Victoria Falls plunging into its gorge with a rainbow in the spray under a sunset sky

Cheap hotels in Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls, one of the world’s great waterfalls, lies on the Zambezi River between Zimbabwe and Zambia. You can stay in Victoria Falls town on the Zimbabwe side or in Livingstone on the Zambian side.

Finding cheap rooms in Victoria Falls is easier when you know where to look. We compare live hotel rates across the top booking sites and point you to the neighborhoods where hotels are cheap but the location is still great.

Victoria Falls is famous for Zambezi River sunset cruises and is often combined with Chobe river safaris across the border in Botswana.

Where to find cheap rooms in Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls Town

A walkable town close to the falls, with lodges, markets and activity operators.

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Livingstone (Zambia)

The Zambian side, with riverside lodges and access to the falls from Zambia.

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Zambezi Riverfront

Lodges upriver from the falls, with wildlife and sunset cruises.

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Famous hotels in Victoria Falls

The Victoria Falls Hotel

An Edwardian landmark opened in 1904, with views of the gorge and the Victoria Falls Bridge.

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Map of cheap hotels in Victoria Falls

Zoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.

Photos of Victoria Falls

When to book a cheap hotel in Victoria Falls

The falls are at their fullest around March–May; the dry season from August to December brings lower water and the best wildlife viewing nearby.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I stay on the Zimbabwe or Zambia side?

Victoria Falls town in Zimbabwe is compact and walkable; Livingstone in Zambia has riverside lodges. Both give access to the falls.

When is the best time to see Victoria Falls?

For the most water, March to May; later in the dry season there is less spray and clearer views.

Can I combine Victoria Falls with Chobe?

Yes. Kasane and Chobe National Park in Botswana are a short road transfer away.