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It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Harare hostel

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Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Property grounds
Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Kilimanjaro)
Room (Caravan Basic) | Bathroom
Property grounds
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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25 Ridge Road, Harare, Harare Province
  • Popular LocationAvondale Shopping Centre11 min walk
  • Popular LocationHarare Sports Club4 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Zimbabwe4 min drive
  • AirportHarare (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 the area

Harare

In Harare .You'll find Avondale Shopping Centre and Avondale Flea Market within a 15-minute walk of this Harare hostel. National Botanic Gardens and University of Zimbabwe are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Avondale Shopping Centre - 11 min walk
  • Harare Sports Club - 4 min drive
  • University of Zimbabwe - 4 min drive
  • Eastgate Centre - 5 min drive
  • National Sports Stadium - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gava's - 4 min drive
  • KFC Belgravia Shopping Center Harare Zimbabwe - 4 min drive
  • Pariah State - 11 min walk
  • The Bottom Drawer - 4 min drive
  • Da Eros TakeOut - 3 min drive

About this property

It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Harare hostel
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.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 582 sq ft of conference space
  • 54 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily: USD 5-6 per person
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Outdoor pool

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.

Property payment types

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 5–6 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

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
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, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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