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Flintstones Backpackers

1.5 star property
Hostel in Lusaka with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
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Exterior
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Game room
Flintstones Backpackers in central Cairns offers a vibrant social atmosphere for budget travelers. Guests connect via WiFi, challenge friends at the pool table, and use practical laundry services after exploring the region.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Oven
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only (10 Beds)

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Oven
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Oven
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 Beds)

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Oven
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Exclusive Double Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (10 Beds)

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Oven
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Lusaka is home to Flintstones Backpackers. Lusaka City Market and Soweto Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lusaka National Park and Freedom Statue. Parays Game Ranch and Game Rangers International Elephant Orphanage Project are also worth visiting.
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Plot 9965, Makanta Close, Off Makishi Road, Fairview, Lusaka

What's nearby

  • Parays Game Ranch - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lusaka City Market - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Lusaka National Museum - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • National Assembly of Zambia - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Mulungushi Confrence Centre - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Lion Intercity - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Matebeto - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪#Social - Eat. Share. Laugh - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Steaks & Grills - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Zoran - ‬9 min walk

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 like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Flintstones Backpackers have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and ovens
  • Plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and 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 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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km) of Parays Game Ranch, Lechwe Trust Art Gallery, and Chilenje House. Lusaka National Museum and Freedom Statue are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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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

4/10 Poor

Jouni

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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