It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
25 Ridge Road, Harare, Harare Province
  • Avondale Shopping Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Avondale Flea Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • University of Zimbabwe
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room (Domboshava)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Kilimanjaro)

  • Sleeps 13
  • 1 Twin Bed and 6 Twin Bunk Beds

Twin Room (Mombasa)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room (Zambezi)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Caravan Deluxe)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Twin Room (Mbabane)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room (Caravan Basic)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom (Inhambane)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room (Luanda)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room (Maun)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room (Zanzibar)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room (Chimanimani)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room (Arusha)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room (Beira)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room (Durban)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Whindoek)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom (Vumba)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Private Bathroom (Blantyre)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel

Harare hostel with bar/lounge
Along with an outdoor pool, this hostel has a bar/lounge and a microwave in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a refrigerator in a common area, conference space, and laundry facilities are onsite. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request.
It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel offers 18 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

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

It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel features an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands. Event facilities measuring 582 square feet (54 square meters) include conference space. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This Harare hostel also offers a garden, a picnic area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel has designated areas for smoking.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM 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

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 6 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • 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 and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation 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

It's a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

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 traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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