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Jollyboys Backpackers

3.0 star property
3-star hostel near Livingstone Museum

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Outdoor pool
Property entrance
Lobby lounge
In-room safe, bed sheets
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool

Explore the area

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34 Kanyanta Road, Livingstone
  • Place, Livingstone Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mukuni Park Curio Market
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Railway Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Livingstone (LVI)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 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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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk 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

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Single Room Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Single Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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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 (7 Bed Private Dorm)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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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

Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mukuni Park Curio Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Railway Museum - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Devil's Pool - 12 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boma - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Shungu Pool Terrace - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Falls Waterfront - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬10 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to noon for a fee: USD 5 to 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Books
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Single sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • 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 staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

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 to 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

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