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Swakopmund Backpackers

1.5 star property
Swakopmund accommodations with free WiFi

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Basic Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi
Basic Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi
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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, Swakopmund Lighthouse
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, German Evangelical Lutheran Church
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Dome
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Walvis Bay (WVB)
    ‪37 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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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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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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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

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find National Marine Aquarium and Alte Kaserne. Hohenzollernhaus and Hohenzollern Building are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • National Marine Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Swakopmund Lighthouse - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • German Evangelical Lutheran Church - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kristall Galerie - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Dome - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Walvis Bay (WVB) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Swakopmund Backpackers

Swakopmund accommodations with free WiFi
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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Swakopmund Backpackers offers 5 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (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 (roundtrip)
  • 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

How close is Swakopmund Backpackers to the airport?

Swakopmund Backpackers is 28.8 mi (37-min drive) away from the Walvis Bay (WVB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Swakopmund Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Swakopmund Backpackers offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of NAD 1040 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Swakopmund Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from Swakopmund Beach.

Does Swakopmund Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Swakopmund Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Swakopmund Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Swakopmund Backpackers?

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

Is there free parking at Swakopmund Backpackers?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Swakopmund Backpackers have a pool?

Swakopmund Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Swakopmund Backpackers have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Swakopmund Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Swakopmund Backpackers to downtown Swakopmund?

Swakopmund Backpackers is 0.4 mi away from Swakopmund Center.