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Swakopmund Backpackers

1.5 star property
Swakopmund hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Sports bar
Interior entrance
Free WiFi
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Free WiFi
Experience the vibrant spirit of Swakopmund Backpackers, where adventure meets comfort. Relax in the garden, grab a coffee at the cafe, or challenge friends to a game on the playground.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill(s)

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

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Basic Quadruple Room (Moon Valley)

Highlights

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

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Shared Dormitory (Donkey Bay)

Highlights

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

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds (Spitzkoppe)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

City Quadruple Room (Cape Cross)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Swakop Street, Swakopmund, 9000

What's nearby

  • National Marine Aquarium - 3 min walk
  • Swakopmund Museum - 13 min walk
  • German Evangelical Lutheran Church - 14 min walk
  • Swakopmund Lighthouse - 16 min walk
  • The Dome - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Walvis Bay (WVB) - 37 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Rosso - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Tug - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fish Deli - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jetty 1905 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Altstadt Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Swakopmund Backpackers

When visiting Swakopmund, Swakopmund Backpackers is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 1 PM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Rope course
  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NAD 1040 per vehicle (roundtrip)

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Swakopmund Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Swakopmund Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Swakopmund Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Swakopmund Backpackers?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Swakopmund Backpackers?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NAD 1040 per vehicle roundtrip.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Swakopmund Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 1 PM.

What is there to do at Swakopmund Backpackers and nearby?

Swakopmund Backpackers has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Swakopmund Backpackers?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Swakopmund Backpackers like?

Swakopmund Backpackers is a short 3-minute walk from National Marine Aquarium and 13 minutes' walk from Swakopmund Museum.

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Swakopmund Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.4

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

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.
Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Maria, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Dwighmegon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Kimberly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Dawn, 2-night trip