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 stocked bar and a swimming pool to cool off in, and travellers have a tough time leaving. Rates include free coffee and pancakes in the morning, and there are free pick-ups from the Intercape bus stop.
If you do decide to motivate yourself, the city centre is just a short walk away, and the excellent on-site travel shop gives useful information and can help sort out your future travel plans.