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Chameleon Backpackers Hostel

5 - 7 Voight St., Windhoek, Namibia
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Frankfurt, Germany
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22 reviews 22 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

It's a good place when travelling. The hostel is clean and staff is friendly. Dorm rooms are not very nice, though. There is also a pool and a bar, but the garden is relatively small, so there is not so much space to get away from others. Breakfast is included in the price and it was good!

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Hong Kong
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I stayed here two nights in the dorm rooms, first in Kingfisher then Aardvark (pre/post tour). There is a $50 key deposit. Rooms and common areas are very clean. The mattresses have good support and blankets were good. Both rooms had lockers for your things, and i'm pretty sure they said you can purchase a padlock from them if you... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

We stayed overnight in the elephant room for our first night in Namibia. The room was clean and the bed was super comfy! The bar area is pleasant and close to a small pool although only big enough for dipping, not swimming! Breakfast was included in our room rate and staff helped order taxis and offered recommendations as to where... More

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Prague, Czech Republic
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30 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

Nice place with cool pool, bar, fully equiped kitchen. We had a nice time here, because is the perfect place to meet some great people or even overlanders!! Only negative side is their very small parking where they let overlanders sleep - so one doesn´t need to feel fear, cos the neighbors tent is right few centimetres far from your... More

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New York City, New York
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30 reviews 30 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

Such a cute, relaxing place to stay while in Windhoek. It was safe and had great people when I was there. You can get private rooms but I stayed in a shared room and it was totally fine. Very cheap too. They have a full kitchen outside where you can cook and grill and whatever you want. Bar is great... More

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Antwerp, Belgium
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19 hotel reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

We stayed here in September 2011. We were in the Kudu room and, despite it being a backpackers choice, the excellence was in the details. A little folder with fun facts about the Kudu. Explanations (and implementation) about their efforts to minimize the ecological impact of the hostel. A cozy bed with crisp clean sheets (adorned with Kudus!) and a... More

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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3 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

My partner and I stayed at Chameleon for about 4-5 nights, not consecutively as it was between safaris and other activities but I wish we had! Even before we had arrived I had been in contact with front desk and they were advising me on things to do and not do and helping me out with my accommodation in Windhoek... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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53 reviews 53 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Nice bar and pool. Safe and has great helpful travel agency on site. Friendly helpful staff. En-suite toilets weren't great but beds comfortable. Secure parking for hire car. Short walk to city centre.

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Dublin, Ireland
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

I stayed here a few times during my trip to Namibia, one night I stayed in a budget single room which was very nice, super clean, the other times I stayed in a dorm which was also very clean with a secure location for your stuff and a night light on each bunk for night time. I saw the more... More

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London, United Kingdom
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55 reviews 55 reviews
42 hotel reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

We stayed here as part of our African trip. We arrived her around 10am after getting off the bus from Livingstone. Check in was really easy, and the staff there were really nice and helpful with tourist information, and safety information! The rooms were spacious, and minimalist,and both the bedroom and the bathroom were impeccably clean. Breakfast was included, which... More

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Also Known As:
Chameleon Backpackers Hotel
Chameleon Backpackers Hotel Windhoek
Address: 5 - 7 Voight St., Windhoek, Namibia
Region: Namibia > Khomas Region > Windhoek
Amenities:
Swimming Pool
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Ranked #8 of 43 Speciality lodging in Windhoek

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