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Shoestrings Backpackers in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

12 West Drive, Victoria Falls

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Overall Rating: 82%From a total of 17 Reviews

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90% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

This is the perfect place to be in Vic Falls and do everything you can imagine!!! Brasileiros esse é o lugar perfeito pra estarmos no Zimbabue!! Love you shoestrings! Renato

renatocamoes6607, Brazil | Male 25-30 | 17th November 2009

66% Customer Rating

Globetrotter (23)

The room was very dirty and we woke up with lot of bed bugs bites. Nobody will clean your room. The owner changes 1 US$=10 Rand that at the moment is a proper robbery considering the actual change is 1 US$ = 7 Rand!!!. Furthermore, whith the change excuse she charged us again what we paid when booked. One kg's laundry costed us 8US$ with advanced payment and we get it back not completely cleaned and not ironed. Lot of fun at night but don't woth the money!!!   Read Owner Comments

Sonia, Italy |   | 05th October 2009

80% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

Not going out of the shower, and the shower booth insanitary regret me.

yamataka59631563, Japan |   | 12th September 2009

80% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (4)

Fairly good hostel , the location was excellent and the staff very helpful. One of the best value for money alternatives in victoria falls. I'd recommend it to budget travellers. Perhaps its not the best choice for women and couples but in this case you have to pay something -much- more

Konstantinos, Greece | Group 25-30 | 26th August 2009

86% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

Dear Sirs, a towel and a soap are essential for the most humble of your guests (see Fowlty Towe(l)rs - Livingstone) ! I've left my own liquid soap in the room - in the hope that one of your guests could make use of it !   Read Owner Comments

dimarts7050, Italy |   | 23rd August 2009

93% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (5)

Rooms are awesome, staff was extremely helpful! Within walking distance of town and Falls. Highlly recommended!   Read Owner Comments

johnsonserena6341, USA | Female 25-30 | 06th August 2009

90% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (2)

I recommend shoestrings to any one who is going to vic falls. Excellent staff support & great location. Raccomando shoestrings a tutti quelli che vogliono visitare le cascate. Lo staff è cordiale e sempre disponibile, le cascate a 10-15 min a piedi

Peter, Italy | Male 25-30 | 01st August 2009

86% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

The rooms are really nice, but the kitchen has seen better days... There is only a curtain between the toilet and the bedroom in the double-room. Located perfectly with only 2 min walk to Vic Falls center, and ~10 min walk to the falls.   Read Owner Comments

Fredrik, Sweden | Couple 25-30 | 22nd July 2009

100% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

This place was fantastic!!! The staff, the atmosphere and the room. The staff were friendly and were always willing to assist in any way! Brillant place and i would recommend shoestrings to any one who is going to vic falls. One of the best hostels I have stayed in around the world. Cant wait till I come and stay again...... See you all soon!!!! xxx   Read Owner Comments

alinahamilton9323, Australia | Female 25-30 | 16th July 2009

90% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (5)

Great place to stay if you want to visit Victoria Falls, only 20 minutes walking to the Falls. The staff is very helpful and honest. We did not get a room with three beds at the time of booking, but when arrived, she managed to get us a room and charged us less. The dinner, pizza, is delicious and recommended. Same as breakfast that you must have big appertize.

Jiraporn, Thailand | Female 41+ | 30th June 2009