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Lusaka Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Lusaka with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Balcony
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Dining
Reception

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory (8 Beds)

Highlights

Rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory (4 Beds )

Highlights

Rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
161 Mulombwa Close, Lusaka

Getting around

  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.) - 39 min drive

About this property

Lusaka Backpackers

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Lusaka Backpackers and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • A 24-hour front desk, a computer station and barbecues
Room features
All guestrooms at Lusaka Backpackers have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, rollaway/extra beds and ceiling fans

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available.
Cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Lusaka Backpackers have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lusaka Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lusaka Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lusaka Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Lusaka Backpackers?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Lusaka Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Lusaka Backpackers located?

Situated in Lusaka, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Parays Game Ranch and Lechwe Trust Art Gallery. Chilenje House and Lusaka National Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Lusaka Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 22 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Rodrigo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff. Hotel has a nice pool and relaxing area. But it all goes away when you you realise the hostel has bedbugs, which got in my luggage and I am currently suffering its bites and trying to get rid off. I found a bed bug in the room the morning I was leaving, I pointed this out to the staff, they said they would deal with the problem. The issue is The problem was transferred to me, and I will end up spending way more money than what I spent at the hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price on expedia is wrong. Also there are no towels and the staff is absent all the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, safe, helpful with visitors, good food at any time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Favorite place in Zambia

This place is amazing. It’s my favorite place to stay in zambia and in the region actually. The people are so incredibly friendly and kind, the facilities are clean, the place is safe, and has everything you could need. The 8 bed dorm is comfortable, has mosquito nets, there are enough showers with hot hot water and good pressure, there are lockers, laundry, self catering kitchen, and made to order kitchen if you don’t feel like cooking. The food is quite good here too and affordable. There’s tons of communal outdoor space to sit around or get work done, with plenty chargers and electrical outlets. The location is great as well. Down the road is fresh produce from a lady in a red stand, and less than a mile away is the main bus station and levy mall with multiple grocery stores and a pharmacy. The bar at backpackers is fun as well. It’s open air, has great energy, affordable drinks and snacks, and has pool table and pool right there. Overall this place is great and I would never want to stay anywhere else in Lusaka. Unless it’s booked up. Then I stay at wanderers, their sister property, which is equally nice although a bit more quiet and different location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room wasnt available and i am still waiting on someome contacting me
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

A

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
여기온 첫날 베드버그에 온몸이 물렸습니다 (발가락 발등 발목 다리 어깨.팔 얼굴 눈동자 위까지) 아주 곳곳에 물렸어요 모기장을 쳤지만 밤이 눈을 떠보니 모기장에 4마리가 달라붙어있더군요 최악이었습니다 그말은 더 많다는 뜻이겠죠 그리고 다음날 약을 달라니 없다하고 끝 자기니 호스텔에서 물렸는데 완전 남의 일처럼 취급하더군요 정말 최악이었습니다
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Elisa

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

Perfect Place for Fun on a Budget

Lusaka Backpackers is an excellent choice for budget accommodation during a short trip to Lusaka. There is a self-serve kitchen and also food can be ordered throughout the day for affordable prices. The dorm rooms and bathrooms are nice and the bar and swimming pool area are a great place to relax and hang out with other travelers. An easy walk from the downtown Lusaka area and bus station.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
チャージすると料金が変わる
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

N/A, Japan

可もなく不可もなく

空港からのタクシーが250KWと高い(バスなどもないので仕方ない)。 バスターミナルまでも手ぶらなら歩ける距離だが暗い時間に荷物を持ってはちょっと厳しいと思う。早朝は宿の前にTAXIが居るのでターミナルまで40KW。 ドミトリーでは恐らくWifiが使えると思うが、個室では電波すら拾えなかったのが残念。 ホットシャワーは出るが、排水が悪く終わるころには足がしっかりお湯の中。 1泊するだけと割り切って泊まるならOKかなと言う感じ。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angora, Cape Town South Africa

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

Your 1-Stop place to stay in Lusaka

I am a travel agent and was in Zambia on an research trip to see what was possible there. Lusaka Backpackers are super central and really go the extra mile to assist! The owner, Kim Farmer has so obviously been a backpacker herself and has left no stone un-turned to provide everything you could ever need. There is good FREE secure wifi, a computer for guest use (a bit slow but gets the job done), washing done @ K25 per load, on site excellent restaurant with great food and even better prices - really no need to eat elsewhere. The self-catering kitchen has everything you could need. Showers have just been refurbished with really hot water. Rooms have good beds, clean bedding and huge mossie nets. Lockers for safe keeping of your valuables (bring your own lock), an iron (Really? Backpackers iron stuff?). The bar has good prices and a pool table where you will meet some of the expert local players, the pool is not huge but really nice with lots of seating in the courtyard. Camping facilities are not here but at their sister Lodge - Wanderers - also centrally situated. There are dedicated taxis right outside the door with fixed prices and will not rip you off. The best part is the friendly staff and Kim herself who at all times of the day is ready with all kinds of information you could possibly need. Talk to them about any other arrangements you wish to book and she is guaranteed to get you the best place and deal in Zambia! We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Enjoyed my stay in Lusaka Backpackers

If u look the safe place to sleep cheap and your standards are not that high, this is place to be. They have anything from dorms to simple en-suite rooms with free wifi. Staff is very friendly, helpful and easy-going and food is good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Okay for a few nights

The backpackers is nice for a short stay in Lusaka (everything you can need in a backpackers) but the atmosphere isn't great. Feels a bit deserted and the staff isn't particularly friendly or proactive to make you feel welcome. Overall, okay for a night in between other places.

2/10 Terrible

Lucy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Please improve

Not a condusive for human habitation. Towels were dirty no hot water dirty bathroom dirty bedsheets dusty mosquito net smelly bedding

6/10 Okay

Kris, Canada

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

Cheap and comfortable

8/10 Good

Amit

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

6/10 Okay

Paul

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

活気のある宿

ホテルの前にいつもタクシーがいて便利でした。 バックパッカーがたくさんいてインターナショナルな雰囲気でした。