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Location8.3
Amenities8.2
Service8.3
Cleanliness8.2
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Karen Ann
Double Room Ensuite
Stay Date Jan 2025
Other
2 Reviews
6.5/10
Posted on Mar 9, 2025
I had stayed at this hostal a few years and thought it was cheap and cheery then but I found it run down this time around, The rooms were not clean, there was no hot water, the rooms are not light or soundproof.
Anne Garry
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Stay Date Mar 2024
Travel with friends
3 Reviews
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 20, 2024
It was very clean and friendly. It had a great shower that was shared
mcpo
Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Stay Date Jul 2024
Solo travelers
119 Reviews
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Sep 2, 2024
The following are the real pictures and videos I took when I checked into the hotel that day. I stayed in room 12 that day. Hotel location: Lusaka has convenient transportation. Hotel facilities: Look at the pictures for yourself, which were taken when I checked in that day. Look at the pictures for bedding and linens, the bed is quite comfortable. Hotel decoration: Look at the pictures for yourself. Toilet: The youth hostel is public, but we have 2 rooms and one toilet. Breakfast: Look at the pictures for yourself. Hotel service staff: I personally think they are very service-minded and quite considerate during my stay. The pictures of the hotel are consistent with the pictures of the room I actually stayed in.
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Piaoboycy
Shared Dormitory, Women Only
Stay Date Oct 2024
Solo travelers
18 Reviews
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Feb 23, 2025
A great large youth hostel with a great location. There is a supermarket 300 meters away and 1 km from the bus station. You can take a minibus to see the waterfall. The beds in the youth hostel are comfortable and the air conditioning is great! There is a small swimming pool in the yard and the kitchen can be used for cooking!
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Guest User
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Stay Date Apr 2024
Solo travelers
4 Reviews
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on May 28, 2024
The environment is very good. Backpackers from all over the world are friendly and enthusiastic ❤️
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Guest User
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Stay Date Mar 2024
Solo travelers
34 Reviews
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 11, 2024
The breakfast is simple but nutritious, very good, very close to the core economic zone of Lusaka, within walking distance
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Guest User
Stay Date Aug 2024
Other
6.0/10
Posted on Sep 3, 2024
I stayed here twice (June 2024 in a private room and Aug 2024 in a dorm). Nice place with a decent communal area and ok traveller vibes chatting to others. Well located near to East Park mall and good access to and from the airport. Main issue is that it has no generator so there's no power during Lusaka's many - at least in 2024 - powercuts. Food is slow. Overall decentish value for the price.
Guest User
Stay Date Feb 2024
Other
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 13, 2024
This is a really cozy spot minutes away from East park mall/Acacia park. Location is super convenient for catching Yango rides at all times during the day. The staff are very friendly and accommodating - Justin and Theresa were really helpful and communicative! They are understanding of any last minute changes / adjustments to travel plans and are willing to work with you on it! They have a nice store room where you can leave your luggage as you are traveling around the country on short trips. Would definitely go back again!
Guest User
Stay Date Jan 2024
Other
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 1, 2024
We stayed in the lodge for one night. The pick-up from the airport was excellent and the people here are very kind and helpful. The room was clean, fresh and mosquito nets were provided. The food was very delicious and we really enjoyed our stay here!
Guest User
Stay Date Dec 2023
Other
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 24, 2024
Natwange exudes natural beauty, accompanied by excellent customer service. The staff is friendly and easy to communicate with, providing great rooms in a clean environment. The surroundings are very safe, with reliable security measures. I look forward to returning here again.
Guest User
Stay Date Dec 2023
Other
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 18, 2024
Very Nice staff! You can ask Teresa, Laura and actually anyone if you want help and they will help immediatly. .You have everything you need for visiting Lusaka. Very good food too! You feel immediatly at home when you enter. The hygiëne is also very good.
Guest User
Stay Date Nov 2023
Solo travelers
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 14, 2023
Natwange backpackers is a beautiful place with clean rooms and great food. Very well located in a safe area and close to a big mall (10-minute walk) my experience there has been amazing. The staff is very welcoming and always ready to help you 😁
Guest User
Stay Date Sep 2023
Other
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 8, 2023
Natwange was a home away from home! Justin at the reception is a truly friendly lad. The dorms are clean. The internet is stable 24/7 and food is delicious. My very first time visiting Zambia will forever be memorable, thanks to Natwange Backpackers.
Guest User
Stay Date Aug 2023
Other
6.0/10
Posted on Sep 8, 2023
We booked this for one night between flights in and out of Lusaka. We had asked for airport transfers which the owner forgot about so we waited for over an hour at the airport. The accommodation is very budget friendly but some windows did not close properly which made us feel unsafe. The location is a little tricky as we did not feel confortable walking around to get dinner at night time
Guest User
Stay Date Jul 2023
Family
10.0/10
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 15, 2023
Great place to stay out of the hectic whirl of Lusaka. Nice pool, wonderful people at the front desk. Great food with capable cooks. And the atmosphere is diverse: US Peace Corps volunteers and UN workers, visiting Ugandans environment activists.