5-7 Voigt St, North Windhoek Central, 9000 Windhoek, Namibia
#14 of 35 hotels in Windhoek
Guests' ChoiceBased on 665 hostel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 June 2024
Malgorzata
NamibiaWe got one towel for two, so there are little oversights in service.
It is a nice spot for mingling with tourists. Bar offers evening meal, there are tours offered, self-serve breakfast was sufficient (no hot breakfast option). Personnel is very helpful.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Guilherme
BrazilThe staff. They are far away of being friendly and happy. Completely diferent from all other places we stayed in Namibia, where the staff was always very friendly and helpful. The ladies did not communicate well, and seemed that they were doing us a favor. Really, really non professional people. I´d recommend some trainning. Bonus point: we checked out around 06:30am. The guy that checked us out was wearing NO T-SHIRT. My (girl)friend was embarassed with such situation. I assume that that was really weird.
- It´s close to a shopping mall, which makes it a good place to eat and go to the supermarket; - They have a nice swimming pool area; - The parking place is a positive point; - Room size was good
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Dirk
BelgiumGreat location, perfect accommodation, wonderful staff.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Stefan
United StatesSmall, dark room. Some staff were cranky but most were quite pleasant.
Nice hostel with private ensuite rooms. Decent price. Decent location. Bar is a bit expensive. Pool looks fine though didn't use it. Good secure parking for cars and motorcycles.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Aqaba
United KingdomNice setting with a pool and bar
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Anna
Poland- I liked everything. It was my second time here, and if I'm back in Windhoek, I'd come here again.
+ many places to sit around in common areas, they're wonderful + good section of trips to be organised via hostel (I definitely recommend Namflava tour) + nice and helpful stuff + quick and cheep loundry service
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Carol
CanadaAll good
Very comfortable with good gathering areas to meet with fellow travellers. Not a party place but good for meeting people. Limited dinner options are offered each evening and at ND 150 are very good value. Breakfast is excellent. I have a gluten free intolerance and they went above and beyond to accommodate me. Kitchen area is excellent. Good places to b store your food including ample fridge space. A few grocery stores within easy walking distance. Excellent choice pre and post Namibia Tour
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Sarah2741
CanadaI could only use cash for small purchases at the bar. Not a big deal but I wasn't able to have a beer at the end of the night because of it. Also deposit needed to be in cash as well, which I wasn't expecting.
Walking distance to main strip downtown, the Craft Center and local mall to grab essentials. On a nice quiet dead end street.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Gretta
NamibiaEnvironment
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Ricardo
PortugalThat it exists only in Windhoek.
The positive vibe. The quietness. The common areas. The activities. The well equipped and always clean kitchen. The excellent breakfast. Fast and reliabe internet. The staff. The parking in the premisses. Everything! One of the best hostels ever, a model hostel and the best place to stay in Windhoek, hands down. Lion Bedroom is specially advised for total quietness and comfort.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Ronnie
SwedenWeird design of the room. Breakfast no thrills. According to the warning signs on site and what the staff told us we should not walk around in the neighbourhood with any kind of valuables on show. It was like: -"you WILL get robbed". We only stayed one night before our flight back to europe and did not spend much time outside the guesthouse so can't really judge how true this is. But we survived. Didn't get robbed and didn't feel unsafe walking around.
Cosy place with a small but well needed pool. Most staff very alert and helpful. Massage on site was nice. Pretty central location. Enjoyed the sitting areas.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Ashley
AustraliaThis was my base in Windhoek for my various trips in Namibia. It is a really great place for a traveller to stay. The staff are really friendly and helpful. The included breakfast is simple and good. In the evenings they provide a hearty dinner for NAD150, you book it when you arrive. It is easy walking distance from a major shopping centre that has everything you need. Rooms are clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Katie
United StatesChameleon Backpackers is well-staffed and organized, with clean rooms and a good breakfast. We had a bunch of laundry to clean, and they did 6-7 loads at a decent price. We walked to Pizzeria Sicillia for dinner and loved it. This was the last few days of our Namibia trip, but lots of tours and activities could be booked through the hostel, if you wanted.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
William
Hong KongEverything was great!
Everything was great! Staff were brilliant, friendly. Namibian hospitality at it's finest. Hostel is really chilled and relaxing despite being in central Windhoek. Only sad we only could spend one night here... The "love bird" room is amazing, really characterful while also giving you a bit of privacy. And for the price it's unbeatable!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Bitz
NamibiaVery Accommodative Kind and caring Staff Would like to com visit again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Anna
PolandI liked everything, but if I were to complain, I'd say breakfast could be more interesting and coffee could be better than an instant one.
Atmosphere - place full of open people travelling through Namibia. Lots o places to sit around common areas makes it very much like home, and gives opportunity to talk with interesting people. It is though quiet after 22. Good range of trips and helpful information. Dinner options within the place. Pool is small but refreshing.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Amanda
United Arab EmiratesNothing
It was included at the start of my safari and I really loved staying here. The staff are very friendly and they organized a quiz and bbq the first night I was there. Great way to meet people. My room was a private room with en-suite and really comfortable. Laundry was great. Would definitely recommend and have already told people all about it!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Sollart
NetherlandsCozy place, friendly personnel, fine rooms, good beds
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Benjamin
AustraliaComfortable hostel within easy walking distance of central Windhoek shops/cafes/attractions. Clean, tidy and comfortable room with A/C if needed and good hot water supply. Friendly staff, bar area with seating and pool table. Fairly simple breakfast but tasty and plenty to eat. Secure parking. Would recommend and we are going back before we fly out of Windhoek.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Benedetta
Italythe general mood of this place is amazing. It is in Windhoek but it is like staying in a country accomodation thanks to its open spaces and general facilities. I totally reccomend it!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Ashley
AustraliaReally helpful reception. Nice chill vibe. The included breakfast is simple and good. Self catering kitchen if you want, and the bar serves pizza as well. Very close to the centre of town. Reception will help with taxis, getting drivers and anything you need.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Kerrin
CanadaGood location to visit sites. Friendly staff. Enjoyed the two dinners we had at the Guest House.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Danny
United StatesNothing of significance.
The Hostel: Private room was spacious, welcoming, functional and clean. WiFi network, shower and water pressure all worked great. Common area offer cozy vibes, a pool, bar and plenty of seating. The Stay: The bed was comfortable and the room is well designed. Located in a safe part of town with supermarkets, shopping and city landmarks nearby. The hostel is gated with keycard scanning for access control. Conveniently located and a short distance to most attractions (30-40 minute shuttle ride from WDH airport). The Service: The staff were kind and helpful. They were always available to answer questions and offer free walking tours every day. Special shout out to Ginette for all the great information on the history of Windhoek!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Sollart
NetherlandsVery friendly personnel.
Stayed in April 2024
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