Paseli Backpackers is in the Northmead area of Lusaka and takes 43 guests across dormitories, twin rooms and camping. The intercity bus terminal and the railway station are each about a fifteen-minute walk, which is the point of the location.
Best for
Budget and self-catering travellers moving through Lusaka by bus, and overlanders who want to camp in the city.
Location
Paseli, Northmead, Lusaka. Manda Hill shopping mall is about 1.4 km away, Kabwata Cultural Village about 3.4 km and Arcades Shopping Centre about 4.7 km. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is roughly 19 km east. Kafue National Park lies about 43 km away.
Rooms and style at Paseli Backpackers
Total capacity of 43 guests across dormitories and twin rooms, with camping also available. No per-room breakdown is published.
Facilities at Paseli Backpackers
A large fully equipped self-catering kitchen, an on-site restaurant, a braai area, an indoor fireplace, one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi per day, an airport shuttle, on-site parking and card payment. Laundry carries a fee.
Trade-offs and what to know
Wi-Fi is complimentary for one hour a day only. Budget for more if you need it.
Laundry is charged.
The property also appears as Paseli’s Backpackers with an apostrophe.
Getting there and getting around
Northmead sits just north-east of central Lusaka, within walking distance of the bus and rail terminals in daylight. Manda Hill is a short walk or a very short taxi ride. The airport is east on the Great East Road.
Explore the area
Manda Hill and Arcades malls are close, Kabwata Cultural Village is a short drive, and the Lusaka National Museum is in the centre. For the wider area see our Lusaka and the Kafue Flats pages.
Before you book
Say dormitory bed, twin room or camping. Check the Wi-Fi arrangement if you need to work. And confirm whether the shuttle is charged.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Paseli Backpackers, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand. Use the Check Availability button on this page to see the current options offered by the independent booking provider. Zambia Travel Guide does not set prices, hold inventory or take payment.