Must-see hotels in Windhoek

  • Cardboard Box Backpackers

    Windhoek

    Hostels are hard to come by in this country but ‘The Box’ has been doing it for years, with a rep as one of Windhoek’s better backpackers. It has a fully…

  • Hotel Heinitzburg

    Windhoek

    Inside Heinitzburg Castle, which was commissioned in 1914 by Count von Schwerin for his fiancée, Margarethe von Heinitz, Hotel Heinitzburg is a member of…

  • Olive Grove

    Windhoek

    Refined elegance is the order of the day at this boutique hotel in Klein Windhoek, which features 10 individually decorated rooms and two suites awash in…

  • Guesthouse Tamboti

    Windhoek

    Hands-down our favourite place in Windhoek to stay, Tamboti is very well priced, has a great vibe and terrific hosts who will go out of their way to…

  • Villa Verdi

    Windhoek

    This unique Mediterranean-African hybrid features whimsically decorated rooms complete with original paintings and arty touches. Straddling the divide…

  • Chameleon Backpackers Lodge & Guesthouse

    Windhoek

    With a chilled vibe and a considerable range of accommodation options, this Backpackers offers decent-sized, luxurious African-chic rooms and spick-and…

  • Belvedere Boutique Hotel

    Windhoek

    Highly recommended by travellers, the Belvedere has classically styled rooms, quiet grounds and professional service. It's the sort of place that will…

  • Roof of Africa

    Windhoek

    A pleasant haven located about 30 minutes by foot from the city centre, Roof of Africa has a rustic barnyard feel, offering well-designed rooms of varying…

  • Haus Ol-Ga

    Windhoek

    The name of this German-oriented place is derived from the owners’ names: Gesa Oldach and Erno Gauerke, who go out of their way to provide a good measure…

  • Hotel Thule

    Windhoek

    Perched on a hilltop in Eros Park, akin to the Beverly Hills of Windhoek, Hotel Thule commands some of the most impressive views of any hotel in the…

  • Rivendell Guest House

    Windhoek

    This homey set-up gets good reviews from travellers. It’s a very relaxed guesthouse located in a shady suburb within easy walking distance of the city…

  • Daan Viljoen Lodge

    Windhoek

    Daan Viljoen Lodge provides luxury accommodation within Daan Viljoen Game Park – a refreshing alternative for those who can't handle city life. Chalets…

  • Hotel-Pension Steiner

    Windhoek

    Although it has an excellent city-centre location just a few minutes’ walk from Independence Ave, this small hotel-pension is sheltered from the hustle…

  • Casa Blanca

    Windhoek

    Styling itself as a boutique hotel, the long-standing White House has good if unexciting rooms – those opening onto the garden are the nicest. They've…

  • Vondelhof Guesthouse

    Windhoek

    This rather grand-looking affair has great-sized rooms; the very friendly staff have a good attitude towards hospitality and serve a decent breakfast. Ask…

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