About

Oasis in the Heart of Livingstone (Lonely Planet)
FREE BREAKFAST, FREE STARLINK WIFI; FREE TEA AND COFFEE ALL DAY; FREE PANCAKES EVERY AFTERNOON; AFFORDABLE CAFE MEALS; $1 TRANSFERS TO THE VICTORIA FALLS; 6KVA GENERATOR SO YOU WON’T BE LEFT IN THE DARK.

Fawlty Towers, established in 1996, is one of the smartest backpackers in Africa. We believe in offering travellers affordable accommodation, so they have more to spend on activities. Set in one of the largest tropical gardens in Livingstone, just 8km from the Victoria Falls, Fawlty Towers boasts a crystal-clear swimming pool, a beautiful bar, an alfresco cafe serving the best pizza in town, a mini salon offering affordable massages, express pedis, manicures, hair braiding and simple facials, a very well equipped outdoor self-catering kitchen, a laundry service (for a fee), fully walled and gated facilities with 24 hour security, a secure parking for self-drives, DSTV in the bar, a dedicated travel/adventure centre which will book your activities at operator rates (we do not mark up the rates) and fully airconditioned dormitories plus a selection of private rooms. Fawlty Towers is located on the edge of town across the road from the town's largest supermarket and a stone’s throw away from Livingstone’s favourite cafes, restaurants and bars, bureau de change, ATMs and taxis.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 24:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

9.4Superb(817)
  • Value for Money
    9.5
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    9.0
  • Cleanliness
    8.5
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    9.5
  • Facilities
    9.0
Summary of traveller reviews

Fawlty Towers in Livingstone is praised for its exceptionally friendly and helpful staff, great central location, and enjoyable pool area. Guests also appreciate the well-equipped kitchen and delicious pizzas. Some recent feedback notes dated facilities and small lockers.

Stayed in Jul 2026
9.7
J
Johnny
Male, 41+, Ireland
A veritable paradise of a hostel. It's primarily a high-end cabin facility so the spacious dorms were pretty empty. Though you get to use the huge grounds, with fire pit, swimming pool, pizza oven, all day menu, big breakfast included, big comfy cocktail bar and a kitchen too if you want to cook. They also take care of all your activities bookings and the staff were beyond excellent. Fabulous place!!
Stayed in Mar 2026
7.7
N
Nokukhanya
Female, 41+, South Africa
The shower at female dorms was blocked on all the 5 days I was there the whole place needs a revamp
Stayed in Feb 2026
10
P
Peter
Male, 41+, USA
Great place, nice pool. Friendly staff, pancakes, coffee,tea :)
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Location

216s Musi o Tunya Road, Livingstone, Zambia
0.6km from city centre