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Swakopmund Backpackers

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Basic Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi
Basic Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi
Basic Shared Dormitory | View from room
Interior entrance

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Swakop Street, Swakopmund, 9000
  • National Marine Aquarium
    3 min walk
  • Hohenzollernhaus
    5 min walk
  • Hohenzollern Building
    6 min walk
  • Swakopmund (SWP)
    10 min drive

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • 94 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room (Moon Valley) | Free WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room (Moon Valley)

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory (Donkey Bay) | Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (Donkey Bay)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds (Spitzkoppe) | Free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds (Spitzkoppe)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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City Quadruple Room (Cape Cross) | Free WiFi

City Quadruple Room (Cape Cross)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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About this property

Swakopmund Backpackers

Hostel in Swakopmund with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and concierge services are on-site. Bathrooms are shared and limited housekeeping is available.
Swakopmund Backpackers offers 5 accommodations. 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. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Swakopmund Backpackers, you're just a quick walk from National Marine Aquarium. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent, a playground and a ropes course
  • Just a 3-minute walk from National Marine Aquarium and 5 minutes on foot from Alte Kaserne
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Swakopmund Backpackers. Self parking is free.

This Swakopmund hostel is smoke free.

Swakopmund Backpackers has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground
  • Ropes course
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

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
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: NAD 1040 per vehicle (return)
  • Late check-in fee

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts cash
Swakopmund Backpackers offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6 AM - 9 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Swakopmund Backpackers Hostel
Swakopmund Backpackers Swakopmund
Swakopmund Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Swakopmund Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 5 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bedbugs
It would have been a nice stay (minus the daily WiFi limit of 150 mbytes), if it wasn't for the serious bedbug problem in the upstairs dorm. I was severely bitten on the face, neck, arms, back, and butt.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Dwighmegon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location
This hostel is located next to the beach and a few blocks away from a grocery store and restaurants. The hostel itself is clean and the staff is friendly. The staff has brochures for tours and will call to RSVP for you, but that's about it. WIFI doesn't work in the dorm.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel by the beach..
This is a very convenient location, close to ocean and main road thru town... They have a free kitchen, that is very clean..a lovely outdoor area... pizza shop and coffee shop next door..friendly, helpful staff. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended!
I was in Swakopmund for a few days in the Swakopmund Backpackers hostel: I recommend this hostel because it is clean, comfortable, safe, friendly staff and in an exceptional location just a few steps from the Ocean! Alongside you can enjoy an amazing pizza at Giovanni's Italian Pizzeria. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019