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Victoria Falls Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Victoria Falls with spa services and a coffee shop

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Aerial view
Fridge, microwave
Front of property
Game room
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Tent, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe

Standard Tent, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Refrigerator
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Ensuite Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
5 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Mixed Dorm 1

Highlights

Refrigerator
Fan
5 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Mixed Dorm 3

Highlights

Refrigerator
Fan
5 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Ensuite Room | In-room safe

Twin Ensuite Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
357 Gibson Road, Victoria Falls

What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 20 min walk
  • Devil's Pool - 5 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 5 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 7 min drive
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Munali Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Boma - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Victoria Falls Backpackers

Hostel near Victoria Falls
Consider a stay at Victoria Falls Backpackers and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hostel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body scrub, a body treatment, or a facial. The on-site international cuisine café, Bush Café, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Victoria Falls Backpackers offer amenities such as safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and toilet paper
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–11:30 AM: USD 4-10 for adults and USD 4-10 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Bush Café

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 10 for adults, and USD 4 to 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (one-way), (from 2 to 11 years old)

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 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 only accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Victoria Falls Backpackers Lodge
Backpackers Lodge
Victoria Falls Backpackers
Victoria Falls Backpackers Hostel
Victoria Falls Backpackers Hotel Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls Backpackers Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Victoria Falls Backpackers have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Victoria Falls Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Victoria Falls Backpackers?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Victoria Falls Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Victoria Falls Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Victoria Falls Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 15 per person applies.

Where is Victoria Falls Backpackers located?

Situated in Victoria Falls, this hostel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Victoria Falls National Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Victoria Falls and Zambezi National Park. Zambezi River and Devil's Pool are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Victoria Falls Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

SUNGHYUN

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liked the typical colonial style camping atmosphere. The staff were attentive as possible and always helpful, polite and friendly, particularly the manager & chef.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A jewel in Victoria Falls
It was awesome. They are doing a great job, from Enochs pick up at the airport, smiling and on time, to Blessing and Olli's continued help and professionalism at the front desk. Also the staff do a fantastic job keeping the place sparkling clean which can be hard to do in a hostel! We were very happy there and can recommend it wholeheartedly!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and facilities! Great customer service too. Bring drinking water though - or be prepared to boil it all and drop a chlorine tablet in
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice setting, very friendly competent staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena

10/10 Excellent

Tracey-lee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff that organized all my transfers and activities, easy to meet people but still have privacy...nice pool area and good breakfast. Walk to town about 2km, so not that far and there is a shop 1km away too for basics. Worked out better to pre book a pickup from the airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice affordable place to stay
We had a wonderful time in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and enjoyed our stay at the Victoria Falls backpackers lodge. They picked us up just like we scheduled and we felt very comfortable in their peaceful grounds and rustic rooms. Their outside pool and patio is very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very unique stay, enjoyed the ambiance of this hostel!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Janet, Strathroy, Ontario Canada

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very enjoyable. Customer service was really good as most our excursions were booked through hostel...we had everything booked prior to arrival. Buying groceries was not easy and they really get you on exchange for credit card (US cash not accepted). Pool was very refreshing as the 38 degree temp and no A/C was tough on us older folks and we finally caved after 3 nights and got a room with AC. I would of liked filter coffee just to get my day going. Overall if you are into hostels I would recommend this Backpackers
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice atmosphere, clean rooms, friendly staff in a pleasant quiet location on reasonable walking distance from the town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beware of booking transportation with this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

GM, Afghanistan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as advertised and they all have good hospitality. I enjoyed the fish massage and swimming pool where l had a chance to learn how to swim😁.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

CoachJan, Honolulu, Hawaii

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was evident that management really cared about the experience their guests would have. No matter how busy, they were cheerful, helpful and always took time to answer questions as well as provide information and help arrange activities in the area. The whimsical touches throughout the property were delightful. It was easy to meet and have conversations with other guests which resulted in several activities we felt lucky to hear about and participate in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good cheap place,mostly young backpackers.iwas the only older person I saw,. The staff were friendly and helpful. and the place is charming.and very colorful and pre try.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. The chef was especially great :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is wonderful (including Rosie) !! The rooms are comfortable and not overpriced. I have stayed here previously and would choose to stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019