Name: Once in Joburg
Address: 20 Melle Street, Braamfontein, Downtown Johannesburg, 2000 Johannesburg, South Africa, 20 Melle Street, Braamfontein, Gauteng, 2000, South Africa
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $15 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.5

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Hostel Once in Joburg

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, history and culture – Check location 20 Melle Street, Braamfontein, Downtown Johannesburg, 2000 Johannesburg, South Africa – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, history and culture – Check location

*8.2* The Civic Theatre: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

*8.4* Nelson Mandela Bridge: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

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Clean, amazingly helpful staffs, wonderful event night, clean room, everything was great!

Jiune, South Korea

Modern and clean hostel. There is a nice place to go just crossing street - The Orbit - good restaurant for lunch (beef and vegetables... go for it), best jazz bar in the city at night.

Leonardo, Brazil

It is right next to the Saturday Neighborhood market.

Takashi, United States of America

We had a triple room and it was very good. Comfy beds and good warm showers. Good breakfast. The restaurant downstairs is ok. We took the soweto+apartheid museum excursion through the hostel and it was well worth the 1100 rands.

Ilia, Israel

Great facility with a happy atmosphere especially if you enjoy meeting new people, always stay here whenever I am making a quick stop over in joburg. The Wifi however gets worse with each stay, you only get connection in the lobby.

Cecilia, Zambia

We loved that they booked a Jazz concert for us at the Orbit!

Matthieu, Saudi Arabia

I liked everything- location, comfort and stuff! These beds and blankets where so comfortable that don’t want to wake up in mornings :) Almost every day they have some program that you can sign up to do. Saturday Neighbourhoods market is a must !

Lasma, Mozambique

The property and the facilities were really fantastic. Guests from the various cultural environments which was good.

Kamaria, South Korea

Proximity to the Gautrain and major transportation are a major plus.

Jemal, United States of America

The Immigrants Restaurant which sold AMAZING FOOD makes the hotel what it is otherwise the stay was okay.

Tsaone, Botswana

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8.6

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What guests loved the most:
“Clean, amazingly helpful staffs, wonderful event night, clean room, everything was great!”

Jiune South Korea
“Modern and clean hostel. There is a nice place to go just crossing street - The Orbit - good restaurant for lunch (beef and vegetables... go for it), best jazz bar in the city at night.”

Leonardo Brazil
“It is right next to the Saturday Neighborhood market.”

Takashi United States of America
“We had a triple room and it was very good. Comfy beds and good warm showers. Good breakfast. The restaurant downstairs is ok. ”

Ilia Israel
“Great facility with a happy atmosphere especially if you enjoy meeting new people, always stay here whenever I am making a quick stop over in joburg. ”

Cecilia Zambia
“We loved that they booked a Jazz concert for us at the Orbit!”

Matthieu Saudi Arabia
“I liked everything- location, comfort and stuff! These beds and blankets where so comfortable that don’t want to wake up in mornings :) Almost every day they have some program that you can sign up to...”

Lasma Mozambique
“The property and the facilities were really fantastic. Guests from the various cultural environments which was good.”

Kamaria South Korea
“Proximity to the Gautrain and major transportation are a major plus.”

Jemal United States of America
“The Immigrants Restaurant which sold AMAZING FOOD makes the hotel what it is otherwise the stay was okay.”

Tsaone Botswana

Stay in the Heart of Johannesburg –

One of our best sellers in Johannesburg! 500 feet from Neighbourgoods Market, Once in Joburg is located in Braamfontein and provides rooms with free WiFi. The property also features a terrace and BBQ facilities.

At the hostel each room has an private bathroom and some rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV.

Once in Joburg offers a Full English/Irish or continental breakfast. Various dining options including African, European and American cuisine are available at the on-site restaurant.

Guests can make use of the business area and co-working space, or rent a car to explore the area. Round-the-clock assistance is available at the reception.

University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) is 0.6 mi from the accommodations. The nearest airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport, 14 mi from the property.

Downtown Johannesburg is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, history and culture.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Johannesburg! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Once in Joburg has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 16, 2016

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

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Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Private Parking Available On Site

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Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, history and culture – Check location

Closest Landmarks

Neighbourgoods Market
0.1 miles
Gautrain Park Station
0.2 miles
The Civic Theatre
0.3 miles
Nelson Mandela Bridge
0.3 miles
Constitution Hill
0.5 miles
Market Theatre
0.6 miles
Johannesburg Planetarium
0.6 miles
University of the Witwatersrand
0.6 miles
Joubert Park
0.7 miles
FNB Bank City
0.7 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Neighbourgoods Market Market
0.1 miles

Closest Airports

O.R. Tambo International Airport
12.9 miles
Lanseria International Airport
19.2 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“1. Good location in the heart of a lively Joburg district, within walking distance to fast food outlets, restaurants, bars, convenience stores and a supermarket...”

Haresh

Singapore

7.9

“I liked how cool and contemporary it was, that eerything was within walking distance.”

Neo

South Africa

8.3

“You will have a hard time to find a better hostel in Joburg . The staff, the room, the breakfast, the location... we loved it!! ”

Elnolb

Belgium

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1 Restaurant On Site

The Immigrant

Food: African, American, European

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Once in Joburg accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Once in Joburg of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

“Modern and clean hostel. There is a nice place to go just crossing street - The Orbit - good restaurant for lunch (beef and vegetables... go for it), best jazz bar in the city at night.”

Leonardo

Brazil

“We had a triple room and it was very good. Comfy beds and good warm showers. Good breakfast. The restaurant downstairs is ok. We took the soweto+apartheid museum excursion through the hostel and it was well worth the 1100 rands. ”

Ilia

Israel

“Great facility with a happy atmosphere especially if you enjoy meeting new people, always stay here whenever I am making a quick stop over in joburg. The Wifi however gets worse with each stay, you only get connection in the lobby.”

Cecilia

Zambia

“I liked everything- location, comfort and stuff! These beds and blankets where so comfortable that don’t want to wake up in mornings :) Almost every day they have some program that you can sign up to do. Saturday Neighbourhoods market is a must ! ”

Lasma

Mozambique

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Reviewed: January 15, 2019

Nombuso
South Africa
8.3

Very Good
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Room - Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The TV Station options
Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The hotel was peacefully quiet. The staff was very kind, helpful and energetic.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 14, 2019

Pj
South Africa
7.1

“Awesome stay, good value for money.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The weak internet.
Awesome infrastructure. The wifi is slow, and does not always connect properly.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 14, 2019

Lucy
South Africa

5 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The area is not the nicest but at the same time good for being central and near to a really good bar (Kitcheners). The kitchen can get dirty where not all guests are courteous and crowded but the staff make efforts to keep it tidy. Unless there is an event on, not many people in the social area to meet.
Modern, clean well-equipped private rooms. Great social area with well equipped kitchen. Staff incredibly friendly and helpful. Good breakfast included. Secure parking on request. Lots of organised events to meet people. Hop on, hop off bus nearby.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 14, 2019

Brian
South Africa
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Room - Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely ladies at the front desk. Very knowledgeable and friendly

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 13, 2019

nelet55
Spain

14 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Budget Room - Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 12, 2019

Júlio Maria
South Africa
8.8

“Once in Joburg, stay in Once in Joburg!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Room - Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No breakfast included :)
Amaxing staff!

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 12, 2019

Yolanda
South Africa
10

“It was home away from home”
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Room - Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 12, 2019

Otto
United Kingdom
8.3

“Cheap and cheerful in a central location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Room - Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 9 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The card reader wasn’t working the entire 9 days I was there so had to always be let in to the dorm, which was a bit annoying to have to do. The dorm also only had two small security boxes which could only be used if you were on the bunk beds. Luckily I ended up on a bunk bed so got one, but otherwise this would have been very frustrating not to have any means of keeping things secure.
Great location and very friendly staff

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 9, 2019

Andre
South Africa
6.7

“fine”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Room - Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
more friendly
cleanliness

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 8, 2019

Laura
Australia
6.3

“Nice hostel poor service”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast was average. Staff were rude and didn’t assist when needed. Only one guy who sat down and spoke to me.. even the girl advices me to go on a train by myself when everyone else said I need to go with a group of people. They also made an error with my booking transfer.
The rooms were nice!

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 7, 2019

Thobo Mogojwe
Botswana
9.2

“Definitely, my money's worth. I will be coming back.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Room - Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
During my stay at Once, the personal keys to the hostel were not working. Apparently, they had just installed a new key system or something of the sort. Every time I needed to go to my room, I would have to get someone from reception to let me in. That said, the staff was always friendly and gracious and did not make a fuss of having to constantly go up to unlock a room for someone.
The staff was really friendly and helpful and by the time I left, I felt like I knew them personally. The reception/hostel was always open even when I came back at 4AM from clubbing. Curiosity, another backpacker hostel where I stayed after always locked their door sometime in the morning and I would have to stand in the street knocking to have someone let me in.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 4, 2019

Jiune
South Korea
Age group: 25 – 34
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are some beggars that approach you when you stand in front of the hostel...
Clean, amazingly helpful staffs, wonderful event night, clean room, everything was great!

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 3, 2019

B.Dwight
Australia
Age group: 18 – 24
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Room - Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location wasn’t the best for the time of year (between Christmas and new year) there wasn’t much going on as it is in the student district and it was holidays. The room keys weren’t working for most of my stay which was disappointing as I had to get them to take us up and get us back in our rooms.. this was really annoying as you couldn’t move freely.
Looks like new facility.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 2, 2019

Gearoid
United Kingdom
7.5

“Perfect for backpackers”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Budget Room - Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Location. need a taxi for anywhere your going. But over all no complaints
Friendly staff, very helpful Good vibes. Every thing within walking distance. Rooms clean and shower great. kitchen and general areas perfect

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 2, 2019

Nashir
Mauritius
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff were helpful and nice. Surrounded by fast foods so no problem of food.

Stayed in December 2018

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	Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This bed in dormitory features air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Safe • Iron • Carpeted • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Triple Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
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	Standard Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content This twin room has a electric kettle, tea/coffee maker and air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Safe • TV • Air conditioning • Iron • Desk • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content This double room features an electric kettle and tea/coffee maker. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Safe • TV • Air conditioning • Iron • Desk • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Budget Room - Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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	Budget Double or Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
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