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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 Bed Dormitory)
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Room (6 Bed Private Dorm)
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Triple Room, Ensuite
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Room (7 Bed Private Dorm)
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 7 guests
(up to 6 children)
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Single Room Ensuite
2 Twin Beds 1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared Dormitory, Women only
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Single Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds 1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Room, Multiple Beds (9 Bed Private Dorm)
4 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 9 guests
(up to 8 children)
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Quadruple Room, Ensuite
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room, Multiple Beds
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 8 guests
(up to 7 children)
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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Double Room, Ensuite
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Twin Room, Ensuite
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable suburban hostel, walk to Livingstone Museum

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities

A stay at Jollyboys Backpackers places you in the heart of Livingstone, steps from Livingstone Museum and a 3-minute drive from Railway Museum. This hostel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Victoria Falls Field Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).

You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Jollyboys Backpackers, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to noon for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Languages spoken

  • English

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Jollyboys Backpackers

34 Kanyanta Road, Livingstone,

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 30
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Free airport transport - pickup
  • Terrace
  • Books
  • Table tennis
  • Shared fridge
  • Water dispenser
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Jollyboys Backpackers offers 30 accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and noon.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Nearby Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Game viewing nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Spa Services

  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 9 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No rollaway/extra beds available

Front desk opens daily at 7 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Long-term renters welcome

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5–8 per person

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

Hotel Names

  • Jollyboys Backpackers Hostel Livingstone
  • Jollyboys Backpackers Hostel
  • Jollyboys Backpackers Livingstone
  • Jollyboys Backpackers
  • Jollyboys Backpackers Livingstone
  • Jollyboys Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hostel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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