Flintstones Backpackers

1.5 star property

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Bathroom
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Plot 9965, Makanta Close, Off Makishi Road, Fairview, Lusaka
  • Parays Game Ranch
    15 min walk
  • Lechwe Trust Art Gallery
    18 min walk
  • Chilenje House
    18 min walk
  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.)
    39 min drive

Room options

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only (10 Beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 Beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Exclusive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (10 Beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Flintstones Backpackers

Hostel in Lusaka with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this hostel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
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.

During your stay at Flintstones Backpackers, you'll be within walking distance of Parays Game Ranch. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Chilenje House and a few minutes from Parays Game Ranch
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6 AM to noon.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6 AM–noon: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Full-sized fridge
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

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
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.

Payment types at the property

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

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
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.

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

Flintstones Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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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 traveller

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

Travelled 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