37 Anton Lubowski Avenue, 9000 Swakopmund, Namibia
#9 of 23 hotels in Swakopmund
Guests' ChoiceBased on 62 hostel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
9.5
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Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Gransden
CanadaNothing
Everything here was unreal and i had such a good time i ended up staying another week! The surfing is awesome-you can chill so hard in the sun-meet people from the town if ur lucky!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Nic
CanadaVery nice location and friendly staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Cynfelyn
United KingdomThe bathroom smelled a little bit but not enough to make you too uncomfortable.
Comfortable beds with ensuite bathroom. Most of the other rooms are fairly close together, but you don't hear any noise at night as the guests are considerate and sleep early (to surf in the morning!). Staff were helpful and friendly. The breakfast was fairly good too.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Michal
PolandOnly two bathrooms
Great homelike place to chill and relax in Swakopmund.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Edward
NamibiaThe pots in the kitchen were old, had mismatching lids and were difficult to cook with. The road noise at night was quite loud.
Very friendly staff, excellent surfing coaching, great location, relaxed vibe
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Ivana87
SerbiaGreat location, within walking distance to the city centre and to the beach. Nice hostel with cozy common areas. There are two dogs and a cat to make you company :)
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 July 2023
Daniel
IndiaThe staff were super friendly and helpful. There is definitely a nice atmosphere at this hostel and the place is in a great location. Plenty of activities can be arranged directly through the hostel and I really liked the pets. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 23 June 2023
Veronika
GermanySuper nice Vokunteers, location is super.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 June 2023
Crystal
United KingdomNothing. it was amazing.
Family home vibe
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 13 April 2023
Oliver
NamibiaEverything
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 1 March 2023
Josephine
United KingdomThe limited bathrooms have already been noted by previous reviews, but this is a known piece of feedback already being worked on.
Well located, close to shops, restaurants and the beach. Not your typical backpackers, more like a social sharehouse of 20 & early-30 somethings - which makes sense, given their focus on surfing specifically. For some, this is definitely a home away from home, with guests and volunteers staying longer periods of time. But it might not be for everyone, especially if you’re after more Namibian travel tips and onward advice.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 11 January 2023
Åsmund
NorwayA great place to stay!
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 14 December 2022
Anthony
United KingdomOnly two bathrooms and can be a long wait to use toilet if a guest is using shower. No rubbish bin in dorm. Bit of a walk to the town centre. Not the best hostel to stay at if people don't like or are afraid of dogs. Breakfast finishes at 9 am.
Salty Jackal Backpackers is so nice, friendly and relaxing, I stayed 3 nights more. A small hostel roughly 20 minutes walk to the centre. Hostel has a nice courtyard with wooden tables and chairs and a comfy sofa to relax and /or meet other travellers. Hostel has 1 6-bed mixed dorm with wooden bunk beds. Private rooms are also available. A basic breakfast is included in the price and includes sireals, toast with butter-jam, eggs, tea/coffee, available between 7-9 am daily. Tea/coffee is available for free at all times. Reception closes at 8 pm, but the reception building is open 24/7. The hostel is fenced and a key is given to enter and exit both the hostel and dorm/private rooms. Dorm beds have plug and USB sockets next to bed, also a small light for reading. Lockers in dorm and a few hooks on the wall for hanging clothes, etc. Small mat on the floor. Large table in centre of the dorm. 2 bathrooms, one in the reception building, with toilet, paper provided. One shower in a bath and one sink. Plenty of shampoo/shower jell available, rails for hanging clothes/towels. Shower has hot water, reasonable power. Second bathroom is down some steps and around the back. A large bathroom with toilet, sink and shower in a bath. Toilet paper provided. Washing machine is in this bathroom. Staff can wash clothes, but a little expensive, about UK £10 per wash. Dry outdoors in courtyard. The hostel feels fairly secure and has two dogs that usually bark upon hearing/seeing anyone approaching the gate. There is also a back entrance with a free onsite car park. Dorm prices are reasonable, roughly 16 or 17 Euros per night, but increase during mid December to early January. Mainly young German staff who speak good English and are very friendly, helpful and help me organise tours and give good directions to the centre and to restaurants. Hostel has a small kitchen. Good fast free WiFi. A very friendly, relaxed hostel with a nice vibe. Would stay again.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 19 September 2022
Naykko220
FranceToo few bathrooms
Excellent location, excellent staff, very friendly. Very comfy bed. Tasty breakfast.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 2 September 2022
Patricia
Portugaleverything perfect! nothing bad to say at all
Everything! Iris and Oliver as well all the staff are super cool and helpful. I must say is the most organized and clean backpackers hostel I’ve haver been. The kitchen has everything you need to cook, each room has its own labels in the fridge and cupboards. The breakfast is very good too. We were surprised to see everything was recycled and food leftovers for compost! Oliver and Iris took us to surf with them as well, couldn’t ask for better way of being received. we will come back!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 17 August 2022
Špela
SloveniaThe staff is the best! Very friendly and chill, you have to love them :)
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 13 August 2022
Pavlo
UkraineJust a perfect option to stay in Swakop. A small and cozy place, not crowded, with a big dormitory room. The staff is very polite and helpful. They also offer a lot of activities around the region.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 21 July 2022
Ethan
United StatesMy favorite part of this hostel was the atmosphere and the volunteers. Its a really comfortable place, and the location in relation to cool things to go check out is perfect. Everything is walking distance.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 11 July 2022
Miroslav
Czech RepublicPerfect place with friendly staff, ideal for exploring the town.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 24 May 2022
Peter
NetherlandsToilet in shower. So occupied often.
Location / parking
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 10 May 2022
Jeremy
South AfricaWe really enjoyed it and the great vibe.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 29 March 2022
Yue
NamibiaNew experience Clean environment Comfortable atmosphere Looking forward to seeing you next time
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 23 March 2022
Steven
JapanThe parking space it abit small. the need improvement there.
I didnt have a breakfast there. The location is very nice easy to move around if you want to go to the sea it is near by.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 25 January 2022
Cedric
GermanyJust one thing there's no air conditioning or fan so it gets really hot in summer
Very good place to stay Nice staff Good location just a few min walk into city and to the beach Good free breakfast toast müsli eggs juice jam .... There are 2 dogs and 1 cat to play around Good wi fi Clean hostel Nice outside are to hang out Activities bookings available Small advice book online on the website for a better price
Stayed in January 2022
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