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Once in Joburg

3.0 star property
Johannesburg hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Interior entrance
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle
Terrace/patio
Game room
Double Room, Balcony | In-room safe, free WiFi

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Balcony | In-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

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

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8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (46)
The price is $38
$44 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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About the neighborhood

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) - 59 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 11 min walk
  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 20 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

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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
  • 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 cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas (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.

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 6 minutes' walk from Joburg Theatre.

Once in Joburg Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Elvis, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Something different
Service is excellent. Centrally located. Something different and refreshing. Try it
Ernest, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome
Everything was great. Friendly staff clean place
Sam, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Ernest, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay! I loved this place!
Melanie, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

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 business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome hostel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Interesting area in Joberg to stay.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

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
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

They are great everyone helps so much
stephen, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff
Once in joburg was fun, super nice staff and great environment inside the hostel. We had a wonderful experience and definitely will choose it if we are in joburg next time.
Zhonghuan, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The hotel is very nice, lots of common areas, and it's the first time I stay in a clean decent shared room. The staff keeps the dorm as if it was a five-star hotel room. However, internet connection was so bad, it kept coming and going. Have to work on that to be a fully-recommended property.
Felipe, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

worth a look up..
nice place and decent rooms even though the TV and Aircon wasn't working.. the weather saved the day for me!! Otherwise it is a good hotel.. felt unsafe at night but that maybe a Joburg thing.. Must mention Nandisa (Nands).. at the reception. Very warm person and doubles as the karaoke artist in the evening, what a voice!! The break fast is nice.. just right!!
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

I did not even make it there and when I tried calling yourll to cancel my booking pre hand, it would go through Cape Town instead. I feel wronged in so many ways.Wow!
Nosisa, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Uncomfortable Bed But Good Otherwise
The bed was completely uncomfortable and made my back hurt so badly. Despite this everything else was lovely.
Amber, 3-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice location, comfortable stay
We were only there for one night. It was a perfect location. The only downside was the company which ran the airport shuttle. They charged us extra upon our return to the airport because it was an early ride. This is fine, but they already knew the time when I paid the initial fee and it was not stated anywhere in the contract given to us. It felt like a side hussle and was not appreciated. So I recommend customers book their own independent travel rather than using this shady company. The bar attached to the hotel was awesome. Very friendly.
1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Satisfied guest
The employees are always good as in the guy who checked me in assisted me even though there was a glitch in the system cause I booked and paid online but he still made sure that he assist me to the best of his ability. On Sunday as I was going in I overheard a problem that one of the guest who also happened to be a tourist was robbed in some station and as the guy explained her story to a lady by the name of Nandisa, the lady assisted the guy and went as far as demanding the police to come to the hotel and assist the guy where they can. Whoever trained the staff is really doing a good job hence I say Thank you staff of Once in Johburg you guys are amazing.
Blessing Sibusis, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great budget stay
This hotel/hostel was just right for us. The rooms are budget quality, so don't expect luxury. But the bathrooms are good, everything was clean, and the people were quite helpful. The location was perfect for us (foreigners with a one day stay in Joberg): it's right on a little square that is one of the nicer parts of the area; the hop on/off bus is one block away; and there's a fantastic bar and restaurant with live music across the street called the Orbit. Our stay definitely exceeded expectations and we would recommend the same to anyone who wants to see more of Joberg than the suburbs during a short layover.
1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

It'll do.
The hotel was fine, but the staff lacked local knowledge and hospitality. Also, the check-in process is too tedious.
AWP, 5-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

So so hotel
Very poor breaky in the weird serving procedure to attain a bread roll,a piece of fruit, a glass of juice and a cup of coffee this takes at least 10 minutes and when checking in they even take your photograph despite having your passport details plus registration form to fill in, more like border crossing. Staff seemed to be helpful if you are generous to them
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

The car park was filthy and not secure. No soap in the bathroom
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

It's a well situated hostel now.
It is a hostel. The place was already a 3 star located in a young, vibrant and loud place, but now it's truly a hostel in the same environment. If that's not what you're looking for - don't bother to say here (not even in one of their "private rooms"). Try the Bannister or the Protea which are legit hotels in the same area. If you want shower gel and coffee and someone to actually change the sheets and towels, don't come here. In comparison with the other times I stayed here under different management, the standards are much lower now, the place feels like it's run by kids (well meaning and very fun, but still kids) and it's much more acceptable for hotel patrons to be loud. I didn't appreciate the 4am banging on the door across the hall by a guy who disappointed to not be getting any action from the girls who clearly locked him out. I've stayed here before and in years past the price was lower and the standards were higher. Now, it's basically just a dorm room that you pay for - they have doors on the bathrooms now though. That's one new positive...
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10/10 Exceptional

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