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Swahili Villa

Arusha

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

A
Ana
From
Spain
Swahili Villa is a gem in Arusha. This place is only around 10-15 min by tuk-tuk to the center of the city, so very good location! The place is small, only 4-5 rooms, and it is taken care by a group of 4 amazing girls that treated us very kindly. They are excellent cooks, and very good company - we enjoyed talks in the fireplace with them, and the two baby cats Simba and Señorita. Breakfast and dinner are delicious and abundant, and you can try many typical food from Tanzania. On the first day we had a late arrival and they waited for us and cooked us some dinner, that was very nice from the girls :) We really enjoyed our time in Swahili Villa and would recommend it to everyone that is staying in the city for one or a few days.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
Price from
$34
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.

Y
Yakov
From
Poland
Good apartment with the best shower I had in Africa, and all the facilities are of good quality. We arrived by bus from far away after 11 pm, and within 10 seconds of ringing the bell, we were already checked into the apartment. The breakfast is good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews
Price from
$58.50
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.

B
Brianda
From
Mexico
From the moment we arrived, the experience was truly exceptional. The staff went above and beyond to help with every logistical detail — from transportation to local recommendations — making everything smooth and stress-free. The food was absolutely amazing; every meal felt carefully prepared and full of flavor. But what really stood out was the warmth of everyone working there. Their kindness and genuine hospitality made us feel completely at home. This isn’t just a place to stay — it’s a place to feel cared for. Highly recommend, and can’t wait to return!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 982 reviews
Price from
$34
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.

I
Ivor
From
Germany
Savannah house is a warm ,cozy place that makes you feel the local atmosphere in Arusha. We felt very welcomed by Anthony and his team. Anthony and his team are what make the place special - they are also really good at organizing activities within Arusha and surroundings, for good prices . Highly highly reccomended to spend your days in Arusha there, you won’t regret it
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews
Price from
$26.01
1 night, 2 adults

Mambo Arusha Hostel

Arusha

Located in Arusha, 4.1 miles from Old German Boma, Mambo Arusha Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

A
Anderson
From
United States
We stayed at Mambo Arusha hostel for two nights before starting our Mount Kilimanjaro trek. The hostel had everything we could need! We enjoyed a delicious breakfast both mornings and loved the dinner that was made fresh for us as well. Our host helped us organize a taxi to Arusha and answered all our questions with ease. The yard and terrace were very pleasant to hangout in and were put to good use when we were laying out our gear the day before the climb.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
$30
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 10.0
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$36
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.

A
Ahmad Raheem
From
Thailand
Had a gorgeous stay in this wooden lodge. The sounds of nature and the sunrises every morning were magical - you can see the view right from the bed! Super comfy mattress and lovely hot showers. The hosts (Kingstone Asilia Tours) were very attentive and friendly, and made organising trips super easy through their company. Great value for money, would highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
Price from
$6
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Price from
$19.44
1 night, 2 adults

Home Villa Eco Boutique

Arusha

Located in Arusha, within 5.3 miles of Uhuru monument and 5.3 miles of Njiro Complex, Home Villa Eco Boutique has accommodations with a bar and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who...

S
Shanti
From
United States
It is beautiful and located in the middle of a villa, if you want real life and support a local family staying in Home Villa Arusha is a great choice ☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults

Enjivai Hostel

Arusha

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
$44
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.

Most booked hostels in Arusha and surrounding area in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 982 reviews

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

  • Kizumba House

    Arusha
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 298 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 $12.75 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews

    IBRAHIM Garden Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Arusha.

    From $27 per night
  • Featuring a garden and a bar, Kilimani gardens hostel is located in Arusha, 1.5 miles from Old German Boma and 1.8 miles from Uhuru monument.

    From $40 per night
  • Runako Hostel

    Arusha
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 30 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 $45.90 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

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

    From $18 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located in Arusha, within 1.7 miles of Uhuru monument and 2.5 miles of Old German Boma, Bush and Forest Safari Retreat provides accommodations with a terrace as well as free private parking for guests...

    From $20 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

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

  • Villa Viva Tanzania

    Arusha
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 143 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
  • Villa Poa

    Arusha
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews

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

    From $81 per night
  • White House of Tanzania

    Arusha
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, White House of Tanzania offers accommodations in Arusha.

    From $34.20 per night
  • Arusha Safari Hostel

    Arusha
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews

    Located in Arusha, 3.2 miles from Uhuru monument, Arusha Safari Hostel provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a shared lounge.

    From $15.30 per night
  • Wanyama B&B

    Arusha
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews

    Located in Arusha, 4.3 miles from Uhuru monument, Wanyama B&B has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From $42.75 per night
  • Lush Garden Hostel

    Arusha
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Lush Garden Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Arusha. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a playground.

    From $45.90 per night
  • 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
  • victorious chillzone hostel

    Nkoanrua
    Budget options available

    Located in Nkoanrua, 6 miles from Old German Boma, victorious chillzone hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From $35 per night

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

  • 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
  • Stay Inn Back Packers

    Arusha
    No credit card needed

    Stay Inn Back Packers is located in Arusha, within 16 miles of Meserani Snake Park and 3.7 miles of Arusha International Conference Center.

    From $14.10 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 93 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
  • Sero Safaris Hostel

    Arusha
    No credit card needed

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

    From $26 per night
  • Moivaro eco hostel

    Arusha
    No credit card needed

    Located in Arusha, Moivaro eco hostel features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    From $46.25 per night
  • Karibu Eco-Hostel Arusha

    Arusha
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

    Located in Arusha, 7.3 miles from Old German Boma, Nguruma house of travellers and tours has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From $12 per night

FAQ about hostels in Arusha

Hostels that guests love in Arusha

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  • Avg. price/night: $15.30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
    The staff is realy kind and helpfull. The rooms are fine. You pay a good (cheap) price to stay here and a nice breakfast is included. Dinner is possible, they serve delicious food. We had a lovely stay. I would definetly recommend this hostel, especially for students.
    Guest review by
    Janine
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $60
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 242 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
  • Avg. price/night: $27
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
    Arusha has many youth hostels, but a lot of them are in inconvenient and difficult-to-find locations. It's not entirely safe to walk around Arusha after dark, so that can be a problem. Green Garden is in a fantastically central location, but still on a quiet, green side street where you don't hear the city's loud traffic at all. And the grounds of the hostel are really beautiful.
    Guest review by
    LorenG
    Solo traveler