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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, White House of Tanzania offers accommodations in Arusha. The hostel is located 1640 feet from Njiro Complex, where guests will find restaurants, bars, fitness, cinema, ATM's, supermarket and much more. Furthermore, the house is located only 2.2 mi from Clock Tower (the city center) to which there are busses running all day. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. White House of Tanzania are able to help with the arrangements of airport pickups. Guests can plan safari packages, mountain-trekking and day trips at the property for an extra fee. Breakfast buffet is included in the accommodations price, whereas warmly served lunch and dinner is available everyday for a small fee. The nearest airport is Arusha Airport, 4.3 mi from the property while Kilimanjaro International Airport, 25 mi from the property.

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Property Highlights

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
7.1
Free WiFi
7.5
Low score for Arusha
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  • Gina
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff, especially Stella, were so friendly and helpful. The hostel had a nice laid-back vibe and excellent outdoor space, including a pool table. The included breakfasts were delicious.
  • Chitamba
    Angola Angola
    The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The food served at the place was excellent
  • Fikret
    Germany Germany
    My partner and I stayed at White house hostel for 4 nights. We absolutely loved our stay and felt like home! They helped us with organizing daily tours, prepared delicious barbecues and meals and made our stay absolutely perfect. We had the...

Managed by Junior and Cathrine Mboje

Company review score: 9Based on 384 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We, Junior and Cathrine Mboje, own and run the White House Hostel. Besides us, we have two wonderful chefs, who comes to house every day to cook fresh meals as well as a gardener and a night guard, who are all here to make your stay memorable. Karibu White House, we can't wait to meet you!

Property info

The White House of Tanzania is a wonderful place for backpackers and travelers of all ages, since it is always full of life. All our rooms are self-contained and are located on the first floor, whereas the downstairs is cozy and comfortable sitting areas with couches and pillows. Meals are enjoyed at our outside barn/patio with a view of the garden. Breakfast is included in the price, whereas lunch and dinner is available upon request for a small fee - the food served is traditionally African dishes, and our staff is always more than ready to help you out. With our cheap prices it's just perfect for backpackers and volunteers! We also arrange safaris, trekking to Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru and day trips to local hot springs, waterfalls etc. Just let us know what you wish to do during your stay and we can help make it happen!

Neighborhood info

The house is located in a very safe area a bit outside the center of town, which in Arusha is the Clocktower. Our house is located in Njiro and is less than 10 minutes on foot from Njiro Complex, where you will find restaurants, cinema, fitness, ATM's, supermarket and much more. From the house, you can walk 5-10 minutes to the main road from where you can either catch a small minibus to town our a taxi. We are located in a quiet green and lush area with friendly neighbors and a fantastic vibe.

Languages Spoken

Danish,English,Swahili

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Space Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • American • French • Pizza • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of White House of Tanzania

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Baggage storage
      Additional charge
    • Tour desk
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Car rental
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • Danish
    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules

    White House of Tanzania takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card American Express Cash White House of Tanzania accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform White House of Tanzania of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    FAQs about White House of Tanzania

    • Guests staying at White House of Tanzania can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian

    • Check-in at White House of Tanzania is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • White House of Tanzania is 2.6 miles from the center of Arusha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at White House of Tanzania may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • White House of Tanzania has 1 restaurant:

      • The Space Restaurant

    • White House of Tanzania offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Pool table
      • Game room
      • Ping-pong
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Evening entertainment
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Bar crawls
      • Live music/Performance
      • Horseback riding
      • Cooking class
      • Movie nights
      • Bicycle rental
      • Bike tours
      • Game drives
      • Happy hour

    • Room options at White House of Tanzania include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Bed in Dorm
      • Twin
      • Family