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Backpackers Lusaka

1.0 star property
Hostel in Lusaka with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Interior
Fridge
Economy Double Room
Laundry room

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Kapumpe Rd, Lusaka, Lusaka Province
  • Chilenje House
    4 min drive
  • Town Centre Market
    5 min drive
  • Munda Wanga Environmental Park
    5 min drive
  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.)
    51 min drive

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory (For Men, 2 Bunk Beds)

Shared Dormitory (For Men, 2 Bunk Beds)

Highlights

Fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory (For Women, 2 Bunk Beds)

Basic Shared Dormitory (For Women, 2 Bunk Beds)

Basic Shared Dormitory (For Women, 2 Bunk Beds)

Highlights

Fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory (Mixed, 3 Bunk Beds & 2 Single Beds)

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Basic Shared Dormitory (Mixed, 3 Bunk Beds & 2 Single Beds)

Highlights

Fan
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

About the area

Lusaka

At Backpackers Lusaka you'll be 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Chilenje House and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Town Centre Market. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a television in a common area. Added amenities include laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Lusaka hostel, you'll be 4 km (2.5 mi) from Dutch Reform Market and 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Lusaka National Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Town Centre Market - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Lusaka National Museum - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Parays Game Ranch - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Lusaka City Market - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Mulungushi Confrence Centre - 9 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Another Mike's Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪3 Trees - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Toro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Backpackers Lusaka

Hostel in Lusaka with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Backpackers Lusaka also features an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a television in common area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Lusaka hostel.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
Backpackers Lusaka offers 5 accommodations with fans. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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 accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Backpackers Lusaka Lusaka
Backpackers Lusaka Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Backpackers Lusaka Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lusaka

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Backpackers Lusaka?

Backpackers Lusaka offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Backpackers Lusaka?

Yep, Backpackers Lusaka has a free self car park.

Does Backpackers Lusaka have a pool?

Backpackers Lusaka has an outdoor pool.

Does Backpackers Lusaka serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Backpackers Lusaka?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Backpackers Lusaka?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Backpackers Lusaka?

No, pets are not allowed.

Backpackers Lusaka Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Traveller, from Europe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed there for three weeks in March. It has a very good location to the University Teaching Hospital, it's a seven minutes walk. The area is safe, I was even walking around there by early night and we always had electricity. The stuff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 27 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

AKIHO

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
숙박 시설로 운영하기엔 아직 준비가 덜 되었음. 그래도 숙박업자가 친절했고 최대한 편의를 봐주었음.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020