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It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel

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Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Double Room, Private Bathroom (Whindoek)
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
25 Ridge Road, Harare, Harare Province
  • Avondale Shopping Centre
    11 min walk
  • University of Zimbabwe
    4 min drive
  • National Botanic Gardens
    5 min drive
  • Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.)
    30 min drive

Room options

Twin Room (Domboshava)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Kilimanjaro)

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Kilimanjaro)

  • Sleeps 13
  • 1 Twin Bed and 6 Twin Bunk Beds

Twin Room (Mombasa)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room (Zambezi)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Caravan Deluxe)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Twin Room (Mbabane)

Twin Room (Mbabane)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room (Caravan Basic)

Room (Caravan Basic)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom (Inhambane)

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom (Inhambane)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room (Luanda)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room (Maun)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room (Zanzibar)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room (Chimanimani)

Single Room (Chimanimani)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room (Arusha)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room (Beira)

Twin Room (Beira)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room (Durban)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Private Bathroom (Whindoek)

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Whindoek)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom (Vumba)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Private Bathroom (Blantyre)

Family Room, Private Bathroom (Blantyre)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel

Hostel in Harare with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this hostel has a bar/lounge and a microwave in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a refrigerator in a common area, conference space, and laundry facilities are onsite. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request.
It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel offers 18 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. 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 offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel, you'll be within walking distance of Avondale Shopping Centre. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, locker space, and conference space
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Avondale Shopping Centre and Avondale Flea Market
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands. Event space at this hostel measures 582 square feet (54 square meters) and includes conference space. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel also features a garden, a picnic area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Harare hostel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 5-6 per person
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (582 square feet)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 10 per day
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 2.00 per person, per night
  • Bed sheets fee: USD 1 per person

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 6 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge
It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel Harare

It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Elias

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small world was great, staff very helpful. I would thoroughly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019