Hostels in WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA

City Windhoek – A True Representative of German Colonial Architecture

Windhoek is not only the capital and the largest city of Namibia; it is also the social, economic and cultural hub of the country. The city is famous for its German colonial architecture as well as modern architecture. Delicious food served at the city’s restaurants is another attractive aspect for the city.

Accommodation Options
Accommodation options in Windhoek include self-catering bungalows, guest house, bed and breakfast as well as budget hotels. Some of the best and cheap accommodations can be found in the downtown area and in the suburb of Pioneers Park. To converse with people, you should know Afrikaans and English, the two common languages spoken here.

History
Jonker Afrikaner settled near a hot spring of the region in 1840s. The place prospered with building up of a church and gardens. However, the conflict between the Nama and Herero resulted in the place’s destruction. It was in 1890 that the place was re-discovered as Windhoek by the German captain Curt Von François. Soon, the city started prospering again, with the incoming of European settlers and establishment of businesses. The South African troops captured the city after the German colonial era ended after its defeat in World War I. However, the real development of the city began after the World War II.

Popular Places
Windhoek has a number of landmarks, like the Christ Church and St. Mary's Cathedral. The Ink Palace and Alte Feste, the old German fortress, are among other popular tourist places in the city. Heinitzburg, Sanderburg, and Schwerinsburg are the three famous castles of the city. The National Library of Namibia and Windhoek Public Library are also worth a visit. A zoo park with open air theatre is another popular tourist site in the city. The Parliamnet building, Christuskirche, the famous church, and National Gallery of Namibia should also be on your list of places to visit.

Getting Around
Taxis and car rentals are the efficient means of getting around the city. Desert Express is the tourist train service. The city centre can be easily explored on foot. Take a guide along while visiting the historic sites in the city.

Places of Entertainment
The city offers entertainment through venues like bars, clubs and live music venues. One can also visit the craft market in central part of the city. Arcades, small shopping centres and large malls are also located in various parts of the city. The city is also famous for its German cuisines and locally brewed beer. Seafood, venison and local specialties can also be enjoyed at various restaurants in the city.

Currency
Namibian Dollar is the currency used in Windhoek. You can easily locate currency exchange points all over the city. Learning about the currency exchange points from online news can help you in a big way.

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