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Swakopmund Backpackers

1.5 star property
Hostel in Swakopmund with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Sports bar
Basic Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi
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Lobby lounge
Basic Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi

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, Swakopmund Lighthouse
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, German Evangelical Lutheran Church
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Walvis Bay (WVB)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • 1011 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory (Donkey Bay) | Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (Donkey Bay)

  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds (Spitzkoppe)

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Basic Quadruple Room (Moon Valley) | Free WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room (Moon Valley)

  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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City Quadruple Room (Cape Cross) | Free WiFi

City Quadruple Room (Cape Cross)

  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Swakopmund

Located within a 5-minute walk of National Marine Aquarium, Swakopmund Backpackers is within a 15-minute stroll of Alte Kaserne. This 5-room hostel has conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • National Marine Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sandboarding - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Swakopmund Jetty - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Swakopmund Lighthouse - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • German Evangelical Lutheran Church - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

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
  • ‪Galito's Flame Grilled Chicken - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hansa Hotel - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Swakopmund Backpackers

Hostel in Swakopmund with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Guests of Swakopmund Backpackers enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for NAD 1040 per vehicle roundtrip. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with concierge services and luggage storage. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a TV in a common area, and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Relax with a rainfall shower. Bathrooms are shared; limited housekeeping is available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NAD 1040 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Late check-in fee

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

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-9 PM
  • Check-out: 1 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds.
  • This property accepts cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Swakopmund Backpackers?

Swakopmund Backpackers offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see close to Swakopmund Backpackers?

This hostel is located in Swakopmund, just steps from National Marine Aquarium and Alte Kaserne, and within a short walk of Swakopmund Jetty. You'll also find Swakopmund Beach and Swakopmund Lighthouse less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Swakopmund Backpackers?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does Swakopmund Backpackers have a casino?

No, Swakopmund Backpackers doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Swakopmund Backpackers?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Swakopmund Backpackers a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Swakopmund Backpackers have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Swakopmund Backpackers feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Swakopmund Backpackers doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Swakopmund Backpackers allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Swakopmund Backpackers.

Are there connecting rooms at Swakopmund Backpackers?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How far is the airport from Swakopmund Backpackers?

The closest major airport to Swakopmund Backpackers is Walvis Bay (WVB), which is 28.8 mi away (37 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Swakopmund Backpackers?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Swakopmund Backpackers.

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

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