Hotel
Hotel Heinitzburg
Sixteen-room boutique hotel in a 1914 hilltop castle above central Windhoek, with a pool terrace, city views and the fine-dining restaurant Leo's at the Castle.
Hilton Windhoek
Central international hotel next to Zoo Park, with an outdoor pool, the Mondjila Wellness Centre and a ninth-floor Sky Bar with sunset views over Windhoek.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury city hotel
- Area
- City Centre, Windhoek, Namibia
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- hilton.com
Good to know
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Fitness centre
- Rooftop Sky Bar
- Executive lounge
- Meeting space
Why we recommend it
The Hilton Windhoek is the city's best-known international hotel and the most convenient upmarket base for exploring the centre on foot. It stands on Rev. Michael Scott Street at the end of Zoo Park, with Independence Avenue a block away and the Christuskirche and Alte Feste only a few minutes' walk uphill. That location suits business travellers, conference delegates and holidaymakers starting or finishing a Namibian trip.
Rooms and facilities follow the familiar Hilton pattern, with free Wi-Fi, an executive lounge, connecting rooms and cots on request, and room service. The outdoor pool is a welcome feature in Windhoek's dry heat, and there is a fitness centre and the Mondjila Wellness Centre, which offers massages and other treatments. Pets are not allowed, and the hotel is non-smoking. Meeting and event space can hold several hundred people, so expect conference traffic on weekdays.
The hotel has several places to eat and drink. Choices range from coffee and casual bites in the Centrum Lobby Lounge to sushi, an all-day buffet and Angelo Angela, and there is a children's menu. Kalabar is the main bar. The highlight for many guests is the Sky Bar on the ninth floor, a fully stocked bar by the rooftop pool area with sunset views over the city, which also attracts plenty of local visitors on Friday evenings.
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out by 11:00. Covered, secure self-parking is available on site for a daily fee, but there is no valet service or EV charging. The hotel does not run an airport shuttle: Hosea Kutako International Airport is about 42 km away and Eros Airport about 5 km, so arrange a transfer or taxi in advance.
The Hilton suits travellers who want reliable international standards in the heart of the city, with the main sights, Post Street Mall and Independence Avenue all within a short walk. Rates are among the highest in Windhoek. Hilton lists Katutura's township about 10 km away and the Desert Express casino about 2 km away among nearby points of interest, and the concierge desk is a useful first stop for local advice.
Hilton Windhoek FAQs
Where is the Hilton Windhoek?
On Rev. Michael Scott Street in the city centre, a short walk from the Christuskirche and the Alte Feste.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out by 11:00.
Is there a pool?
Yes. The hotel has an outdoor pool.
Is there a spa?
Yes. The Mondjila Wellness Centre offers massages and treatments.
Does the hotel run an airport shuttle?
No. Hosea Kutako International Airport is about 42 km away, so book a transfer or taxi.
Is parking available?
Yes. Covered, secure self-parking is available for a daily fee.
What is the Sky Bar?
A bar on the ninth floor with sunset views over the city, popular with guests and locals.
Are pets allowed?
No.