Place to stay · Swakopmund
Hansa Hotel
Old established hotel on Hendrik Witbooi Street in central Swakopmund, founded in 1905, with formal dining, a private bar with a fireplace and Bojos Café for lunch.
The Hansa is Swakopmund’s grand old hotel, on Hendrik Witbooi Street right in the middle of town. It dates its start to 1905, when a barber named Paul Miersch began letting out spare rooms in his building to travellers, and the Rummel family took it over in 1954. Come here for the old style service and the dining room, not for modern design.
What to expect
There are 49 twin and double rooms, five family units that take two adults and two children, and four suites. Each room is decorated differently, has under-floor heating (welcome on foggy coastal nights) and an en-suite bathroom. Suites add a lounge, air conditioning and a coffee machine.
Breakfast is served in the Dining Room, and dinner is from an à la carte menu. Lunch, cake and lighter meals are at Bojos Café, in the older part of the building on Daniel Tjongarero Avenue, with seats inside and out. The Private Bar has a fireplace and a long wine list.
Practical details
- Address: 3 Hendrik Witbooi Street, Swakopmund.
- Phone +264 64 414 200, email reservations@hansahotel.com.na.
- Secure parking, a 24 hour reception and an activities desk.
- The hotel is non-smoking throughout.
Good to know
The cancellation terms are stricter than most, with charges starting 30 days before arrival, so read them before you book. The beach is about five minutes away, and plenty of tour, flight and safari offices are within a short walk.
Last updated 7 October 2026. Sources: Hansa Hotel, Hansa Hotel, Restaurants and bar, Hansa Hotel, Contact, Hansa Hotel, Accommodation, Hansa Hotel, Amenities, Wikipedia (German), Hansa Hotel, Wikivoyage, Swakopmund.
