Jollyboys Backpackers is an owner run and operated hostel which is strategically located in the centre of Livingstone town. The owners pride themselves on “great service, up to the minute travel information and catering to the unique needs of our clients.” There are various shops and restaurants situated near the hostel, with the Livingstone Museum just meters away, making it the ideal place to be based when staying in the bustling town of Livingstone.
Jollyboys is a vibrant hostel, which offers a variety of rooms or dorms to choose from. There are double, twin or family rooms, either with or without private bathrooms (some rooms with air conditioning and others with fans only). There are Mixed and Female Only dorms with bunk beds and access to a communal bathroom.
Double Room En-Suite
- One King or Queen Double bed
- Private bathroom – sink, shower and toilet
- Linen included
- Towels included
- Air-conditioning
- Bedside lights
- Digital safe
- USB Sockets
Basic Double Room Shared Facilities
- One Double bed
- Linen included
- Towels included
- Mosquito net
- Bedside lights
- Digital safe
Twin Room En-Suite
- Two single beds
- Private bathroom – sink, shower and toilet
- Linen included
- Towels included
- Air-conditioning
- Bedside lights
- Digital safe
- USB Sockets
Basic Twin Room Shared Facilities
- Two twin beds
- Linen included
- Towels included
- Mosquito net
- Fan
- Bedside lights
- Digital safe
4 Bed Room En-Suite
- Two sets of bunk beds
- Private bathroom – sink, shower and toilet
- Linen
- Towels
- Mosquito net
- Air-conditioning and fan
- Bedside lights
- Digital safe
8 Bed Dorms - Mixed, Female-only, or Private
- Four sets of bunk beds
- Linen included
- Towels (with deposit payment)
- Air-conditioning
- Bedside light
- Personal Locker (bring a padlock)
- Private USB socket at each bed
Jollyboys Backpackers also offers many amenities on site being:
• FREE Daily Shuttle To The Victoria Falls
• FREE City Maps
• Laundry Service (with charge)
• Solar Powered Hot Showers
• FREE WiFi
• Adaptors For Devices (with deposit)
• Bar On Site
• Air Conditioning (in some rooms)
• 24 Hour Check In/Security
• Communal Lounge Area
• FREE Luggage Storage
• FREE Livingstone Airport Pick Ups (24hr notice)
• Lockers Available
• Travel Desk / Activities
• Linen Included
• FREE Off-Street Parking
• Housekeeping
• Hair-dryers (with deposit)
• Iron (with deposit)
• Braai/BBQ Area
• TV (at the bar)
• Guide Book Library
• Restaurant On Site
• Self Catering Kitchen
• Swimming Pool
• Digital Safes In Private Rooms
• Reading Light On Bed (in most rooms)
• Board Games (with deposit)
• FREE Town Walk On Wednesday mornings
• Charity Book Exchange
• Weekly braais/BBQ every Tuesday evening
• FREE veggie dinner for all guests on Thursdays
Jollyboys Backpackers is an affordable, and ideally located hostel in Livingstone, with a suitable accommodation option for every traveller.
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