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Victoria Falls Backpackers

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

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Victoria Falls Backpackers buzzes with energy where travelers enjoy international cuisine in the garden setting. Visitors can treat themselves to spa services, take a dip in the outdoor pool, or spend time in the arcade/game room for entertainment.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Double Ensuite Room

Double Ensuite Room

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Mixed Dorm 1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Mixed Dorm 3

Highlights

Fridge
Separate bedroom
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

Twin Ensuite Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Tent, Shared Bathroom

Standard Tent, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Standard Tent

Highlights

Fridge
Separate bedroom
Fan
5 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
357 Gibson Road, Victoria Falls

What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Devil's Pool - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Zambezi National Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 6 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boma - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Shungu Pool Terrace - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Falls Waterfront - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬9 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 travellers 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/games room and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, barbecues and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Victoria Falls Backpackers have amenities, such as safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and toilet paper
  • Communal kitchens, fridges and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 4 to 10 for adults and USD 4 to 10 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bush Café

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

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.
Cots (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 per cent 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 any lifts
A car is required for transport 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?

Checkout 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 miles (5 km) of Victoria Falls and Zambezi National Park. David Livingstone Statue and Zambezi River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Victoria Falls Backpackers Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Silvio

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed in a standard double. It was tight for room but bed very comfortable. Pool was nice just to cool off because we hit the hot period. The internet worked very well. Tent was way too hot even with a fan during the day but cooled off nicely around 8-9pm. Bathroom facilities were not so nice/ipdated. No hot water when we came but because of the heat, that was ok. Staff was very nice and accommodating. Airport pick-up went smoothly. Didn’t use the kitchen self-help but others did. If they upgraded the bathroom facilities and made dining here easier (no hour limit to let them k ow for dining), it would be uniformly nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

SUNGHYUN

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

8/10 Good

Susan

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

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

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel accueillant et donne info. Shuttle bus payant pour aller en ville ou bien la réception appelle un taxi.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey-lee

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

8/10 Good

AURELIEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
C'est juste une étape pour voir les chutes victoria pour moi une nuit c'est largement suffisant. L'hôtel vous propose un transfert de 40$ jusqu'à Kasane. Mais j'ai trouvé à 30$ jusqu'à la frontière et si vous trouvez quelqu'un pour partager le taxi cela vous reviendra encore moins cher. pour faire les 8km jusqu'à kasane et non pas 25km comme le pretend la manager de la frontière a kazan J'aie payé 5$. Les chutes sont super belle pour prendre des superbe photo , visitez les chutes dans l'après midi
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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 traveller

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

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 traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Miko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

非洲風的小屋

員工非常友善和幫忙，房間很有非洲特色，但每日均會停電，隔日停水，個人認為不適合背包客，因為出入要坐的士，附近沒有超市人、便利店和餐廳。
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

SV

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed two nights. No water and power on the first night until 10pm. Water ran very weak and had times with no water. Did not wash hair for two days. Other than that it is a lovely place to stay with its peaceful and quiet. It is not close to city centre. Need to take taxi, appr. 5USD each trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

GM, Afghanistan

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

CoachJan, Honolulu, Hawaii

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and premises are alright, but they charge 3 US Dollars per day (!!!) for the WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was GREAT, and very helpful. A well run show, with lots of attention to detail. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Misa, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My second time here, I love it! Great staffs who fully supports your activity booking, nice pool and poolside to chill out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018