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 $14 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.5

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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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The hostel has an amazing struture with bars, nice rooms and it has a very friendly staff. Moreover, there are always activities been promoted by them, both at the hostel or in city.

Marcelo, Brazil

Th location in Braamfontein is excellent with plenty of places to eat and drink close by. The staff were really good, sorting me out a room at 11.15 ahead of check in. The on site bar is very good and reasonably priced. The room I had was excellent, clean, really comfortable with an excellent bathroom. Every contact with the property from before arriving to leaving was first class

Jeffrey, United Kingdom

Friendly staff Good location Nice vibe and atmosphere. Many restaurants and Bars around

Creeshen, South Africa

Good spirit in general and lots of activities proposed.

Bastien, France

The considerate staff and the spaciousness of the overall facility which offers far more than any hostel I have stayed at in any other country, especially the first-floor terrace, which is such a lovely place to sit and watch the panorama of the city.

Thearn, United Kingdom

I liked the bathroom,and I really enjoyed the shower. The pillows and bed linen was perfect.

Nonku, South Africa

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

Well i liked the room nd the staff was very friendly.

Refiloe, South Africa

I love when people are kind, space is beautifully design and clean, coffee is of a good quality! this hostel has it all, and even more! Thank you to the staff for great guidance and advise.

Aleksandra, United States of America

Staff very friendly,bars and Restaurants all around

Antoinette, Luxembourg

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8.6

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What guests loved the most:
“ The hostel has an amazing struture with bars, nice rooms and it has a very friendly staff. Moreover, there are always activities been promoted by them, both at the hostel or in city.”

Marcelo Brazil
“Th location in Braamfontein is excellent with plenty of places to eat and drink close by. The staff were really good, sorting me out a room at 11.15 ahead of check in. ”

Jeffrey United Kingdom
“Friendly staff Good location Nice vibe and atmosphere. Many restaurants and Bars around”

Creeshen South Africa
“Good spirit in general and lots of activities proposed.”

Bastien France
“The considerate staff and the spaciousness of the overall facility which offers far more than any hostel I have stayed at in any other country, especially the first-floor terrace, which is such a...”

Thearn United Kingdom
“I liked the bathroom,and I really enjoyed the shower. The pillows and bed linen was perfect.”

Nonku South Africa
“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
“Well i liked the room nd the staff was very friendly.”

Refiloe South Africa
“I love when people are kind, space is beautifully design and clean, coffee is of a good quality! this hostel has it all, and even more! Thank you to the staff for great guidance and advise.”

Aleksandra United States of America
“Staff very friendly,bars and Restaurants all around”

Antoinette Luxembourg

Stay in the Heart of Johannesburg – Great location – show map

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

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Continental, Full English/Irish

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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

“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

“The hostel is located very central. Adjacent to the west, there's a small alternative scene with good cafés, art galleries and shops of local designers. The...”

Doris

Switzerland

9.5

“Good location. Rooms were really confortable. Cool staff.”

Macarena

Peru

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1 Restaurant On Site

The Immigrant

Food: African, American, European

Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour

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

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room 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.

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.

“ The hostel has an amazing struture with bars, nice rooms and it has a very friendly staff. Moreover, there are always activities been promoted by them, both at the hostel or in city. ”

Marcelo

Brazil

“Th location in Braamfontein is excellent with plenty of places to eat and drink close by. The staff were really good, sorting me out a room at 11.15 ahead of check in. The on site bar is very good and reasonably priced. The room I had was excellent, clean, really comfortable with an excellent bathroom. Every contact with the property from before arriving to leaving was first class”

Jeffrey

United Kingdom

“The considerate staff and the spaciousness of the overall facility which offers far more than any hostel I have stayed at in any other country, especially the first-floor terrace, which is such a lovely place to sit and watch the panorama of the city.”

Thearn

“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

“I love when people are kind, space is beautifully design and clean, coffee is of a good quality! this hostel has it all, and even more! Thank you to the staff for great guidance and advise.”

Aleksandra

United States of America

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Reviewed: November 16, 2018

Marcelo
Brazil
9.4

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only problem of the hostel is its location by means of safety over the night, as it isn't advisable walking around the neighborhood after 8 pm.
The hostel has an amazing struture with bars, nice rooms and it has a very friendly staff. Moreover, there are always activities been promoted by them, both at the hostel or in city.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 8, 2018

Jeffrey
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
You need to take a taxi from the Gautrain to get there and that’s a test of your negotiation skills not to get ripped off.
Th location in Braamfontein is excellent with plenty of places to eat and drink close by. The staff were really good, sorting me out a room at 11.15 ahead of check in. The on site bar is very good and reasonably priced. The room I had was excellent, clean, really comfortable with an excellent bathroom. Every contact with the property from before arriving to leaving was first class

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 8, 2018

Creeshen
South Africa
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quite dodgy and lots of beggars around in night time.
Friendly staff Good location Nice vibe and atmosphere. Many restaurants and Bars around

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 5, 2018

Bastien
France

2 helpful votes
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Budget Room - Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Depends on the roomate's standards of respect and sharing comon space...
Good spirit in general and lots of activities proposed.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 5, 2018

Tumisang
Botswana
5.4

“Not worth the rate”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We were told that all rooms were non smoking but other guest were smoking and it drifted into the other rooms It was incredibly noisy because of the bar/restaurant next door. Our radio didn't have a charger so it couldn't be used One of the bed lamps was not working I didn't enjoy being forced to write my name and email in a book that was accessible to all guests even though I had already provided the receptionist with the same information when checking in, I was told I could not opt out of signing this book!
The decor and styling gave the place character

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 3, 2018

Thearn
United Kingdom
7.1

“The most unusual hostel I have ever been in”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Room - Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I gave you a bag of clothes for the laundry which included a bag that belonged to me but when you returned my washing the bag had gone missing and you were unable to account for it. Secondly, your related facility of Point was supposed to refund the three months of rent which included a months deposit but never did --
The considerate staff and the spaciousness of the overall facility which offers far more than any hostel I have stayed at in any other country, especially the first-floor terrace, which is such a lovely place to sit and watch the panorama of the city.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 3, 2018

Nonku
South Africa
8.8

“Easy and comfy”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Room - Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
That there was no air conditioning
I liked the bathroom,and I really enjoyed the shower. The pillows and bed linen was perfect.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 3, 2018

Leonardo
Brazil
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location is not bad. The thing is the neighborhood is not safe, but you can use uber.
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.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 1, 2018

Refiloe
South Africa
8.3

“Great place ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Well the noise that was coming from the eighty six restaurant it was too loud nd police sirens all over the place.
Well i liked the room nd the staff was very friendly.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 1, 2018

Aleksandra
United States of America
Age group: 35 – 44

7 helpful votes
9.6

“I had a wonderful stay!”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
WIFI could be better.
I love when people are kind, space is beautifully design and clean, coffee is of a good quality! this hostel has it all, and even more! Thank you to the staff for great guidance and advise.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 31, 2018

Anonymous
Trinidad and Tobago
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 14, 2018

Hattingh
South Africa
Age group: 35 – 44
8.8

Excellent
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Room - Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was a bit packed... but I guess that’s what I chose
Very clean and tidy and friendly

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 14, 2018

Antoinette
Luxembourg
10

“Great Place with Great people”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wifi wasnt the best
Staff very friendly,bars and Restaurants all around

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 11, 2018

Anonymous
China
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Room - Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location is convenient and it’s near park station and wits university.The Africa dinner is great.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 11, 2018

Takashi
United States of America

5 helpful votes
5.8

“You will need Uber to utilize this hostel. Walking and public transportation are not viable options.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location is a little dangerous. It's not the fault of the hostel, but you really can't do much on foot.
It is right next to the Saturday Neighborhood market.

Stayed in September 2018

Sleeps	Room Type
	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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	Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This bed in dormitory features air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Shower • Air conditioning • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Carpeted • Dryer • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper 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
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This triple room has a electric kettle, air conditioning and tea/coffee maker. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Air conditioning • Desk • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper 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 Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This twin room has a electric kettle, tea/coffee maker and air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Air conditioning • Desk • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper 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 댴 Private bathroom This double room features an electric kettle and tea/coffee maker. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Air conditioning • Desk • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper 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 2 twin beds and 2 bunk beds	Show prices
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	Budget Double or Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
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