Top Hostels in Zambia in 2026

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Our top choices for Zambia hostels

An open-air lounge with wooden pillars, colorful seating, and a thatched roof.

1. Jollyboys Backpackers

Livingstone

Christopher

SAR 140 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A patio area with wicker furniture, a pool, and lush greenery.

2. Natwange Backpackers

Lusaka

Alessandro

SAR 149 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious living area with large windows, a sofa set, a coffee table, and decorative vases.

3. Fawlty Towers Guest House

Livingstone

Jeffrey

SAR 244 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and benches, a thatched-roof structure, and a striped umbrella.

4. Flintstones Backpackers

Lusaka

Jesse

A poolside area with a table and chairs, surrounded by plants.

5. Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel

Livingstone

Mitch

SAR 103 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A bed with white bedding in a room with dark walls and a small window.

6. Che-Joy

Kitwe

Bogdan

SAR 166 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A dining area with a table set for two, a thatched roof, and a mural on the wall.

7. Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe

Livingstone

Travis

SAR 122 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A rustic house with a wooden porch and a garden with various plants.

8. Livingstone Guest Farm - Hostel

Lusaka

Kenneth

SAR 236 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Top Zambia Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Paramount Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. It was a pleasure trip, so I was able to move around without any issues. The staff was great, the front desk guy Jack and the Manager from Turkey were easy to talk too. I spent my birthday here, and they were nice enough to have a cake for me. 10/10!!!"

Cargo88 Hotel

8/10 Good

"The stuff was amazing.(Visto) I booked this stay for a special and very dear to me person celebrating her birthday. I booked a room hope they would give them two beds but we’re only give one. I asked I could move them was told I would have to pay for the room they were in and the one they transfer them too. I advised it okay move them tomorrow to the family room and was charged an additional amount which was showing different on my end. I paid it did not hesitate. My mom is elderly and offered to pay all her bills was told no they won’t be able to bill me for that, so I sent her cash. Today I get an email saying pay her balance for her meals, I asked rheum what changed now and before when I asked you guys to bill me. ( feeling confused) I have stayed there before and was hoping for a good experience for her. Talking about the massage she got, tell me when customer get a massage do you only do the back and not the whole body? I actually regret booking the spa there. I thought it was a great idea but an epic fail. It’s a nice location and things can be done better. I wanted her day to be special."