In the heart of Johannesburg CBD, Once in Joburg offers a unique blend of entertainment and convenience. Enjoy international cuisine at And Then restaurant, unwind at the bar or on the sun-kissed terrace, play games in the arcade room or grab a coffee at the cafe. With dry cleaning services and luggage storage available to all guests.
Reviews
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Bar
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Laundry facilities
Free parking
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Coffee shop/cafe
Business centre
Airport shuttle
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Arcade/games room
Front desk safe
ATM/banking services
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Separate sitting area
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
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Room options
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Double Room
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Shared Dormitory, Women only
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Sleeps 1
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90 De Korte Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2001
What's nearby
University of Witwatersrand - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Johannesburg City Hall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Ellis Park Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Gold Reef City Casino - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
Rosebank Mall - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
Getting around
Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 18 min drive
Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 61 min drive
Johannesburg Park Station - 11 min walk
Johannesburg Sandton Station - 21 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
KFC - 1 min walk
Kitchener's Carvery Bar - 3 min walk
Nando's - 1 min walk
Artivist - 1 min walk
Lamunu Restaurant & Bar - 1 min walk
About this property
Once in Joburg
When you stay at Once in Joburg, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Gold Reef City Casino and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. For a bite to eat, guests can visit And Then, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights.
Languages
English
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
60 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
What to do
Pool table
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Television in common areas
Arcade/games room
Lockers available
Accessibility
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Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
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Special features
Dining
And Then – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 395 per vehicle (one way)
Policies
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Once Joburg Hostel Johannesburg
Once Joburg Hostel
Once Joburg Johannesburg
Once Joburg
Once in Joburg Hotel
Once in Joburg Johannesburg
Once in Joburg Hotel Johannesburg
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Frequently asked questions
Does Once in Joburg offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Once in Joburg does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Once in Joburg?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Once in Joburg?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Once in Joburg?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 395 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Once in Joburg?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Once in Joburg?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Gold Reef City Casino (7-min drive) and Montecasino (21-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Once in Joburg and nearby?
Once in Joburg has an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Once in Joburg?
Yes, And Then offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Once in Joburg like?
Once in Joburg is in Johannesburg CBD, a short 5-minute walk from University of Witwatersrand and 11 minutes' walk from Constitution Hill.
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Once in Joburg Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
2/10 Poor
11 March 2020
não aluguel esse hotel por nenhum website ou app!
Não reservem esse hotel pelo Hoteis.com, eles alegam não receberem a reserva, mesmo você mostrando o voucher e alegando que está paga e feita. Fazem você pagar o dobro do preço lá na hora e depois não devolvem o seu dinheiro. Vi um depoimento aqui referente ao mesmo problema. Perdi um dia de viagem, sem contar a dor de cabeça e a acomodação ficou o dobro do preço. NÃO ALUGUEM POR AQUI.
Sabrina
Sabrina, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 March 2020
Elvis
Elvis, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 February 2020
nice place, in the nights a little noicy from the street but not all night. Staff very friendly and the restaurant was nice. The surraundings not so safe, but as known it is Johannesburg. Some restaurants very near, and taxi easy to use. We as a middle age couple not maybe the most usual, but we did not care. The room ok, but the "terrace" of the room not nice, it was dirty. Price-quality matches ok, if you dont want luxury.
Verified traveller
5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 February 2020
Something different
Service is excellent.
Centrally located.
Something different and refreshing.
Try it
Ernest
Ernest, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 February 2020
Awesome
Everything was great. Friendly staff clean place
Sam
Sam, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 February 2020
Ernest
Ernest, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 December 2019
Guilherm Clemente
Guilherm Clemente, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
3 December 2019
No me gustó nada que el baño de la habitación no tuviera puerta, la gente necesita un mínimo de intimidad...
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 November 2019
The balcony was not a real balcony, it should be called open area instead. However, the staff were nice and made up for it.
The location is right in the middle of the city centre, which is super convenient, but one should avoid walking alone in the dark.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 October 2019
Gute Unterkunft in Joburg im Studentenviertel
Wir haben hier gebucht da wir mir dem Schwesterhostel in Capetown sehr zufrieden waren. Das Hostel ist auch in Joburg relativ gut ausgestattet, modern und eher sauber. Das Personal war sehr nett und hilfsbereit.
Leider war aber die Bar/das Restaurant und auch die Dachterasse geschlossen. Und da Joburg nachts ja nicht gerade als sicher gilt, blieb uns nichts anderes als den Abend im Zimmer zu verbringen. Das Hostel hätte einen eigenen Kinosaal, wo aber nur an einem Abend ein Film gezeigt wurde. Die Stimmung wie im Once in Capetown, welches definitiv von der Bar lebt, wo auch viele Locals hinkommen, konnte aber so natürlich nicht aufkommen.
Gut ist, dass man über einen kleinen Platz direkt gegenüber des Hostel 3 Restaurants zur Auswahl hat. So kann man gut auch zu Fuss was essen gehen.
Die Umgebung ist das Studentenviertel der Stadt, daher hat es sehr viele junge Menschen unterwegs und wirkt eher etwas sicherer als das CBD. Zudem hält direkt vor der Tür der Hop-on Hop-off Bus mit welchem wir die Stadt erkundet haben.
Cécile
Cécile, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
19 October 2019
Um bom lugar!
O hostel tem uma boa estrutura, é limpo, organizado e o quarto em que fiquei era bom, apesar da tv não estar com o controle funcionando e as cortinas do blackout serem bem velhas. O serviço de limpeza do quarto fez a organização bem feita.
Sobre a equipe do hostel, só tenho a agradecer ao João Paulo ou melhor,Pablo. Era era o único funcionário que falava “portunhol” e me ajudou muito com o idioma, pois não falo inglês muito bem. Rapaz super educado e atencioso. Quanto aos demais funcionários, não fizeram muita questão de serem simpáticos, exceto dois rapazes que não me lembro os nomes e que também eram legais com os outros hóspedes. Os outros estavam sempre com ares de estressados ou chateados com tudo! O café da manhã é servido numa padaria bem próxima chamada Galata e é muito bom, os funcionários de lá são muito simpáticos. Gostei!
FABIOLA
FABIOLA, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
27 September 2019
Verified traveller
9-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 September 2019
Great Stay! I loved this place!
Melanie
Melanie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 May 2019
- very attentive staff
- large and clean rooms (dorms cleaned daily)
- comfortable beds with night light, plugs and two lockers
- large shower with hot water and solid pressure
- great location in easy walking distance to the train station and a large selection of eateries/supermarkets
- tour booking desk
- kitchen offers ample space to safely store food (both in fridges and individual food baskets)
- lots of socializing possibilities
Things I didn't like:
- breakfast too limited for the price (coffee or juice, 1 apple, choice of either cornflakes, bran flakes or 1 croissant with jam) - coffee shops in the neighborhood offer better coffee and food for the same price
- kitchen not well-equipped and usually dirty
Verified traveller
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 April 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 March 2019
Sehr Sauber, freundliches Personal. Viele Möglichkeiten zu chillen. Große Schließfächer. Das Bett ist leicht abgeschirmt. Bisschen Privatsphäre:))))
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 March 2019
Love the neighbourhood where it is located. The rooms can be quite hot during summer. They are small, with four beds and carpet.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
6/10 Good
24 February 2019
Internet and air conditioning not working, TV useless, alarm going off for no reason.
Nice staff, good location.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 February 2019
Christian
Christian, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
14 February 2019
Don't waste your time and money
Don't waste your time and money
I didn't even check in after driving pass
K
K, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
4 February 2019
Cooles Stadthotel mit kleinen Zimmern
Das Hotel versucht in der düsteren Jburg Gegend irgendwie auf cool und jungentlich zu machen. Es ist optisch auch gut gelungen, jedoch wirkte das Personal überfordert oder schlecht ausgebildet. Wir mussten für Checkin & Checkout jeweils zwischem 20-30‘ warten. Die Zimmer waren klein und das Bett war steinhart (wie teilweise in Afrika aber üblich). Insgesamt war der Eindruck eher mässig.
Fabrice
Fabrice, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 January 2019
Awesome hostel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Interesting area in Joberg to stay.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 November 2018
Watch the girls working in the restaurant
Two girls working at the restaurant lied to me about the costs of something. I paid extra for an egg and then was advised they didn't have the cheese for. When I changed my order I asked for the extra back which annoyed her. She reached in her pocket to get the 8 rand which was very odd as I thought that the money would or should have been in the cash register. Outside of that it's a decent place to stay with a lively nightlight.
Amber
Amber, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 October 2018
Muito bom, apesar da localização!
Hostel bem grande, maior que o Once de Capetown e bem agradável. Ótima área de interação dos hóspedes, quarto compartilhado espaçoso e banheiro muito bom. O Café da manhã é bem simples e deixa a desejar. O wifi não funciona bem no quarto, só nas áreas comuns. Não gostei muito da localização. Durante o dia é tranquilo andar pelas redondezas, tomando um certo cuidado com os pertences, mas à noite não é indicado.