See all properties
Save

It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Harare with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
your current months are September, 2024 and October, 2024.
September 2024
October 2024

Photo gallery for It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel

Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Property grounds
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Room (Caravan Basic) | Bathroom
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

    • BarBar
    • PoolPool
    • Breakfast availableBreakfast available
    • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
    • LaundryLaundry
    • KitchenKitchen
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 18 rooms

Twin Room (Domboshava)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Kilimanjaro)

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Kilimanjaro)

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Kilimanjaro)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 13
  • 1 Single Bed and 6 Single Bunk Beds

Twin Room (Mombasa)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Similar properties

Executive Double Room
The Princess Guest House
Parking included
Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Laundry
7.2 out of 10, Good, (16)
The price is AU$45
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Princess Guest House

About the area

Map
25 Ridge Road, Harare, Harare Province

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Q Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gava's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Nush - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cork 40 Road - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chop Chop - ‬5 min drive

About this property

It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel

Hostel near a train station
At It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel, you can look forward to an art gallery on-site, a garden and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and barbecues
  • A gift shop, a front desk safe and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with rainfall showers and toilet paper
  • Communal kitchens and housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 5 to 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 582 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge
It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel Harare

Frequently asked questions

Does It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel located?

Situated in Harare, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Avondale Shopping Centre and Avondale Flea Market. National Botanic Gardens and University of Zimbabwe are also within 3 miles (5 km).

It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews" "

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