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Jollyboys Backpackers

3.0 star property
3-star hostel near Livingstone Museum

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Garden
In-room safe, bed sheets
Poolside bar
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free airport shuttleFree airport shuttleFree airport shuttle

Check out the area

Map
34 Kanyanta Road, Livingstone
  • Popular LocationLivingstone Museum2 min walk
  • Popular LocationMukuni Park Curio Market9 min walk
  • Popular LocationMosi-oa-Tunya National Park6 min drive
  • AirportLivingstone (LVI)7 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds (9 Bed Private Dorm)

  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Room (6 Bed Private Dorm)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Room (7 Bed Private Dorm)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 Bed Dormitory)

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Single Shared Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Triple Room, Ensuite

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

8.3/10 Very good
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Twin Room, Ensuite

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Single Room Ensuite

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Livingstone

City center stay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Livingstone Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Railway Museum with a stay here. Also, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Victoria Falls Field Museum is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Livingstone Museum - 2 min walk
  • Mukuni Park Curio Market - 9 min walk
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 6 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 9 min drive
  • Devil's Pool - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Three Monkeys - 11 min drive
  • The Lookout Café - 13 min drive
  • Ocean Basket Livingstone - 10 min walk
  • Rainforest Cafe - 10 min drive
  • The Boma - 16 min drive

About this property

Jollyboys Backpackers

3-star hostel near Livingstone Museum
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. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is free (available 24 hours). An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Jollyboys Backpackers. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Livingstone hostel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Jollyboys Backpackers offers 30 accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. Accommodations are furnished with single sofa beds. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free 24-hour pick-up airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily: USD 5-8 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Table tennis

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Single sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
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 at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM 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 9 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 9 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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 5–8 per person

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

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hostel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 9 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Jollyboys Backpackers Hostel Livingstone
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Jollyboys Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Jollyboys Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 133 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Milan

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth it, best years have passed
I recommend to avoid this place. The hotel/hostel has passed its best years, now it is rusty and dirty place with typical slow service. We got a room with filthy, beaten-up mattresses, incorrectly placed mosquito nets which smell musty and are full of holes. Upon request of the room change we were offered an upgrade for 35$/night, without a receipt and update of hotels.com booking. The shared bathroom is disgusting, no soap provided (even at the shared toilets). The restaurant service was slow, offering nothing special. Avoid paying extra 8$ for a breakfast through hotels.com - the price only includes one dish from the menu where the most expensive one is 4,5$ and coffee is 1,5$. It’s just a rip off. They do not offer any compensation of unused breakfast or package in the morning before departure for activities (despite organised via the hotel).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kallie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful with booking transfers and activities. Lots to do in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well run and nice amenities. A/C in the dorm was a huge plus. It’s a very social place, great for meeting other guests and locals. Staff is fantastic. You can’t help but enjoy it here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rirhandzu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
awesome stay
It was amazing , the receptionist has the best service. the outside showers need to be washed every now and then because they were dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mr M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Stay
Really good stay. Great value for money. Brought the family which is not what one usually does with a hostel/backpackers type place, but it was great and I would do it again. Well run and managed by staff - very helpful all around. I will probably need to go back down to Livingstone again in December and will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff here were amazing and always helpful with booking and suggestions. Loved the bar/restaurant in Jollyboys, made lazy days so easy
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ms vivian

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

REGINALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoy this hotel. And I will definitely stay there again one when I come back to Livingston. It is great for everyone, backpacker, families, solo travelers, nomads.