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Chameleon Backpackers & Guesthouse

Hostel

5-7 Voigt St, North Windhoek Central

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$364

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$364

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
10 mentions

Close to the city and easy to walk to many parts

Central and got tours

Friendly staff
10 mentions

During my stay, I met many open-minded, friendly, and kind people, which was one…

This is a fantastic hostel which knows exactly what its lodgers need, while the …

Comfortable rooms
7 mentions

The bunk beds were stable

Room, location, breakfast all great but BONUS was being able to get supper (exce…

Clean rooms
3 mentions

It was clean and had extra blankets

Very clean

Pool
3 mentions

There's a bar, a pool, and a pool table

Nice bar, pool etc

Breakfast available
2 mentions

The breakfast buffet was delicious

Overview

Situated in Windhoek, 800 metres from Warehouse Theatre, Chameleon Backpackers & Guesthouse features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. With a shared lounge, the property also has a bar, as well as barbecue facilities. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Certain rooms have a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. The rooms have bed linen. Guests at the hostel can enjoy a continental breakfast. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Chameleon Backpackers & Guesthouse. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Curt von Francois Statue, Alte Feste Museum and Reiterdenkmal Windhoek. The nearest airport is Eros, 3 km from Chameleon Backpackers & Guesthouse, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Traveller reviews

B

Balance

solo_traveller

June 23, 2026

6

The staff came across as rude, impolite, and generally unhospitable. They were neither friendly nor helpful, and my inte

Close to the city and easy to walk to many parts. also provides a great environment for meeting and connecting with travellers from around the world. During my stay, I met many open-minded, friendly, and kind people, which was one of the highlights of the experience.

J

Jia

solo_traveller

June 19, 2026

9

Good

Central and got tours

K

Kangombe

solo_traveller

June 16, 2026

8

The environment

N

Nelao

solo_traveller

June 10, 2026

10

Warm, coasy, welcoming and heartwarming stay.

The friendliness and assistance .

L

LegoTrip

solo_traveller

June 5, 2026

9

This is a fantastic hostel which knows exactly what its lodgers need, while the whole accommodation is run like a well-oiled ship. The location was good. The staff were lovely. The bunk beds were stable. The breakfast buffet was delicious. I never had trouble finding a vacant bathroom. There's a bar, a pool, and a pool table. There are also loads of extras offered, such as tours, cooked meals, and an airport taxi. The chameleon theme brought me great joy and added to the overall vibe. I felt very taken care of.

M

Mikael Munk

solo_traveller

May 26, 2026

10

Great location

A

Angus Houston

solo_traveller

May 26, 2026

8

I really enjoyed my stay and i will definitely be back!!

Room, location, breakfast all great but BONUS was being able to get supper (excellent braai!) without knowing i had to book and be able to enjoy the great atmosphere. Normally i have to drive miles to a restaurant to eat in evening so this was a treat

D

Dawn

couple

May 20, 2026

9

Great place to stay

Best bed ever! Lovely staff. Nice bar, pool etc

V

Vanda

solo_traveller

May 10, 2026

9

Very pleasant experience,. The location and the friendliness of the staff were much appreciated.

The apartment is reaaly good! The bedroom is large and the kitchen / living room are very good size. The entire apartment is very bright and suitable for work or leisure.

N

Nadja

solo_traveller

May 9, 2026

9

Very nice place to chill after a long flight. Also amazing to do the free walking tour at 9 in Town to see the diffrent things in windhoek 😊

J

Jacky

couple

May 8, 2026

10

A really lovely place to stay.

It was fairly easy to find and parking is secure. The staff were all really friendly, nothing was too much trouble. We had a lovely big room close to the bar, pool and lounge area. It was clean and had extra blankets.. it gets cold in Windhoek in winter. I can highly recommend the pizzas from the bar. I liked that they are ecologically conscious.

I

Illa

couple

May 7, 2026

10

Very clean. Crisp white bed linen and towels. Staff excellent.

G

Gian Marco

couple

April 26, 2026

10

It’s in a great location

Everything is on spot

B

Birute

couple

April 14, 2026

10

We would gladly come back. Nothing to complain about – everything was great.

We really enjoyed our stay – the atmosphere was cozy and pleasant, making it a great place to relax. The staff were extremely caring and always ready to help with any questions. We also received many useful ideas on how to spend our time, which made the experience even richer and more memorable.

K

Kavya

solo_traveller

April 13, 2026

9

Good spacious rooms. We had a family room with bunk beds and it was good amount of space. The place also has common kitchen and fridge and living room space to sit and eat and play games. Convenient location for central attractions and restaurants

P

Pijush

family_with_children

April 7, 2026

9

Professional staff, clean facilities, close to everything

B

Barbara

couple

March 28, 2026

10

Would come back next time

Nice and small, very good staff, great atmosphere

T

Tushar

extended_group

March 26, 2026

10

Very convenient location as well equipped for transitioning. Staff is also very friendly and helpful

D

Duckett

solo_traveller

March 24, 2026

9

I would recommend Chameleon to anyone in Windhoek

Great location and very helpful staff

D

Duckett

solo_traveller

March 19, 2026

7

I would stay there again.

Good location!

Facilities

Activities

Billiards, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Evening entertainment, Game drives, Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture

Cleaning services

Laundry room

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Snack bar, Bar

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Breakfast takeaway containers, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Heating, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area

Internet

WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Garden, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace

Parking

Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Pool and wellness

Swimming Pool, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end, Pool cover, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key access, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals

Self check-in

Check-in kiosk in the lobby

Services

Shuttle service, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Car hire, Tour desk

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off, Public transport tickets

Deluxe Apartment - In Freedom Plaza Building

This spacious apartment is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The apartment offers air conditioning and a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 3 guests 68 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
One-Bedroom Apartment - Non-Smoking

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The kitchenette is equipped with a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. Boasting a balcony, this apartment also provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 6 beds.

Max 5 guests 50 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Family Room

The family room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The family room offers a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as an outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Queen Room with Balcony

The spacious double room provides air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The double room features a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a balcony and an outdoor dining area. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double Room

The spacious double room offers air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The double room provides a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as an outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Triple Room

The triple room provides air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The triple room features a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as an outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max 3 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Twin Room

The twin room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The twin room offers a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as an outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 22:30
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 3:15 PM

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