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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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Fridge, microwave
Garden
Games room
Double Ensuite Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe
Experience the vibrant energy of Victoria Falls Backpackers, where international cuisine and a garden await. Unwind with spa treatments, then cool off in the outdoor pool or challenge yourself at the arcade/game room.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Tent, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Standard Tent, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Double Ensuite Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Double Ensuite Room

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

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe

Mixed Dorm

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe

Mixed Dorm 1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe

Mixed Dorm 3

Highlights

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

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Twin Ensuite Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Twin Ensuite Room

Highlights

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

  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kubu Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Old Drift - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Vix Falls Sports Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Shungu Pool Terrace - ‬7 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 treatment, a facial or a manicure/pedicure. 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 with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and barbecues
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

Languages

English

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

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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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Victoria Falls Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 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

Brenda

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

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

8/10 Good

Silvio

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

6/10 Okay

Progress

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

exquisite anniversary

Had a beautiful , fantastic wedding anniversary in Victoria falls .It was a an awesome holiday package with refreshing memories for mi and hubby.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soyoki

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joel

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

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

10/10 Excellent

SEBASTIEN

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mitsutaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 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

Elena

10/10 Excellent

isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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