Hostel
Shoestrings Backpackers
Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
About Shoestrings Backpackers
Shoestrings Backpackers is a hostel in Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 131 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, free parking. It is 1.3 km from the centre of Victoria Falls. The nearest airport, Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI), is 12 km away.
- Type
- Hostel
- Check-in from
- 14:00
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Rooms
- 30
- Floors
- 1
- Opened
- 1997
- Last renovated
- 2021
- Other stays within 500 m
- 7
12 West Drive
Prices
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
How Shoestrings Backpackers scores
Better rated than 3% of hotels in Victoria Falls
- Guest rating 8.3
- Location 5.4
- Public transport 6.5
Victoria Falls average
Amenities
Swimming poolBarFree parking
Pool & wellness
- Swimming pool
Food & drink
- Bar
Leisure
- Terrace
Internet
- Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Services
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Balcony
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 5.4/10
- Walk grade
- 44/100 Somewhat walkable
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 8
- Sights within 1 km
- 4
| Nearest stationVictoria Falls Railway Station | 800 m13 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportHarry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) | 12 km26 min drive |
| Distance to the centreVictoria Falls | 1.3 km22 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Elephants Walk Shopping and Artist Village620 m
- Jafuta Heritage Center630 m
- Domboshava Monument Rock Site790 m
- Bumbusi790 m
- The Crocodile Park Victoria Falls1.2 km
Shoestrings Backpackers: in detail
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Questions about Shoestrings Backpackers
How do guests rate Shoestrings Backpackers?
Shoestrings Backpackers has a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 131 reviews, which is better than 3% of rated hotels in Victoria Falls.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shoestrings Backpackers?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
Does Shoestrings Backpackers have a pool?
Yes, Shoestrings Backpackers has a swimming pool.
Is there parking at Shoestrings Backpackers?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is Shoestrings Backpackers from the airport?
The nearest airport, Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI), is 12 km away in a straight line.
How many rooms does Shoestrings Backpackers have?
Shoestrings Backpackers has 30 rooms on 1 floors.
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score





