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Once in Joburg

3.0 star property
Experience urban excitement with international flavors and endless fun under one roof.

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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

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/game room
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator

Room options

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Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
90 De Korte Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2001

What's nearby

  • University of Witwatersrand - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Johannesburg City Hall - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Johannesburg Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Ellis Park Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Gold Reef City Casino - 7 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 18 min drive
  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 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 check out 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

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 60 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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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
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • Business center
  • 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/game room
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

And Then - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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

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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Once in Joburg?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Once in Joburg?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is 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 onsite 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 3 minutes' walk from Neighbourgoods Market.

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Once in Joburg Reviews

Reviews

7,8

Good

8,2/10

Cleanliness

8,0/10

Staff & service

7,4/10

Amenities

7,8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

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, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Elvis, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Something different
Service is excellent. Centrally located. Something different and refreshing. Try it
Ernest, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome
Everything was great. Friendly staff clean place
Sam, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ernest, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Guilherm Clemente, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

No me gustó nada que el baño de la habitación no tuviera puerta, la gente necesita un mínimo de intimidad...
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay! I loved this place!
Melanie, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

- 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
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sehr Sauber, freundliches Personal. Viele Möglichkeiten zu chillen. Große Schließfächer. Das Bett ist leicht abgeschirmt. Bisschen Privatsphäre:))))
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Love the neighbourhood where it is located. The rooms can be quite hot during summer. They are small, with four beds and carpet.
3-night trip

6/10 Good

Internet and air conditioning not working, TV useless, alarm going off for no reason. Nice staff, good location.
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Christian, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Don't waste your time and money
Don't waste your time and money I didn't even check in after driving pass
K, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome hostel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Interesting area in Joberg to stay.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Tatiana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

They are great everyone helps so much
stephen, 2-night trip