Worth a look

once in Joburg This is the city’s best-looking hostel, located in the heart of regenerated Braamfontein, with plenty of private en-suite rooms, a very friendly reception desk and loads of tours and facilities. It’s exceptional value: rooms from R367,50 pp sharing B&B, four-bed dorms from R190 pp. once.travel/cities.joburg hallmark house It’s a bit too far to walk to Fox Street (a two-minute Uber hop will do) but this stylish spot is the Maboneng precinct’s coolest hotel, complete with a jazz club in the basement. From R686 pp sharing (discounts for two or more nights). newmarkhotels.com city treetop Studio This popular little flat for two in Madison Lofts is right up there with my favourites. On Juta Street, walking distance to the Neighbourgoods Market and Braamfontein’s hip cafe hub, it’s decorated with flair and has large windows making the most of the tree views. R925 a night. airbnb.com or call Roan, 082-330-8812.