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Flintstones Backpackers

1.5 star property
Enjoy your downtime in style at this fun-loving backpacker’s haven. Raise a glass at the rooftop bar or grab some grub from the restaurant.

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Exterior
Game room
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
Billiards
In the heart of Cairns, Flintstones Backpackers offers a vibrant atmosphere with a rooftop bar and on-site restaurant serving up delicious meals. Connect to WiFi, challenge friends at the billiards/pool table or unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$50
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only (10 Beds)

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 Beds)

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Exclusive Double Room

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (10 Beds)

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Plot 9965, Makanta Close, Off Makishi Road, Fairview, Lusaka

What's nearby

  • Parays Game Ranch - 15 min walk
  • Lusaka City Market - 3 min drive
  • Lusaka National Museum - 3 min drive
  • Freedom Statue - 3 min drive
  • National Assembly of Zambia - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee talk - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Lion Intercity - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪3 Trees - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Galito's Flame Grilled Chicken - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Flintstones Backpackers

Property highlights
Take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar at Flintstones Backpackers. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a 24-hour front desk and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at Flintstones Backpackers include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves and ovens
  • Plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils and electric kettles

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 (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6 AM to noon for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
2 children, up to the age of 14 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 5 for adults and from USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per room (one way)

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Flintstones Backpackers Hostel Lusaka
Flintstones Backpackers Hostel
Flintstones Backpackers Lusaka
Flintstones Backpackers Lusaka
Flintstones Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Flintstones Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lusaka

Frequently asked questions

Is Flintstones Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Flintstones Backpackers?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Flintstones Backpackers on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$50.37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Flintstones Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Flintstones Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Flintstones Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Flintstones Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 30 per room applies.

Where is Flintstones Backpackers located?

Situated in Lusaka, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Parays Game Ranch, Lechwe Trust Art Gallery and Chilenje House. Lusaka National Museum and Freedom Statue are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Flintstones Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great area it’s near everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap accomodation in Lusaka
Great option if you're on a very tight budget
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

brenda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful experience
The hostel needs to take extra effort in the cleanliness of their premises..very run down and the workers make so much noise in morning no courtesy for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Jouni

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Budget boende nära centrum
Litet rum, obekväm säng. Toalett, TV, dörrar mm. fungerade uselt. Ej speciellt rent. Läget är bra dvs nära centrum. Billigt budget boende nära centrum.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

YOSHINORI

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024