“A short walk to the mall where you can get a Sim card and cash and food. Also fairly close to the bus station. There's a great socializing area around the bar and pool and the local guys that hangout at the bar are super nice and aren't noisy. I liked that the room didn't have bunk beds. The staff were nice and helpful and booked me an excellent tour of the Garden Compound.” Read more

“The staff were kind and attentive, the security guard going so far as to walk me to the supermarket as he was concerned for my safety (as it was dusk). The hostel itself is in a little disrepair, nothing a few licks of paint and some TLC wouldn't fix. I stayed in private rooms - both inside and out - and was satisfied on all three occasions with the quality of the interiors. I particularly liked the pyramid building in the garden. In fact, the garden setting at the back (and the communal bar area at the front) are the nicest features of the hostel. The location is great, a stone's throw from the few attractions that exist in Lusaka. Overall, I liked my stay - all three, in fact. It was a good base from which to explore Zambia.” Read more

“We had a great time at Lusaka Backpackers! The double room has enough space, super comfortable beds with a huge mosquito-net around and above to spend a very relaxed night! Shared bathrooms were simple and clean - nothing to miss. The restaurant serves great food from morning til late and if you are interested in cooking on your own there is also a self catering kitchen.” Read more

“It was perfect for us! Friendly and helpful staff, nice bar that was good to meet people but not too noisy at night times. Taxis available to get around. Constant power was a huge pro! Great value. Within walking distance of shopping Center. Would highly recommend staying here ” Read more

“Nice open space for everyone to hang out and have a nice time! :)”

“Amazing place ! Common area is great, bar is amazing; not to mention the food ! We had a very nice shared room (little hut). Showers and restrooms are very well maintained as well. Definitely a 10/10! 15min walk from a big mall for ATM withdrawal, groceries etc and 5min drive from the bus station ! Not to mention taxi are always available there if needed!” Read more

“Good location on a close distance to the intercity bus terminal (ideal if you come from or go to other cities f.i. Livingstone), friendly staff, good food portion (I recommend t-bone steak and English breakfast), good showers and sanitary facilities”

“The hostel was great, everyone was friendly, it has a good restaurant, a bar, pool table, good moscito nets, all you look for in a hostel.”

“Lusaka has very friendly and helpful staff. They give also plenty of information and the rooms was well prepared with a big moskito net :) Also lukily the visa reader worked because otherwise we would have been in trouble because of the lack of cash in zimbabwe. There is also a nice small bar with a lot of friendly people hanging around. The true backbackers atmosphere.” Read more

“Great banter and excellent location for the bus station and Tazara office”