Desert Sky Backpackers
Hostel in Swakopmund
Location Excellent location — 13 attractions within walking distance
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About
Desert Sky Backpackers is a hostel to stay in Swakopmund. It sits close to Rogl Souvenirs & Gallery and Desert Explorers, about 1.7 km from Swakopmund. The most comfortable time to visit Swakopmund is generally May to July.
What guests mention
Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).
Amenities
Location
What's nearby
- Rogl Souvenirs & Gallery0.4 km
- Desert Explorers0.4 km
- Eiermannhaus Art Gallery0.4 km
- Woermannhaus0.4 km
- The Living Desert Snake Park0.5 km
- Otavi Bahnhof0.5 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Swakopmund Airport — 4.7 km
- Nearest station
- Swakopmund — 1.7 km
- Nearest beach
- Mole — 1.0 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 15.5 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
- Driving
- Drives on the left
- Currency
- NAD
Straight-line distances.
Street view
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Desert Sky Backpackers?
From Desert Sky Backpackers, the nearest station, Swakopmund, is about 1.7 km away; Swakopmund Airport is around 4.7 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is Desert Sky Backpackers from the beach?
The nearest beach, Mole, is about 1.0 km from Desert Sky Backpackers in a straight line.
Does Desert Sky Backpackers have wifi?
Yes — Desert Sky Backpackers offers free wi-fi.
How is Desert Sky Backpackers rated?
Desert Sky Backpackers scores 4.6 out of 5 across 185 guest reviews.
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