The 10 best hostels in Arusha, Tanzania

The best hostels in Arusha

Some of the best backpacker spots in Arusha

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Banana Farm Eco Hostel

Located in Arusha, 10 km from Old German Boma, Banana Farm Eco Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Elzbieta

From

Poland

This is one of the coolest places I have stayed in Tanzania. Everything was perfect and the staff was very helpful and kind (maybe one exception: young girl at the bar that looked like she was so unhappy to work at all :-). Anyway, if you are in Arusha, do not hesitate and spend at least one night at Banana Eco Farm. You won't regret it! It is a beautiful place:)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,544 reviews

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US$19

1 night, 2 adults

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Swahili Villa

Arusha

Boasting a garden, a terrace as well as a bar, Swahili Villa is situated in Arusha, 3.8 km from Njiro Complex.

Katarzyna

From

Poland

Very clean rooms and nice Staff, delicious breakfast

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 325 reviews

Price from

US$35

1 night, 2 adults

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Mufasa city Hostel and Apartments

Arusha

2 km from Uhuru monument, Mufasa city Hostel and Apartments is situated in Arusha and provides free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

MIN-HUA敏華

From

Taiwan

Location, great services and breakfast, kindness employees

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews

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US$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 2.7 km of Old German Boma.

Sasha

From

Slovakia

Serengeti villa have amazing huge tasty breakfast and great staff. Thank to the staff you feel very comfortable.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 982 reviews

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US$37.49

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 5.6 km of Old German Boma.

Amelia

From

Mexico

An unforgettable journey filled with authentic Tanzanian culture and the warmest hospitality. The breathtaking views of Mount Meru and the endless plains made every moment magical. From the heartfelt traditional welcome to the immersive nature walk, where we engaged closely with villagers, every detail was special. The highlight? Savoring perfectly roasted goat, fresh from the open fire—a taste and experience to remember forever. Huge thanks for organizing an incredible seven-day safari, ideal for budget travelers or those seeking an amazing group adventure!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews

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US$26.01

1 night, 2 adults

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Arusha backpackers homes

Arusha

Situated in Arusha, 2.8 km from Uhuru monument, Arusha backpackers homes features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Bettina

From

Germany

I stayed here for two nights while travelling solo in Tanzania and felt super safe and comfortable the whole time. You can tell right away that this is a very new hostel – everything is freshly renovated, clean, and not worn out at all, which makes it easy to feel at home. The location is great too: not far from the main road, so it’s quick and easy to get around with boda-bodas, the local motorbike taxis, or tuk tuks. Communication with the team was smooth and uncomplicated, and everything worked out perfectly. I would definitely come back and can highly recommend this place to other travellers!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

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US$16.20

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 set 6.7 km from Old German Boma, 7.2 km from Uhuru monument and 32 km from Meserani Snake Park.

Anipher

From

Sweden

Staff are excellent and very friendly! Highly recommend the ground manager Frank! Who made sure our stay at the lodge was super comfortable, catered to us. Everything looks authentic and African style. Would also recommend the food and the all amenities around the lodge! 100% will go back again and again!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

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US$43.20

1 night, 2 adults

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Osotwa Maasai Hostel

Arusha

Located in Arusha, 3.7 km from Uhuru monument, Osotwa Maasai Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Sara

From

Denmark

The stay has been the perfect fit for me and my friend! The rooms and accommodations were wonderful and the staff was very friendly! Nice breakfast in the morning too. You even get a key the front gate so you can go and come as you please without having to make any arrangements. The location is nice - not too far away from clock tower Also it’s located near a lot of small local restaurants where you can eat some nice food 😄

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

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US$19.44

1 night, 2 adults

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Enjivai Hostel

Arusha

Situated in Arusha, 8.2 km from Old German Boma, Enjivai Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Price from

US$44

1 night, 2 adults

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Maasai Hostel Tanzania

Arusha

Set in Arusha, 6.9 km from Uhuru monument, Maasai Hostel Tanzania offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Meghan Jaden

From

Ireland

A very clean, comfortable hostel. We were very impressed with our room and the facilities in general. It felt very homey but still very clean. Swahiba and his girlfriend are excellent hosts and made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. They showed us all the best local spots to go to and we even did a last minute day trip tour of Arusha with Swahiba which we thoroughly enjoyed. We would highly recommend this lovely hostel- which felt more like a home away from home than a hostel!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

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US$15.75

1 night, 2 adults

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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.

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