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Swakopmund Backpackers

1.5 star property
Hostel in Swakopmund with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Sports bar
Lobby lounge
Basic Shared Dormitory | View from room
Basic Shared Dormitory
Basic Shared Dormitory

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Swakop Street, Swakopmund, 9000
  • Place, National Marine Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandboarding
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Swakopmund Lighthouse
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Walvis Bay (WVB)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 94 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory (Donkey Bay)

Shared Dormitory (Donkey Bay)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds (Spitzkoppe)

Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds (Spitzkoppe)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Basic Quadruple Room (Moon Valley)

Basic Quadruple Room (Moon Valley)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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City Quadruple Room (Cape Cross)

City Quadruple Room (Cape Cross)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the area

Swakopmund

At Swakopmund Backpackers you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of National Marine Aquarium and Alte Kaserne. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy access to bike hire, a playground and a ropes course. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Swakopmund hostel include Hohenzollernhaus and Hohenzollern Building.
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What's nearby

  • National Marine Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sandboarding - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Swakopmund Jetty - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Swakopmund Lighthouse - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • German Evangelical Lutheran Church - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Walvis Bay (WVB) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tug - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Village Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Desert Creek Spur Steak Ranch - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brewer & Butcher Swakopmund - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Galito's Flame Grilled Chicken - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Swakopmund Backpackers

Hostel in Swakopmund with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
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.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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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

More

  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts cash.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Swakopmund Backpackers?

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

Is parking available at Swakopmund Backpackers?

Yep, Swakopmund Backpackers has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Swakopmund Backpackers?

Yep, Swakopmund Backpackers is a short 16-minute walk from Swakopmund Beach.

What makes Swakopmund Backpackers a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Swakopmund Backpackers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Swakopmund Backpackers?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Swakopmund Backpackers?

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

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 1 PM.

Are pets allowed at Swakopmund Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

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