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It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Harare with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Bar (on property)
Property grounds
Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Kilimanjaro)
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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25 Ridge Road, Harare, Harare Province
  • Avondale Shopping Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Harare Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Harare Sports Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room (Domboshava)

Highlights

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

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Kilimanjaro)

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Kilimanjaro)

Highlights

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

Twin Room (Mombasa)

Highlights

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

Double Room (Zambezi)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Caravan Deluxe)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Twin Room (Mbabane)

Twin Room (Mbabane)

Highlights

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

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Room (Caravan Basic)

Room (Caravan Basic)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom (Inhambane)

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom (Inhambane)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room (Luanda)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room (Maun)

Highlights

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

Twin Room (Zanzibar)

Highlights

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

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Single Room (Chimanimani)

Single Room (Chimanimani)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room (Arusha)

Highlights

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

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Twin Room (Beira)

Twin Room (Beira)

Highlights

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

Twin Room (Durban)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Private Bathroom (Whindoek)

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Whindoek)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom (Vumba)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Private Bathroom (Blantyre)

Family Room, Private Bathroom (Blantyre)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Harare

At It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Avondale Shopping Centre and Avondale Flea Market. Highlights at this hostel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Harare hostel, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from National Botanic Gardens and 3.2 km (2 mi) from University of Zimbabwe.
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What's nearby

  • Avondale Shopping Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Harare Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Harare Sports Club - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Fife Avenue Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • National Sports Stadium - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC Belgravia Shopping Center Harare Zimbabwe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vali's Bakery & Café - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Londoner's Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gava's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel

Hostel in Harare with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
As a guest of It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands. Event space at this hostel measures 582 square feet (54 square metres) and includes conference space. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel also features a garden, a picnic area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Harare hostel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 582 sq ft of conference space
  • 54 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel offers 18 accommodations with blackout curtains. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

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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 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM 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 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

  • No pets 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

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, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel?

It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel?

Yep, It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel has a free self car park.

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

It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel has an outdoor pool.

What makes It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel.

Does It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

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

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

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