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Lusaka Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Lusaka with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
161 Mulombwa Close, Lusaka
  • Parays Game Ranch
    11 min walk
  • Lechwe Trust Art Gallery
    13 min walk
  • Chilenje House
    19 min walk
  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.)
    39 min drive

Room options

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Shared Dormitory (8 Beds)

Highlights

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

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Shared Dormitory (4 Beds )

Highlights

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

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Front of property
Verdi Lodge
Pool
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
The price is AU$37
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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About the area

Lusaka

At Lusaka Backpackers you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Parays Game Ranch and Lechwe Trust Art Gallery. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the hostel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Lusaka hostel include Chilenje House and Lusaka National Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Parays Game Ranch - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Chilenje House - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lusaka National Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lusaka City Market - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Mulungushi Confrence Centre - 7 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee talk - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Lion Intercity - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪3 Trees - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Galito's Flame Grilled Chicken - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Lusaka Backpackers

Hostel in Lusaka with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Lusaka Backpackers. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Lusaka hostel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Lusaka Backpackers offers 6 accommodations with a safe and a ceiling fan. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Cots/infant beds and Rollaway/extra beds are also available. 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

  • 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

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
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available.

Payment types

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
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Lusaka Backpackers?

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

Is parking available at Lusaka Backpackers?

Yep, Lusaka Backpackers has a free self car park.

Does Lusaka Backpackers have a pool?

Lusaka Backpackers has an outdoor pool.

Is Lusaka Backpackers family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as rollaway/extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Lusaka Backpackers is a hit with families.

Does Lusaka Backpackers serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lusaka Backpackers?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lusaka Backpackers?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lusaka Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Lusaka Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.8
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

Travelled with group
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

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

A

Travelled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

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.

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。