The Best Backpacker Hostels in Antananarivo, Madagascar

Madagascar Underground is located in the heart of Antananarivo. Super cool and comfortable accommodation at an unbeatable price. The hostel is situated in a large, open spaced, in a late 60’s post art deco retro house with multiple terraces, large bar/lounge, cinema, games room, restaurant, and backyard. The hostel is located on a quiet street in the city center. Super safe, and no traffic. The property is within easy walking distance to all the other bars, restaurants, and clubs. The two dorm rooms and one private room have secure lockers, 4 shared toilets, and 4 shared showers. One private has an ensuite with toilet and shower. All rooms share a communal kitchen, and can use the cinema/games room and library. Only cash payment is accepted. Free parking, Wi-Fi, linen, and towels are included.

Karthala is located in the heart of the capital, close to the Avenue of Independence. They have 18 years of experience with helping travelers feel comfortable in their guesthouse. They have 9 rooms, and all rooms are well equipped and guests can benefit from the most beautiful views of downtown Tana. Breakfast is included in the price. The property accepts payment only by cash upon arrival. Self-catering and laundry facilities are available for guest's use and an outdoor terrace is also available. Free Wi-Fi and towels are included.

Lemur Hostel is built for travelers by travelers. The owners carefully planned the hostel according to backpacker’s specifications including but not limited to: free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free tea/coffee, free luggage storage, and free secured lockers. Lemur hostel is located in a safe neighborhood in the center of Antananarivo just a short walk away to supermarkets, restaurants, night clubs, banks, pharmacy, clinic, and tourist sites like the Queen’s Palace, the Presidential Palace, Lake Anosy, Independence Avenue. The spacious and clean 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory room in the heart of Antananarivo comes with free bed linens, towels, Wi-Fi, breakfast, personal bedside light, secured lockers, and electrical outlets inside personal lockers for added security. The 8-Female Dormitory Room is fully equipped with mosquito nets, personal bedside light, electrical outlets, secured lockers, personal bedside curtain, electrical outlets inside the lockers, free Wi-Fi, free bed linens, and towels. The private room comes with 2 single beds and is equipped with electrical outlets, secured lockers, mosquito nets, wardrobe, seating area and a table, free Wi-Fi, linens, towel, and soap. All room types share bathroom/toilets. Payment upon arrival by cash only. A common room, self-catering facility, and laundry facilities are available onsite.