After our one month trip around Namibia we stayed at this place in September. This hostel is the one of oldest backpackers in Windhoek and if you step in you´ll recognize it too. Reconstruction needed! Positives are - helpful staff, parking, near town center, pool (i didn´t try) but you should know about negatives. The first one are "tired" rooms... More

In the lead up to our arrival in Windhoek, my boyfriend and I spoke to several travellers who had been to the Cardboard Box and/or the other main backpacker hostel, Chameleon. The general consensus was that Chameleon is much better, so originally we decided to stay there, however when we came to book, it was full. So, fearing the worst,... More

I was here for two non-consecutive nights last April on my way to and from Swakopmund. The hostel is comfortable and has a welcoming and fun pool/bar area with a good selection of drinks and food. It's a short walk from the downtown area so I did quite a bit of urban exploring the first day. It's still a ways... More

I stayed at the Cardboard Box for several weeks this December-January, whilst doing some research in the area. It is where I have (almost) always stayed in Windhoek, and since trying other hostels, it was great to be back there this time. It outshines its competitors by a country mile with regard to the vibe, the bar and social experience,... More

We stayed at the cardboard box for about a week. The staff were unpleasant, were not very friendly or helpful at all. They kept on forgetting if we were staying there, and always asked if we have already paid for the next night. There were dogs everywhere, which do not seem like the cleanest. It has a big outlook on... More

It has been many years since I last stayed at a hostel and after my extended stay at the Cardboard Box I would heartily reommend it to anyone passing through Windhoek. The staff have been attentive and friendly, the other guests a diverse and entertaining bunch and Chad the Owner is always ready to ensure that the Braai is lit... More

As previous review stated there are several good points to the hotel for a backpacker; laundry facilities, tour information, safe environment, cheap rooms, good wifi, kitchen, lockers, powerful showers, a lively atmosphere and a good bar/pool area being probably the highlight of the hostel. However unfortunately there are also several negative points, which if addressed would probably make this a... More

The hostel is great in many aspects, good location, nice pool and bar area (with barbecue etc.) pool table and campsite. A lot of nice backpacking people, met several who drove all the way from Europe with car, and some people on there way to Europe by bicycle! The drawbacks are the quality of mainly the beds and the bathrooms..... More

On a positive note, the vibe around the pool/bar is really friendly and wonderful. It is also close to town. However, the cleanliness of the place is terrible!! The bathrooms and toilets stink of urine!!! Not nice when you are trying to shower first thing in the morning. The kitchen often has dirty and clean dishes piled high and lacks... More