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Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar
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8.0
/10
Very Good
62 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Catherine
10.0
/ 10
Shoestrings has a laid back casual vibe. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The meals were well prepared and tasty. A walk with the lions was arranged by the hostel and went very smoothly. There was a football watch party and a sing along. Altogether a pleasant experince.
James
10.0
/ 10
I picked this one out of the two hostels in the area, because you could pay for it upfront when you booked (so on your credit card in your own currency) and the fact you could pay for stuff with the credit card too. In fact other than the taxi from the airport, I never used cash in Victoria Falls. Everything I went into, including the nearby supermarket was in US dollars though.
Shoestring does the main things you want in a hostel. Has a comfortable bed (I was in the six bed dorm, although the bar is behind the room, you could here music but it wasn't so loud it stopped you going to sleep or anything. The only thing I didn't like about the dorm room was you couldn't lock the door (you don't get a key).
There are small lockers outside the dorms (outside area) where you can put your own lock on to lock anything valuable, but it doesn't fit anything bigger than a daypack.
The cleaning and ground staff were all really friendly whenever I came across them. Showers were good and toilets clean. The only thing missing though is some soap, so you've got to have your own. Likewise towels.
The falls are within easy walking distance of the hostel, likewise Clearwater where G Adventure and other tour companies start their tours to other parts of Africa.
ANNA LOUISA
10.0
/ 10
Lovely stay. Amazing, helpful and Friendly staff. Walking distance to Victoria falls and town. Will definitely advise if you like casual travelling.
In the Area
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12 West Drive, Ward 2, Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe
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Swimming Pool
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12 West Drive, Ward 2, Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe
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Near Victoria Falls
Location
With a stay at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar in Victoria Falls, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Victoria Falls and Zambezi River. This lodge is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Victoria Falls National Park and 1.2 mi (2 km) from David Livingstone Statue.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Victoria Falls National Park - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Victoria Falls - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
David Livingstone Statue - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Zambezi River - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Victoria Falls Bridge - 3 km / 1.8 mi
Victoria Falls Field Museum - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Zambezi National Park - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Devil's Pool - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 7.2 km / 4.4 mi
Livingstone Reptile Park - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Maramba Cultural Museum - 11.3 km / 7 mi
Railway Museum - 12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Livingstone Museum - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi
Mukuni Park Curio Market - 14 km / 8.7 mi
The nearest airports are:
Livingstone (LVI) - 19.2 km / 11.9 mi
Victoria Falls (VFA) - 20.7 km / 12.9 mi
Facilities
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads.
All facilities in Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar
Entertainment Facility
Common Space
Accommodation Services
Exterior
Bedroom
Things to Do
- Outdoor pool
- Barbecue
- Garden
Food and Drinks
- Breakfast
Transportation
- Bicycle rental
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
General
- Parking
Public Facilities
- Smoke-free area
Hotel Services
- Luggage storage
Sports and Recreations
- Billiard
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Contactless check-in is available.
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
14:00 - 17:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 10 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Service Animals Not Allowed
Professional property host/manager, No cribs (infant beds) available, No rollaway/extra beds available, Contactless check-in is available, Essential workers only - NO, No elevators
General Information
Popular Facilities | Swimming Pool, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - 17:00 - to 10:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar | 12 |
Another facilities in Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar | Outdoor pool, Barbecue, Garden, Breakfast, Bicycle rental |
Frequently asked question in Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar
What are available facilities at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?
There are top facilites at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar such as Swimming Pool, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?
The standard check-in time at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar is starting from 14:00 - 17:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
Does Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar provide breakfast?
Yes, Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?
Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar is a 2.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar?
Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar has 12 rooms in total.
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8.0
Very Good
From 62 reviews
Cleanliness
7.4
Room Comfort
7.0
Service and Facilites
8.4
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Catherine
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Shoestrings has a laid back casual vibe. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The meals were well prepared and tasty. A walk with the lions was arranged by the hostel and went very smoothly. There was a football watch party and a sing along. Altogether a pleasant experince.
Matthew
2.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Be careful of misguided information from the office and taxi drivers.
Robert
8.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
I have mixed feelings about this place. If your younger and like to stay up late boozing this is an awesome spot.
On the weekends the bass from the bar kept me up till past 1 when they finally shut down.
The bar pool area is also outside and there are many smokers.
The bed was great, had mosquito nets which u will need.
And of course the price was decent .
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Rutendo
6.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Tent was good. Staff were very good. Amenities were ok. Shared toilets need to be checked more often and disinfected to maintain good hygiene. The place had very good ambience. It is safari right in the middle of CBD. I enjoyed my stay and I recommend it to other travellers.
James
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
I picked this one out of the two hostels in the area, because you could pay for it upfront when you booked (so on your credit card in your own currency) and the fact you could pay for stuff with the credit card too. In fact other than the taxi from the airport, I never used cash in Victoria Falls. Everything I went into, including the nearby supermarket was in US dollars though.
Shoestring does the main things you want in a hostel. Has a comfortable bed (I was in the six bed dorm, although the bar is behind the room, you could here music but it wasn't so loud it stopped you going to sleep or anything. The only thing I didn't like about the dorm room was you couldn't lock the door (you don't get a key).
There are small lockers outside the dorms (outside area) where you can put your own lock on to lock anything valuable, but it doesn't fit anything bigger than a daypack.
The cleaning and ground staff were all really friendly whenever I came across them. Showers were good and toilets clean. The only thing missing though is some soap, so you've got to have your own. Likewise towels.
The falls are within easy walking distance of the hostel, likewise Clearwater where G Adventure and other tour companies start their tours to other parts of Africa.
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ANNA LOUISA
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Lovely stay. Amazing, helpful and Friendly staff. Walking distance to Victoria falls and town. Will definitely advise if you like casual travelling.
Laura
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 66 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Other than a couple of bugs in our room (somewhat expected), we had a great overnight stay at Shoestrings. Staff was nice, location was great (walkable to the falls!), and the restaurant/bar were great additions.
heather
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
You get what you paid for
It’s reasonable
Close to all the Downtown main event
Carl
10.0
/10
Reviewed 84 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
I had a fantastic stay at Shoestrings Backpackers. The accommodation, staff, and atmosphere were all excellent. My stay was so enjoyable that I decided to stay three extra nights. I highly recommend.
ALEX
Business and Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 105 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Straight forward Hostel with extra amenities like swimming pool, bar, little restaurant and the friendliest staff ever
Amy Duckett
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 112 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The staff are very nice and helpful!
Eurico
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 117 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Very safe and quiet area. Good vibes. Clean and the workers were friendly and helpful all the time. Will come back.
Becky
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 123 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
If you're a hostel traveler, this place is amazing!! We loved it... from the accomodations to the central gathering place, the food and friendly staff, the ambience and security measures, plus walkable to Vic Falls. As with most anywhere, could use some upgrades, especially in the few ensuite bathrooms (and maybe some pop-in screens for the windows to allow enjoyment of the cooler night air), but even the least-best about this place was acceptable... and the best-best more than made up for slight shortcomings. Obviously, anyone used to upscale hotels probably should not stay here, but if Motel6, hostels, camping, etc., are an acceptable mode of travel for you, I cannot imagine you would not also love Shoestrings Backpackers. We would absolutely stay again!
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Noemi
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 131 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Love the food and the staff
zoie
Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 134 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Shoestrings is a property that is in the heart of Victoria Falls, which is a touristic town, but many locals live there too so you get a mix of both vibes.
We chose the hostel due to its location.
We were given an orientation when we first came, which was good, so we knew where things were.
Upon entering our twin private ensuite room, there were two mosquito nuts, but I didn’t realise until later from the evening that there were holes in them, so we got bitten.
We were also not made aware that there were parties happening that evening and the evening after, so the music was loud for a good while. It is a hostel, so it is expected for it not to be quiet, but a heads up would have been good.
The quality of the room was somewhat okay. However, the sheets did have stain from them and we did find a hair in our bed, so I do think they need to be more far in their cleaning.
But when we bought it to their attention, things were change quite quickly.
The breakfast is reasonably priced from around $5.
However, I ordered something where the main component of the dish was not available but wasn’t told until I got my breakfast and I wasn’t offered a refund in anyway shape or form.
Would I stay there again, probably not there are other places, that are slightly more expensive, but you get more. But if you are looking for a central hotel, like to party then this potentially might be the place for you.
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Arlene Estelle
Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 145 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
We had an awesome stay. I travelled with my friend staff was friendly and helpful
Sofia
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 153 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Good location, friendly staff
Sarah
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 173 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
We absolutely loved staying at shoestring. The staff was wonderful and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Ann made sure we had some great adventure booked and was happy to arrange them for us. The food was good. We are vegan and they were able to modify some meals that worked for us. I would definitely recommend shoestrings to friends and family.
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Abigail
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 175 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
I stayed in one of the tents with beds in. It was super comfy and great value for money. I had dinner and breakfast which were both lovely and great value for money. The staff were friendly. Would recommend.
Constance
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 219 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The doom tent was classic and adventurous.
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