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Flintstones Backpackers

1.5 star property
Lusaka accommodations with free WiFi

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Billiards
Exterior
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Game room

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Plot 9965, Makanta Close, Off Makishi Road, Fairview, Lusaka
  • Parays Game Ranch
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Lusaka City Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Lusaka National Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only (10 Beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 Beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Exclusive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (10 Beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Lusaka

In Lusaka .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Lusaka hostel, you'll find Parays Game Ranch and Lechwe Trust Art Gallery. Chilenje House and Lusaka National Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Parays Game Ranch - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lusaka City Market - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Lusaka National Museum - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • National Assembly of Zambia - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Mulungushi Confrence Centre - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee talk - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Lion Intercity - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪3 Trees - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Galito's Flame Grilled Chicken - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Flintstones Backpackers

Lusaka accommodations with free WiFi
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Flintstones Backpackers. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Lusaka hostel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Flintstones Backpackers offers 16 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and complimentary toiletries. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 14 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per room (one way)

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
This property accepts credit cards
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 14 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Flintstones Backpackers Hostel Lusaka
Flintstones Backpackers Hostel
Flintstones Backpackers Lusaka
Flintstones Backpackers Lusaka
Flintstones Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Flintstones Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lusaka

Frequently asked questions

How close is Flintstones Backpackers to the airport?

Flintstones Backpackers is 14.6 mi (40-min drive) away from the Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Flintstones Backpackers?

As of May 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Flintstones Backpackers on Jun 1, 2025 start from $27.23, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Flintstones Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Flintstones Backpackers offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 30 per room, one way.

Does Flintstones Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Flintstones Backpackers, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children. It's available every day from 6 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Flintstones Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Flintstones Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Flintstones Backpackers?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Flintstones Backpackers have a pool?

Flintstones Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Flintstones Backpackers have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Flintstones Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Flintstones Backpackers to downtown Lusaka?

Flintstones Backpackers is 6.9 mi away from Lusaka Central.

Flintstones Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great area it’s near everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap accomodation in Lusaka

Great option if you're on a very tight budget
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

brenda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful experience

The hostel needs to take extra effort in the cleanliness of their premises..very run down and the workers make so much noise in morning no courtesy for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Jouni

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget boende nära centrum

Litet rum, obekväm säng. Toalett, TV, dörrar mm. fungerade uselt. Ej speciellt rent. Läget är bra dvs nära centrum. Billigt budget boende nära centrum.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

YOSHINORI

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024