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Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
An outdoor area with a paved walkway, a covered seating area, and a variety of plants.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a colorful mural.
A bar with a wooden counter and a sign indicating no cash tickets only.
A tent with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a fan.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is $45
$38 nightly
$45 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31

Explore the area

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12 West Drive, Victoria Falls
  • Place, Victoria Falls National Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Falls
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, David Livingstone Statue
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria Falls (VFA)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Masasa Rooms

A room with a bed under a canopy, white bedding, and two bedside lamps.

Masasa Rooms

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Teak Rooms

A bed with a canopy, a window with a view of greenery, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Teak Rooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Mopane Dorm

A dormitory room with bunk beds numbered 3 to 9, wooden walls, and a fan in the corner.

Mopane Dorm

  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Acacia Dorm

A dormitory room with bunk beds numbered 3 to 9, wooden walls, and a fan in the corner.

Acacia Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A tent with a bed inside, a fan, and a window.

Dome Tent

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory

WiFi (free)

Standard Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Victoria Falls

With a stay at Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar in Victoria Falls, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls National Park. .This lodge is 1.2 mi (2 km) from David Livingstone Statue and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Zambezi River.
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What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Victoria Falls - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • David Livingstone Statue - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Zambezi National Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Travelers Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sea Spice - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Leaf - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Three Monkeys - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar

Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar offers 12 accommodations. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. This Victoria Falls lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
At Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in the "Campsite" room type are required to bring their own tent and bedding. Tents, beds, and linens are not available for rent or purchase onsite.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 10 per person

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Shoestrings Backpackers Bar Lodge Victoria Falls
Shoestrings Backpackers Bar Victoria Falls
Shoestrings Backpackers Bar
Shoestrings Backpackers Bar V
Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar Lodge
Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar Victoria Falls
Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar Lodge Victoria Falls

Shoestrings Backpackers & Bar Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 58 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANNA LOUISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay. Amazing, helpful and Friendly staff. Walking distance to Victoria falls and town. Will definitely advise if you like casual travelling.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Noemi

Liked: Amenities
Love the food and the staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Amenities
Other than a couple of bugs in our room (somewhat expected), we had a great overnight stay at Shoestrings. Staff was nice, location was great (walkable to the falls!), and the restaurant/bar were great additions.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

heather

Liked: Staff & service
You get what you paid for It’s reasonable Close to all the Downtown main event
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Arlene Estelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an awesome stay. I travelled with my friend staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rutendo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tent was good. Staff were very good. Amenities were ok. Shared toilets need to be checked more often and disinfected to maintain good hygiene. The place had very good ambience. It is safari right in the middle of CBD. I enjoyed my stay and I recommend it to other travellers.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALEX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Straight forward Hostel with extra amenities like swimming pool, bar, little restaurant and the friendliest staff ever
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy Duckett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff are very nice and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a very popular place and good for the evening and night life
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun in Victoria Falls

I had a fantastic stay at Shoestrings Backpackers. The accommodation, staff, and atmosphere were all excellent. My stay was so enjoyable that I decided to stay three extra nights. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joakim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to a person who want to meet new people and can accept a hostel setup with simple but clean water toilets and showers. Some weekends music until late, and some guests might talk at night, can be a problem in the tents. Fantastic staff who go the extra mile for you. The service get an extra star, so my experience was six stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended and good value

This place is such a green oasis for a very reasonable price. The staff were friendly and helpful. The pool area was very comfortable but could be bigger and have more lounge chairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Eurico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very safe and quiet area. Good vibes. Clean and the workers were friendly and helpful all the time. Will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in one of the tents with beds in. It was super comfy and great value for money. I had dinner and breakfast which were both lovely and great value for money. The staff were friendly. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Yukino

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place to walk around the city and Victoria falls. There’s loud music and song/shouts until midnight every night, so it may be not good for people who want to be calm, or sleep well for early morning activities. Using washing machine is expensive(us$10).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The doom tent was classic and adventurous.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at shoestring

We absolutely loved staying at shoestring. The staff was wonderful and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Ann made sure we had some great adventure booked and was happy to arrange them for us. The food was good. We are vegan and they were able to modify some meals that worked for us. I would definitely recommend shoestrings to friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jorge Fernando

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor accommodation, dirty showers, poor food.... No further comments....
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved, loved, loved it!

If you're a hostel traveler, this place is amazing!! We loved it... from the accomodations to the central gathering place, the food and friendly staff, the ambience and security measures, plus walkable to Vic Falls. As with most anywhere, could use some upgrades, especially in the few ensuite bathrooms (and maybe some pop-in screens for the windows to allow enjoyment of the cooler night air), but even the least-best about this place was acceptable... and the best-best more than made up for slight shortcomings. Obviously, anyone used to upscale hotels probably should not stay here, but if Motel6, hostels, camping, etc., are an acceptable mode of travel for you, I cannot imagine you would not also love Shoestrings Backpackers. We would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
overall experience was very average with breakfast being the redeeming feature. the shower was broken and the hot water tap didn’t work, and it was barely more than a trickle. room was smaller than it looked. kinda glad i only stayed one night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marion

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Poor comfort, nice outdoors

More care is given to the garden than the comfort of the rooms. Beds and dorms are poorly maintained, mattresses are way too thin. Bathrooms are outdated and in poor condition. But staff is pretty friendly and the outdoors are nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mosquitos in room, algae in pool

The dorm was not worth the price. More like camping for high price. Mosquitos get inside room . Shower and toilet are basic. Pool is unusable - algae. WiFi only in bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap but you know why...

We were given a room much smaller than the one advertised. We did not even have enough room to put our luggage. No charm whatsoever. Bed sheets dirty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No electricity as far as I could tell, no lights in the dorms anyway, terribly dirty bathrooms, no warm water or pressure, no WiFi, the dorms are tiny there is no where to put your stuff. Tha staff wasn’t able to locate my reservation or a key to the dorm so check in took ages. None of the staff were friendly which, for Zimbabwe, is incredibly rare. I hung round for a couple hours but could bring myself to stay over.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018