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Cardboard Box Backpacker

2.0 star property
Hostel in Windhoek with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Free WiFi
Shared kitchen

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
15 Johann Albrecht St, Windhoek, Windhoek, 9000
  • Namibia University of Science and Technology Hotel School
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Train Station
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • NamibRand Nature Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Windhoek (WDH-Hosea Kutako)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Shared kitchen

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Shared kitchen

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared kitchen

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Dormitory

Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Windhoek

Cardboard Box Backpacker places you steps from Namibia University of Science and Technology Hotel School and within a 10-minute stroll of Wernhil Park. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Windhoek West hostel include Post Street Mall and Owambo Campaign Memorial.
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What's nearby

  • Namibia University of Science and Technology Hotel School - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Train Station - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Christ Church - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • NamibRand Nature Reserve - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Katutura Township - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Windhoek (ERS-Eros) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ekipa Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sicilia Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rooftop Bar Avani Hotel - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Cardboard Box Backpacker

Hostel in Windhoek with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a front desk safe are also featured at Cardboard Box Backpacker. Free self parking is available.

This Windhoek hostel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cardboard Box Backpacker offers 42 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Cardboard Box Backpacker?

Cardboard Box Backpacker offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Cardboard Box Backpacker?

Yep, Cardboard Box Backpacker has a free self car park.

Does Cardboard Box Backpacker have a pool?

Cardboard Box Backpacker has an outdoor pool.

Does Cardboard Box Backpacker serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cardboard Box Backpacker?

No, Cardboard Box Backpacker does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cardboard Box Backpacker?

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

Are pets allowed at Cardboard Box Backpacker?

No, pets are not allowed.

Cardboard Box Backpacker Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Wilian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
スタッフが親切。落ち着いた雰囲気。 キッチン、冷蔵庫などが自由に使える。 ツアーメイト募集が貼れる掲示板がある。 街中にいる物騒な子供たちも見かけなかった。 ショッピング、観光まで歩ける距離。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2019