Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls

Property building, Restaurant/places to eat, Lounge or bar, Swimming pool

4.1

Excellent(928 Reviews)

Hostel in Zimbabwe

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this hostel

Located in Victoria Falls, Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls is short walk from town and less than 2 km away from the falls. The hostel has a cafe, bar and outdoor pool.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Zimbabwe

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double or Twin Room

2 Single • 150 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double or Twin Room

2 Single or 1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 107 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls

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4.1

Excellent(928 Reviews)

Hostel in Zimbabwe

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Located in Victoria Falls, Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls is short walk from town and less than 2 km away from the falls. The hostel has a cafe, bar and outdoor pool.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Zimbabwe

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double or Twin Room

2 Single • 150 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double or Twin Room

2 Single or 1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 107 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.1

Excellent(928 Reviews)

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5.0

Nov 2024

One of the Icons of Vic Falls

I stayed in one of the tents - for the price it was So good...and super comfy! The staff were without exception just an absolute pleasure to have around.

2.5

Oct 2024

A place where people make the difference!

The staff and the location are the real good deal here. Very well connected with the town and the falls. The people were simply amazing! Friendly, good listeners and professional! Every single person made me smile and took the initiative to socialise. They are the real good vibes of shoestrings!

I have to join a similar comment left by another female solo traveller. I was unlucky to checking during a power-cut day. So no electricity for the entire evening /night. And, sometimes, during the following days. Which is not ideal for a solo traveler. The room was not as described on internet, but rather old - even the mosquitos net was broken. Additionally, the door had a big hole and I didn’t feel safe at first. Obviously, any kind of bug, mosquito or spider could enter. The place has personality and potential. The nature around is amazing. Few renovations on basics would make this place simply perfect and, still, original!

4.5

Oct 2024

Great location

Great atmosphere. Enjoyed the pool and sitting areas. Best is its location. You can walk into town and to Victoria Falls Park.

1.0

Oct 2024

Muy poca educación por parte de los huéspedes que se ponían a hablar y beber sin respetar las horas de sueño

La ubicación

Se iba la luz constantemente , no teníamos internet en las tiendas

4.5

Aug 2024

An outstanding service

The service was just Perfect. Angela and Anne have been our angels there. They supported us in every single thing we requested their help about including our trip to Botswana.

2.5

Aug 2024

reasonable price with friendly atmosphere and services.

friendly and kind attitude of staffs. Breakfast taste good with reasonable price.

big sound music continues until late night which lost quietness in the midnight and prevent my sleep. No shampoo and conditioner was equipped, so I needed to go to supermarket.

4.0

Mar 2024

Great spot for reasonable price!

Facilities are clean. Price was reasonable. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Location is super convenient being within walking distance to the town centre. Loved the vibe and met a few new friends there!

Nothing negative comes to mind.

2.5

Feb 2024

The location only good thing.

The pool was nice and the location is good!

The room was tiny and did not have any place for luggage. Also the room didn't have any A/C, so the temperature in the room was pretty high in the evening. The mosquito net had ripped from several spots. Also there was some constructions going on on the property, so there was a lot of dust everywhere.

4.0

Oct 2023

A (hardcore) party hostel

- The waterfall is within walking distance - Clean facilities - Early check-in - Kind, professional and super helpful staff

- Loud music in the evening to attract younger crowd to the bar - wherever I stayed before, party hostels managed to find a balance between catering to young folks and offering some quiet /private space to people who don’t want to participate. This wasn’t the case here. Music was blasting loudly in the evening, even well after 11 pm, so that people had to listen to it everywhere at the property. Maybe this only happens on weekends but it’s something that you def should be aware of. - Wi-fi connection was bad and sporadic - Pillows are small and do not provide much support. You have to fold them at least twice to make any use of them and even then it’s just ‘meh’. Conclusion: even though the facilities are decent, I would not recommend this place (unless you are specifically looking for a party hostel). However, knowing the inflated prices in Zimbabwe, including the accommodation costs, many budget conscious traveler will end up at this place anyway.

4.0

Oct 2023

Empfehlenswert

Stets laute Musik im Restaurantbereich oft bis spät in die Nacht

4.5

Aug 2023

Relaxing

The garden was amazing, my tent very comfortable. The staff was friendly and willing to help.

Cafetería was a bit overpriced

4.0

Aug 2023

Great location, great value, great staff

Nice outdoor area, super helpful and friendly staff, bunks had curtains and charging points and were pretty comfortable. Parties on the weekend but you can easily avoid if you prefer. Great location. Good food at the restaurant.

There should be lockers for people staying in the dorm rooms. Mosquito nets in the bunks were basically useless.

4.5

Jul 2023

Good vibes!

Friendly and informative stuff. I was not aware that money was not deducted from the app. Luckily I had cash with me and I was able to pay accordingly.

4.0

May 2023

Great

The staff are great, the place has a good vibe and its on a perfect location!

The only thing that I did not like was the party atmosphere on friday and saturday, the music was up until quite late. But I think if you are backpacking solo, its perfect! The rest of the week was fine

4.0

May 2023

the location and staff were fab!

staff were wonderful and helpful! the location is amazing and the facilities at the hostel are great!

the room I was in was tiny! I expect that room to be much less in price considering it is like a cupboard! the laundry service was expensive and the wifi frustratingly unreliable system

5.0

May 2023

helpful staff, thoughtful lay out, comprehensive facilities.

good relaxed oasis

n/a

4.0

Apr 2023

Okay to go for the Falls

Best quality is its location, within the National Park. They provide a good selection of food but at a pricey cost, same as everything in the Falls area, super tourist oriented. Swimming pool comes heavenly and you can easily hangout in the common area with lots of interesting travellers.

We wanted to rent some bikes and it turned out they weren't really ready for that. Electric ones were either powerless or hardly working, then the renting fare are again quite high. Regarding the taxi business, they clearly make the most of it.

5.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

The place was clean 👌 and the staff was friendly. For my next trip I would still choose Shoestrings.

5.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

The people are friendly and accommodating. My stay at shoestrings was lovely and the staff were great

My bedding sheets were a bit itchy like as if the room has been empty and collecting dust for awhile but my 2nd night going forward was lovely.

5.0

Mar 2023

Nice accommodation at affordable price.

Nice lodge facility with affordable price, good area, Good wifi from room. Hotel help me to book all the activityies. Stay 3 night there and definitely will stay here again if I retun to this place

4.5

Mar 2023

good

bar

nothing

3.0

Mar 2023

Pleasant

location and staff were very helpful

The floor in my room was very sandy and the shower did not work at first. I also had to wait to check in till 12 but it said I could check in at 11

4.5

Jan 2023

nice and friendly

friendly personnel

n/a

5.0

Jan 2023

Was stunningly good

We rilly enjoyed our stay... Everything was on point the location, breakfast and our room wow

To have a variety of wines 😅

2.0

Jan 2023

not happy at all

place location

room area too small

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Zimbabwe?

The average price for a rental in Zimbabwe is $149 per night. This rental is $49 above the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls. Enjoy the water!

Is Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls

Hostel in Zimbabwe

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Zimbabwe

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room

Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls

Hostel in Zimbabwe

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Zimbabwe

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room

Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Zimbabwe?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls?

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