Does Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?

As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar on 22 Sept 2025 start from NZ$89.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Does Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar located?

Situated in Victoria Falls, this lodge is within 1 mi (2 km) of Victoria Falls National Park and Victoria Falls. David Livingstone Statue and Zambezi River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

About the area

Victoria Falls is home to Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls National Park, while Victoria Falls Field Museum and Maramba Cultural Museum are cultural highlights. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

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10/10 Excellent

ANNA LOUISA

5 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Lovely stay. Amazing, helpful and Friendly staff. Walking distance to Victoria falls and town. Will definitely advise if you like casual travelling.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

9 Jun 2025

Liked: Amenities

Other than a couple of bugs in our room (somewhat expected), we had a great overnight stay at Shoestrings. Staff was nice, location was great (walkable to the falls!), and the restaurant/bar were great additions.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

heather

21 May 2025

Liked: Staff & service

You get what you paid for It’s reasonable Close to all the Downtown main event

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

4 Feb 2025

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

Fun in Victoria Falls

I had a fantastic stay at Shoestrings Backpackers. The accommodation, staff, and atmosphere were all excellent. My stay was so enjoyable that I decided to stay three extra nights. I highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEX

10 Sept 2024

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

Straight forward Hostel with extra amenities like swimming pool, bar, little restaurant and the friendliest staff ever

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Noemi

15 Mar 2024

Liked: Amenities

Love the food and the staff

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

11 Oct 2023

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good location, friendly staff

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy Duckett

28 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The staff are very nice and helpful!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Arlene Estelle

7 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We had an awesome stay. I travelled with my friend staff was friendly and helpful

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Eurico

17 Jun 2024

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

Very safe and quiet area. Good vibes. Clean and the workers were friendly and helpful all the time. Will come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

11 May 2023

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

I stayed in one of the tents with beds in. It was super comfy and great value for money. I had dinner and breakfast which were both lovely and great value for money. The staff were friendly. Would recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

22 May 2023

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

Great stay at shoestring

We absolutely loved staying at shoestring. The staff was wonderful and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Ann made sure we had some great adventure booked and was happy to arrange them for us. The food was good. We are vegan and they were able to modify some meals that worked for us. I would definitely recommend shoestrings to friends and family.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky

11 May 2024

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

Loved, loved, loved it!

If you're a hostel traveler, this place is amazing!! We loved it... from the accomodations to the central gathering place, the food and friendly staff, the ambience and security measures, plus walkable to Vic Falls. As with most anywhere, could use some upgrades, especially in the few ensuite bathrooms (and maybe some pop-in screens for the windows to allow enjoyment of the cooler night air), but even the least-best about this place was acceptable... and the best-best more than made up for slight shortcomings. Obviously, anyone used to upscale hotels probably should not stay here, but if Motel6, hostels, camping, etc., are an acceptable mode of travel for you, I cannot imagine you would not also love Shoestrings Backpackers. We would absolutely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Aug 2018

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

Great place to stay at if visiting Victoria Falls

We travelled to Zimbabwe for the sole purpose of visiting the Victoria Falls. On a limited budget, the closest accommodation we could find with good reviews was Shoestring Backpackers & Bar. We had a wonderful time at the place where we stayed for three nights. The place is a typical hostel-kind atmosphere where you can get to meet folks from all parts of the world. As we were a family and were out most of the time we were awake - we literally came back only to eat something and sleep - we didn't take advantage of the music and dancing and making connections with folks from all over. We did interact with a couple of the guests while using the kitchen facilities. While not up to the standards of the kitchens we've used in Switzerland, the kitchen was very well maintained and there was nothing we lacked while there. While walking around in the area, one is frequently accosted by folks trying to get you to purchase an excursion or buy old Zimbabwe (worthless) currency. Instead of going with any of them, we used the services of the local lady at Shoestring, Angie, who got us the two outings we wished to do at a very reasonable price. Overall, the place was great for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

zoie

24 Feb 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Shoestrings is a property that is in the heart of Victoria Falls, which is a touristic town, but many locals live there too so you get a mix of both vibes. We chose the hostel due to its location. We were given an orientation when we first came, which was good, so we knew where things were. Upon entering our twin private ensuite room, there were two mosquito nuts, but I didn’t realise until later from the evening that there were holes in them, so we got bitten. We were also not made aware that there were parties happening that evening and the evening after, so the music was loud for a good while. It is a hostel, so it is expected for it not to be quiet, but a heads up would have been good. The quality of the room was somewhat okay. However, the sheets did have stain from them and we did find a hair in our bed, so I do think they need to be more far in their cleaning. But when we bought it to their attention, things were change quite quickly. The breakfast is reasonably priced from around $5. However, I ordered something where the main component of the dish was not available but wasn’t told until I got my breakfast and I wasn’t offered a refund in anyway shape or form. Would I stay there again, probably not there are other places, that are slightly more expensive, but you get more. But if you are looking for a central hotel, like to party then this potentially might be the place for you.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Yukino

17 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great place to walk around the city and Victoria falls. There’s loud music and song/shouts until midnight every night, so it may be not good for people who want to be calm, or sleep well for early morning activities. Using washing machine is expensive(us$10).

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yamashita

1 Mar 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pune

14 Apr 2024

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

Highly recommended and good value

This place is such a green oasis for a very reasonable price. The staff were friendly and helpful. The pool area was very comfortable but could be bigger and have more lounge chairs.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

R M

8 Apr 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Docile

16 Feb 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ines

13 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Karin

12 Nov 2023

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

16 Aug 2023

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Phil

8 Aug 2023

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haruka

2 Aug 2023

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

近くにスーパーマーケットがあってよかった。シャワーもちゃんとお湯が出て良い。

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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