! I stayed at Curiocity Hostel in Joburg and was really impressed by how clean everything was and how helpful the staff were—especially Vee, who was incredibly friendly and welcoming. 📍 Location The hostel is near the CBD, which can feel a bit intimidating, especially if you're not familiar with the area. I didn’t feel comfortable going out alone at night, so just be mindful of that when planning your stay. 🌍 Culture & Atmosphere The vibe here is amazing—people are super friendly and it's easy to socialize. If you're a solo traveler, you won’t feel alone. The community spirit is strong and makes the experience memorable.

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 💫

$200 USD was stolen from my bag in my locked room with no one else in it. The only possible explanation is that one of the staff members who has access to the door codes entered my room and went through my backpack to find the cash. When I reported the incident to them immediately, they were not very helpful and insisted there was essentially nothing they could do about it. Do not recommend.

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🙏🏽🙃👏🏽