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Curiocity Durban - Hostel

4.0 star property
Travelers soak up the sun by the outdoor pool or explore South Beach on rented bikes, with helpful concierge services making beach vacations effortless

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Curiocity Durban - Hostel in vibrant South Beach offers a lively atmosphere with a bar. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, use dry cleaning/laundry services, or borrow bikes to explore nearby attractions with the hostel's tour/ticket assistance.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Premium Double - En-Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double - En-Suite

Highlights

Fridge
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Fridge
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quad Bunk Room 1

Highlights

Fridge
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Singles | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Singles

Highlights

Fridge
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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6 Sleeper, Female Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Sleeper, Female Dorm

Highlights

Fridge
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Sleeper, Mixed Dorm A

Highlights

Fridge
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Sleeper, Mixed Dorm B

Highlights

Fridge
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Sleeper, Mixed Dorm C

Highlights

Fridge
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quad Bunk Room 2

Highlights

Fridge
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

Located in South Beach, a neighbourhood in Durban, Curiocity Durban - Hostel is near the airport and near the beach. Farewell Square and The Old Fort are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve and Palmiet Nature Reserve. UShaka Marine World and Durban Natural Science Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby scuba diving, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Durban travel guide
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55 Monty Naicker Road, 1st Floor Ambassador House, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

What's nearby

  • Beautiful Durban as the sun set from Moyo bar on the end of the pier
    Golden Mile
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • uShaka Marine World showing signage and rides as well as a large group of people
    uShaka Marine World
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Harbour
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Durban International Convention Centre
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Durban City Hall
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Island Style
    13 min walk
  • KFC
    11 min walk
  • Roma Revolving Restaurant
    11 min walk
  • Chicken Tikka Palace
    9 min walk
  • Grand Bay Spur Steak Ranch
    9 min walk

About this property

Curiocity Durban - Hostel

Upscale hostel near uShaka Marine World
A terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Curiocity Durban - Hostel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and barbecues
  • Tour/ticket information, a lift and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guest rooms at Curiocity Durban - Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with fridges, microwaves and ovens
  • Toasters, stovetops and spices

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request
  • Covered parking on site (ZAR 50 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately ZAR 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 80 per person (one-way)
  • Covered self-parking fee: ZAR 50 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

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Curiocity Durban - Hostel Durban
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Frequently asked questions

Does Curiocity Durban - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Curiocity Durban - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Curiocity Durban - Hostel?

Self-parking is available for ZAR 50 per night.

What time is check-in at Curiocity Durban - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Curiocity Durban - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Curiocity Durban - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 4:00 AM-10:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 80 per person applies.

Where is Curiocity Durban - Hostel located?

Located in South Beach, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of West Street Mosque, Workshop Mall and Golden Mile. Addington Beach and Old Courthouse Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Curiocity Durban - Hostel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Nontsikelelo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a worse hostel I ever met I did not stay there I left my money there. I will never go there again.

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, within walking distance of a lot of places. Nice kitchen facilities and fantastic showers. Overall good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fiquei somente 1 noite. Cama confortável, banheiros limpos, equipe agradável. Vendem café, chá e bebidas..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was fine, very friendly stuff, enjoy it a lot!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

Was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

freddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

allow your guest to bring alcohol

it was very nice and safe place to stay at
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a chilled, hip place near everything - beach(es), eating, shopping - with committed staff, a well-equipped kitchen, comfy beds, and spacious dorms. I stayed in a budget single room. It's small but beautifully done, clean, with a window to the central courtyard, and a comfy bed. The shared bathrooms are cleaned at least daily (and checked regularly in case of additional cleaning need). The kitchen is extremely well equipped for a hostel and there's always a box with free pasta and rice. Breakfast is complimentary and includes not only cornflakes and bread with jam but also fresh fruit and pancakes. Note, that coffee is not included (but available for about €1,50 at the bar). Laundry is roughly €3.50 for a large bag (done inhouse). There are daily events you can sign up for or ignore depending on how you feel. I did the Sunday morning hike, which was exhausting but also stunning. Staff is always friendly and ready to advise on any question, from where to buy electronics to cute coffee shops to how to catch the bus to eSwatini. WiFi is good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best stay at Curiosity, the place was so clean, the staff were amazing and there was always something to do. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For this 2 days the bad way the manager Megan and some of her staff did wasnt good. She was so bad insulting me onnpremises that your prise is too small to pay, why is it then on the web? Thereafter she became ugly and said l am a person livi g on the street wh8ch isnt so, l travel all over the world l sometimes struggle with my visa and has to extend she is so bad she incriminated me so l report her at police she even insulted my businesspartner when he phoned her, its completely not a professional business and the complete setup has a bad vibe all tourists get sick because of the condition 8f thempremises its no use the place get painted and flòorwashed as serious bacteria and viruses infected all tourist, there is proof of it. Then Megan apso make people to pay the staff stole some of my money by me paying cash on extention, and l never saw the 800 l paid the reception just denies and when l questioned Megan had a bad attitude asif nothing happened, the next time l came from Cape Town again l booked online the same receptionist whom stole previous 800 from me called Megan who refused my stay at 12 pm night which l had to go somewhere else, just becaus she said she dont like my face and Megan send onmprevious occations to me threat messages which l showed police and they noted it. She also insulted my businespartner when we were with a person in hospital who was in his deathbed and she insisted me to remove my luggage from their storage. She overcharged many tourist + me.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad unhealthy backpackers

Not so good, the woman called Megan has been acting with her own personal vendetta, that l thought was her attitude, but not only her attitude her racist way of dealing with people from europe and Afrikaners travel7ng to europe, for us who needed to travel back and forth her excuse was that wr cant leave luggage there and get a storage, for almost all tourists she ripped them off increasing prices on the day of extention and if the europe people came to pay she had a filthy way of handling people and all tourists numbers l have has been complainung about her regarding the bad way she treats them when they booked online or just pitched where bazbus drops them when they never wanted to be there but closer to the ushaka which they never end up to, further more the free breakfast had all tourists infected with bacteria and viruses so that they end up at hospital and doctors for treatment, it is so filthy dirty in their rooms as from the previous backpackers which was Banana backpackers they had the 'leftovers' of the HPVirus and other viruses and bacteria that was inthe building this infected each and every person on the premisess and all persons became ill at yhe time being there at Curiocity or at laterstage due to that infected premises, furthermore the lice is something that realy nevrr gets out of a property whether u spray it or not and it is in that building all tourist carrynit from there on with them, the next thing is the kitchen has no ventilation it is sufficating
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel isr sehr alt. Es entspricht keineswegs deb abgebildeten Bildern im Internet. Diese scheikek schon einige Jahre alt zu sein. Personal war sehr freundlich. Unterkunft dreckig und in einem segr renovierungsbedürftigen Zustand.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over my stay there was great. The staff are friendly and the place is neat. Breakfast is a lovely addition. I was, however booked into an incorrect room, I'd booked a double, but received a single. It was late, so i didnt worry to change it. There was some sort of mix up with the booking made through Expedia. Overall, I still recommend staying there, it is vibrant, easily accessible from the airport and centrally located in Durban.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Daniele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solo week in Durban

Had a private room, which was very spacious, well-lit and nicely decorated. Common areas are clean and very trendy. Service was great, staff was very friendly and went the extra mile to help with general queries / tips on activities and things to see. Entrance to the hostel was a bit underwhelming. Breakfast and food offering to be improved.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Nina, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super auberge très design, avec petit dej inclus buffet (rare en afrique du sud). Personnel très serviable et ambiance décontractée
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Durban downtown

I booked a dorm bed, it had its own charger and light point..very happy..the room was large and airy with a balcony..secure,had our own key...also lockable cupboards under bed if needed. The kitchen was very clean and had lots of nice cutlery and crockery available..the sitting area was nice...they also had a bar and lounge and reading room..shower and toilets clean and plenty of hot water...the only downside is the area,it is a bit seedy .!! Felt alright during the day time but after dark it does not feel safe... Easy walk to beach area and ShopRite ..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

simone

Un pernottamento insoddisfacente

Scarsa pulizia, nei letti e soprattutto nei bagni. Colazione insoddisfacente, nessuna attenzione all'igiene, perfino il caffè non era stato preparato, ma era solo solubile. Pensavo prenotare una notte anche al curiocity di Johannesburg, ma ovviamente non l'ho fatto
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

HELENE, MARSEILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bonne adresse pas chère

Auberge de jeunesse sympaavec une jolie déco et proche du bord de mer. L'établissement souffre malheureusement de la demi que ce montante dans le quartier. Dommage!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

不错的经历

这里能遇到来自世界各地的人，可以在大厅或者酒吧和他（她）们一起分享有趣的事情。房间是四人间，整体比较整洁，但隔音不好，尤其是晚上街道上汽车的声音非常吵，早餐非常简单，但可以吃饱。

8/10 Good

Rick, Amsterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hostel close to Golden Mile

We spend 2 nights at Curiocity and liked it a lot! Staff is very kind and they make sure you feel at home. They help you with whatever you need and let you know what you should do while being in Durban. (They also let you know what not to do and, more important, where not to go). We had a private room which was very spacious and the room was huge! Definitely one of the better rooms we’ve had so far here in SA! Would definitely reccomend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hostel is spacious and nicely decorated. We arrived late in the evening just for one night and unfortunately we discovered (bed?)bugs on the bed and underneath the mattress. Also some small blood stains on the bedding. We were then offered another room where we found the bugs as well.. The staff just told us (without taking a look) it weren't bed bugs but insects that came in because of the rain and that they would take care of it. If it wasn't for the bugs, we would come back here. The dorms were nice and spacious and every bed had its own light and electricity.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Gwenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ville à fuir

Auberge design et bien tenue C’était le seul point positif de cette ville!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boa opção em Durban

O hostel é muito agradável, com um conceito bem diferente e nos deixa realmente confortável. Tamanho do quarto, com varanda inclusive e disposição das camas é um ótimo ponto positivo!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019