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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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Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Property grounds
Twin Room (Beira) | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Family Room, Private Bathroom (Blantyre) | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, toilet paper
Property grounds
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
25 Ridge Road, Harare, Harare Province
  • Popular LocationAvondale Shopping Centre11 min walk
  • Popular LocationHarare Sports Club4 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Zimbabwe4 min drive
  • AirportHarare (HRE-Harare Intl.)30 min drive
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Room options

Twin Room (Domboshava)

Highlights

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

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Kilimanjaro) | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Kilimanjaro)

Highlights

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

Twin Room (Mombasa)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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

View all photos for Twin Room (Mbabane)

Twin Room (Mbabane) | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Twin Room (Mbabane)

Highlights

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

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Room (Caravan Basic) | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room (Caravan Basic)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom (Inhambane)

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom (Inhambane) | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom (Inhambane)

Highlights

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

Single Room (Luanda)

Highlights

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

Twin Room (Maun)

Highlights

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

Twin Room (Zanzibar)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Single Room (Chimanimani)

Single Room (Chimanimani) | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Single Room (Chimanimani)

Highlights

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

Twin Room (Arusha)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Twin Room (Beira)

Twin Room (Beira) | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Twin Room (Beira)

Highlights

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

Twin Room (Durban)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom (Whindoek)

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Whindoek) | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Whindoek)

Highlights

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

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom (Vumba)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room, Private Bathroom (Blantyre)

Family Room, Private Bathroom (Blantyre) | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Room, Private Bathroom (Blantyre)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Harare

Located in Harare, It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel is near a train station. Queen Victoria Museum and National Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include State House and Epworth Balancing Rocks. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Harare Sports Club or Rufaro Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cave exploring.
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What's nearby

  • Avondale Shopping Centre - 11 min walk
  • Harare Sports Club - 4 min drive
  • University of Zimbabwe - 4 min drive
  • Fife Avenue Shopping Centre - 5 min drive
  • National Sports Stadium - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Gava's - 4 min drive
  • KFC Belgravia Shopping Center Harare Zimbabwe - 4 min drive
  • Pariah State - 11 min walk
  • The Bottom Drawer - 4 min drive
  • Da Eros TakeOut - 3 min drive

About this property

It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel

Hostel near a train station
At It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel, you can look forward to an art gallery on-site, a garden and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a gift shop
  • Barbecues, a front desk safe and wedding services
Room features
All guest rooms at It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with rainfall showers and toilet paper
  • Communal kitchens and housekeeping

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 on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 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

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

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, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

Does It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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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