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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
Anonymous
From
United States
Friendly staff and the culture
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 255 reviews
Price from
$32
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

D
Devesh
From
United States
Nice comfortable bed, good location A good place to stay if you don't need Washing machine, Hotel Shower and Breakfast before 7:30am
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews
Price from
$58.50
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

H
Hsin Tung
From
Taiwan
the staff was very welcoming and friendly. the food ( i had breakfast and my friend had both bk and dinner) they provided was very nice in large amount. there’s a lovely yard that can sit outside whole day and enjoy the sunshine.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 980 reviews
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$34
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

S
Sherry
From
Canada
Very friendly. Great correspondence.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews
Price from
$26.01
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
Martin
From
Czech Republic
Friendly staff Good food Nicely done..interior+exterior
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Price from
$30
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 8 reviews
Price from
$36
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

J
Josef
From
Australia
Stayed here after a Safari and before climbing Meru. Was an excellent place to stay - cozy, beautiful, and with very generous and warm hosts. We had an afternoon walk around the entire area guided by one of the hosts (where the farmers gifted us some free eggplants (aubergine) that they were harvesting), and then a very nice dinner cooked by them. By the looks and sounds of the place after speaking with them, they are new to this eco-cabin business, but have great plans to expand and make it even more impressive for tourists who come through and want to experience the calm, quiet, and very naturally beautiful areas of Tanzania. Very worthwhile staying here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
Price from
$6
1 night, 2 adults
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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
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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.

R
RUTH
From
Kenya
The house was spacious and we fit well since we were a big group. The space was clean and the host offered us complimentary services.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
$35.64
1 night, 2 adults
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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...

a
amina
From
United States
The price was okay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews
Price from
$29.60
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.

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 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 255 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 980 reviews

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

  • Kilimani gardens hostel

    Arusha
    No credit card needed

    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.

  • Arusha backpackers homes

    Arusha
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 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.

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Meru Safari House

    Arusha
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

    Located in Arusha, 3 miles from Old German Boma, Meru Safari House has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

  • 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.

  • Arusha Safari Hostel

    Arusha
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 284 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.

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, 296 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 140 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.

  • Villa Poa

    Arusha
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 117 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews

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

  • Wanyama B&B

    Arusha
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 89 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.

  • Lush Garden Hostel

    Arusha
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 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.

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

  • 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.

  • Maasai Hostel Tanzania

    Arusha
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 36 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.

  • Nejobugg Hostel

    Nkoanrua
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Nejobugg Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Nkoanrua. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a playground.

  • 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.

  • Serengeti Villa

    Arusha
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 980 reviews

    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.

  • 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.

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  • Arusha Safari Hostel

    Hostel in Arusha
    Avg. price/night: $15.30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 284 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

  • Mufasa city Hostel and Apartments

    Hostel in Arusha
    Avg. price/night: $70
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 235 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

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