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Banana Farm Eco Hostel

Arusha

Located in Arusha, 6.4 miles from Old German Boma, Banana Farm Eco Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

R
Robert Pchn
From
Netherlands
This hostel has many neat little places and activities to discover. It's a great place to meet people and to use as a base for other activities. We ended up extending our stay two times. Simple, great value and very cosy!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,545 reviews
Price from
$19
1 night, 2 adults

Swahili Villa

Arusha

Located in Arusha, Swahili Villa is 2.4 miles from Njiro Complex and provides facilities like garden, terrace and bar.

f
fleur
From
Netherlands
The hospitality and kindness of the staff makes you feel at home right away. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is great. It's like finding a little special oasis. Anthony went beyond all our expectations to make us feel like home and help us organize our safari and Mt. Meru trip. The Serengeti villa is gorgeous too!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews
Price from
$35
1 night, 2 adults

Mufasa city Hostel and Apartments

Arusha

Located in Arusha, 1.2 miles from Uhuru monument, Mufasa city Hostel and Apartments provides express check-in and check-out and free WiFi.

G
Godluck
From
Kenya
Very clean and the caretakers are very helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 259 reviews
Price from
$30.40
1 night, 2 adults

Serengeti Villa

Arusha

Serengeti Villa has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Arusha. Offering a bar, the property is located within 1.7 miles of Old German Boma.

L
Lisa-Maria
From
Austria
Probably the most comfortable bed I slept in ever (and I sleep in many hotels). Great vibe. Great food. Great people. Great and nicely picked decoration. Cool owner or manager. Super clean!! Silent for the fact that it's so close to the main road
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 968 reviews
Price from
$37.49
1 night, 2 adults

Savannah House

Arusha

Savannah House features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Arusha. Providing a bar, the property is located within 3.5 miles of Old German Boma.

E
Emma
From
United States
Savannah House was a welcoming and calm place to spend our first night in Tanzania! The room was very clean and comfortable and outside area was beautiful and comfortable, with plenty of places to sit and enjoy. The staff were very kind, genuine and accommodating and made us feel very welcome and comfortable. They lit a fire in the fireplace and cooked a delicious, authentic dinner and breakfast!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews
Price from
$24.48
1 night, 2 adults

Arusha backpackers homes

Arusha

Located in Arusha, 1.7 miles from Uhuru monument, Arusha backpackers homes has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$16.20
1 night, 2 adults

Serengeti Home

Arusha

Serengeti Home has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Arusha. The property is located 3.6 miles from Njiro Complex, 4.2 miles from Old German Boma and 4.5 miles from Uhuru monument.

A
Andres
From
Colombia
We had an amazing experience at this hotel from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious — every meal felt like it was prepared with great care and fresh ingredients, offering local flavors. The staff were incredibly warm, attentive, and always ready to help with anything we needed. One of the biggest highlights was how well they arranged all the transportation for our tours and airport pickups/drop-offs. After a long day out, it was great to come back to such a quiet and comfortable place to rest. I'll definitely be back! Asante sana!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
$32.40
1 night, 2 adults

Aroma Home - Eco-Cabins on a Coffee Farm

Arusha

Located in Arusha, 5.9 miles from Old German Boma, Aroma Home - Eco-Cabins on a Coffee Farm provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

R
Rajiv
From
United States
great quality and value for money. nice decor and setup. very friendly hosts and also veggie friendly! they also have a useful tour agency on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults

Osotwa Maasai Hostel

Arusha

Located in Arusha, 2.3 miles from Uhuru monument, Osotwa Maasai Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

P
Patricia
From
Germany
- very friendly staff, let us check in early and kept our luggage when we went on safari - nice breakfast prepared for us each morning - location is good, there's options for cheap local food around and you can reach the inner city in around 30min walking - generally a quiet area - monkeys sometimes visit the property and chill in the inner yard, which is nice to watch
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
$19.20
1 night, 2 adults

The House of Black and White

Arusha

Located in Arusha, The House of Black and White features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

L
Leonard
From
Malaysia
Ligia and Joshua were wonderful hosts. It was like staying with friends. The house was clean; bedroom spacious and comfortable; breakfast of fresh fruits, toast with fresh tomatoes, hard boiled eggs and onions was good; great pets - two lovely African village dogs, Kes and Kira; within 1 km of downtown Arusha. I would be glad to stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
$39.60
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
    From
    $25
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews
    From
    $24
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 289 reviews
    From
    $17
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,545 reviews
    From
    $19
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 259 reviews
    From
    $30
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 968 reviews
    From
    $37
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
    From
    $40
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
    From
    $31
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews
    From
    $35
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
    From
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    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
    From
    $40
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
    From
    $32
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
    From
    $57
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
    From
    $22
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
    From
    $25
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
    From
    $16
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
    From
    $16
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews
    From
    $27
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
    From
    $44
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
    From
    $19
    1 night, 2 adults

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Banana Farm Eco Hostel

Arusha

Located in Arusha, 6.4 miles from Old German Boma, Banana Farm Eco Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

R
Robert Pchn
From
Netherlands
This hostel has many neat little places and activities to discover. It's a great place to meet people and to use as a base for other activities. We ended up extending our stay two times. Simple, great value and very cosy!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,545 reviews
Price from
$19
1 night, 2 adults

Swahili Villa

Arusha

Located in Arusha, Swahili Villa is 2.4 miles from Njiro Complex and provides facilities like garden, terrace and bar.

f
fleur
From
Netherlands
The hospitality and kindness of the staff makes you feel at home right away. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is great. It's like finding a little special oasis. Anthony went beyond all our expectations to make us feel like home and help us organize our safari and Mt. Meru trip. The Serengeti villa is gorgeous too!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews
Price from
$35
1 night, 2 adults

Mufasa city Hostel and Apartments

Arusha

Located in Arusha, 1.2 miles from Uhuru monument, Mufasa city Hostel and Apartments provides express check-in and check-out and free WiFi.

G
Godluck
From
Kenya
Very clean and the caretakers are very helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 259 reviews
Price from
$30.40
1 night, 2 adults

Serengeti Villa

Arusha

Serengeti Villa has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Arusha. Offering a bar, the property is located within 1.7 miles of Old German Boma.

L
Lisa-Maria
From
Austria
Probably the most comfortable bed I slept in ever (and I sleep in many hotels). Great vibe. Great food. Great people. Great and nicely picked decoration. Cool owner or manager. Super clean!! Silent for the fact that it's so close to the main road
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 968 reviews
Price from
$37.49
1 night, 2 adults

Savannah House

Arusha

Savannah House features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Arusha. Providing a bar, the property is located within 3.5 miles of Old German Boma.

E
Emma
From
United States
Savannah House was a welcoming and calm place to spend our first night in Tanzania! The room was very clean and comfortable and outside area was beautiful and comfortable, with plenty of places to sit and enjoy. The staff were very kind, genuine and accommodating and made us feel very welcome and comfortable. They lit a fire in the fireplace and cooked a delicious, authentic dinner and breakfast!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews
Price from
$24.48
1 night, 2 adults

Arusha backpackers homes

Arusha

Located in Arusha, 1.7 miles from Uhuru monument, Arusha backpackers homes has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$16.20
1 night, 2 adults

Serengeti Home

Arusha

Serengeti Home has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Arusha. The property is located 3.6 miles from Njiro Complex, 4.2 miles from Old German Boma and 4.5 miles from Uhuru monument.

A
Andres
From
Colombia
We had an amazing experience at this hotel from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious — every meal felt like it was prepared with great care and fresh ingredients, offering local flavors. The staff were incredibly warm, attentive, and always ready to help with anything we needed. One of the biggest highlights was how well they arranged all the transportation for our tours and airport pickups/drop-offs. After a long day out, it was great to come back to such a quiet and comfortable place to rest. I'll definitely be back! Asante sana!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
$32.40
1 night, 2 adults

Aroma Home - Eco-Cabins on a Coffee Farm

Arusha

Located in Arusha, 5.9 miles from Old German Boma, Aroma Home - Eco-Cabins on a Coffee Farm provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

R
Rajiv
From
United States
great quality and value for money. nice decor and setup. very friendly hosts and also veggie friendly! they also have a useful tour agency on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults

Osotwa Maasai Hostel

Arusha

Located in Arusha, 2.3 miles from Uhuru monument, Osotwa Maasai Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

P
Patricia
From
Germany
- very friendly staff, let us check in early and kept our luggage when we went on safari - nice breakfast prepared for us each morning - location is good, there's options for cheap local food around and you can reach the inner city in around 30min walking - generally a quiet area - monkeys sometimes visit the property and chill in the inner yard, which is nice to watch
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
$19.20
1 night, 2 adults

The House of Black and White

Arusha

Located in Arusha, The House of Black and White features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

L
Leonard
From
Malaysia
Ligia and Joshua were wonderful hosts. It was like staying with friends. The house was clean; bedroom spacious and comfortable; breakfast of fresh fruits, toast with fresh tomatoes, hard boiled eggs and onions was good; great pets - two lovely African village dogs, Kes and Kira; within 1 km of downtown Arusha. I would be glad to stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
$39.60
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 259 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 289 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 968 reviews

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Arusha and nearby

Mango Hostel Arusha

Arusha
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located in Arusha, 1.3 miles from Old German Boma, Mango Hostel Arusha has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

From $25 per night

Featuring free bikes, bar and views of mountain, Travel for Charity Tanzania- Eco Hostel & Volunteer Center is located in Arusha, 1.5 miles from Uhuru monument.

From $9 per night

othman homes

Arusha
No credit card needed

Othman homes is offering accommodations in Arusha. The property is located 1.6 miles from Uhuru monument, 2 miles from Old German Boma and 3.2 miles from Njiro Complex.

From $30 per night

Klub Afriko Hotel Arusha

Arusha
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Located in Arusha, 3 miles from Old German Boma, Klub Afriko Hotel Arusha has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

From $25.65 per night

Kwetu Hostel

Arusha
No credit card needed

Kwetu Hostel has accommodations in Arusha. The property is located 1.3 miles from Njiro Complex, 4.4 miles from Old German Boma and 4.7 miles from Uhuru monument.

From $48 per night

Maasai Hostel Tanzania

Arusha
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

Located in Arusha, 4.3 miles from Uhuru monument, Maasai Hostel Tanzania has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From $17.50 per night

Enjivai Hostel

Arusha
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Located in Arusha, 5.1 miles from Old German Boma, Enjivai Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From $44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

Located in Arusha, 6.5 miles from Old German Boma, Arusha Jua Eco Home- on coffee farm has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From $27 per night

Great access to the city center. Check these hostels in Arusha and nearby

Kizumba House

Arusha
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 289 reviews

Kizumba House features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Arusha. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a grill.

From $17 per night

Located in Arusha, a 14-minute walk from Old German Boma, Ibrahim Garden Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

From $36.72 per night

Runako Hostel

Arusha
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

Located in Arusha, 1.5 miles from Uhuru monument, Runako Hostel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From $63.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

Located in Arusha, 2.1 miles from Uhuru monument, Villa Viva Tanzania has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From $40 per night

Located in Arusha, Giving Hands Homestay has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From $21 per night

City Villa

Arusha
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews

Located in Arusha, a 16-minute walk from Njiro Complex, City Villa provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From $45 per night

Located in Arusha, Sero Safaris Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From $31 per night

njiro one

Arusha
Central location

Located in Arusha, 1.9 miles from Njiro Complex, njiro one provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

From $15 per night

Save money on hostels in Arusha and nearby – budget options available

Vervet Monkey Homestay

Arusha
Budget options available

Located in Arusha, within 1.7 miles of Old German Boma and 2 miles of Uhuru monument, Vervet Monkey Homestay provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

BABA AFRICA HOSTEL

Arusha
Budget options available

Located in Arusha and with Uhuru monument reachable within 2.4 miles, BABA AFRICA HOSTEL has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

Karibu Nyumbani Hostel

Sokon
Budget options available

Located in Sokon, Karibu Nyumbani Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From $75.93 per night

Karibu Eco-Hostel Arusha

Arusha
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located in Arusha, Karibu Eco-Hostel Arusha features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

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Avg. price/night: $20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,545 reviews
The best hostel I've ever been to. The people are exceptionally nice and helpful, the food is amazing and made from local crops, rooms are clean, we also went to the safari organised by them and were very positively impressed. I have nothing bad to say and I'll for sure stay there again if I'm near
Guest review by
Jakub
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,545 reviews
Wow, what a find! Tucked away in a lush banana plantation near Arusha, this eco-hostel stole my heart. My cozy barn cabin felt like a treehouse dream, complete with a porch swing and stunning Mount Meru views. But the real showstopper? The incredibly cheap eats and drinks! I feasted on delicious organic meals straight from the farm without breaking the bank. If you're after an authentic Tanzanian experience that's easy on the wallet, Banana Farm Eco Hostel is a must-visit. Trust me, your taste buds and your budget will thank you!
Guest review by
Frank
Group
Avg. price/night: $20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,545 reviews
This property is fantastic for backpackers, budget travellers, woofers and those looking for an environmental stay. The banana and coffee plantation surround the rooms giving wonderful views. Rooms are basic and clean, with eco-generated hot water and electricity. The tour around the property was reasonably interesting. For the price you pay, you can't go wrong.
Guest review by
Neil & Sharon
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $38
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 259 reviews
Best hostel in Africa so far, hostel is modern and in great location. I was also allowed early check-in, the girl who works there is very intelligent and extremely helpful
Guest review by
Olafs
Solo traveler