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L&j modern backpackers BnB

Mwananyamala, Dar es Salaam

Situated within 11 km of Tanzania National Stadium and 17 km of Kunduchi Water Park, L&j modern backpackers BnB offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Dar es Salaam.

J
Jakub
From
Poland
A very nice and clean place with tasty breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
Price from
US$15
1 night, 2 adults

Gallivanters Hostel

Msasani, Dar es Salaam

Set in Dar es Salaam and with Coco Beach reachable within 1.6 km, Gallivanters Hostel offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden.

_
_mumbaitraveller
From
India
Spacious. Relaxed and accomodating. Great staff. Run very well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 460 reviews
Price from
US$36.10
1 night, 2 adults

The Slow Leopard

Msasani, Dar es Salaam

The Slow Leopard in Dar es Salaam provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a bar.

M
Mukondeleli Sandy
From
South Africa
The common area has a nice vibe to it, stuff is incredible & helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 470 reviews
Price from
US$51.61
1 night, 2 adults

The Nest Haven Hostel

Sinza, Dar es Salaam

Located in Dar es Salaam, 14 km from Tanzania National Stadium, The Nest Haven Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

J
Joseph
From
Tanzania
The staffs were really nice and welcoming, it was easy to get help from them, my stay felt like home
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Price from
US$15
1 night, 2 adults

JJ & JE Family House

Dar es Salaam

Set in Dar es Salaam, 9.1 km from Tanzania National Stadium, JJ & JE Family House offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

J
Joshua
From
Canada
I enjoyed my stay here! I just needed to stay for one night before I flew home, and it was well worth it. The staff were very friendly, and I felt welcomed into the family. I was the only guest that night, and I was upgraded to a bigger room, which was very kind of them! When I arrived, I was quite hungry and they were quick to make me a snack while I waited for dinner. The dinner and breakfast was good too. It was close enough to the airport that I could walk there in the morning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Price from
US$27
1 night, 2 adults
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L&j modern backpackers BnB

Mwananyamala, Dar es Salaam

Situated within 11 km of Tanzania National Stadium and 17 km of Kunduchi Water Park, L&j modern backpackers BnB offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Dar es Salaam.

J
Jakub
From
Poland
A very nice and clean place with tasty breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
Price from
US$15
1 night, 2 adults

Gallivanters Hostel

Msasani, Dar es Salaam

Set in Dar es Salaam and with Coco Beach reachable within 1.6 km, Gallivanters Hostel offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden.

_
_mumbaitraveller
From
India
Spacious. Relaxed and accomodating. Great staff. Run very well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 460 reviews
Price from
US$36.10
1 night, 2 adults

The Slow Leopard

Msasani, Dar es Salaam

The Slow Leopard in Dar es Salaam provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a bar.

M
Mukondeleli Sandy
From
South Africa
The common area has a nice vibe to it, stuff is incredible & helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 470 reviews
Price from
US$51.61
1 night, 2 adults

The Nest Haven Hostel

Sinza, Dar es Salaam

Located in Dar es Salaam, 14 km from Tanzania National Stadium, The Nest Haven Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

J
Joseph
From
Tanzania
The staffs were really nice and welcoming, it was easy to get help from them, my stay felt like home
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Price from
US$15
1 night, 2 adults

JJ & JE Family House

Dar es Salaam

Set in Dar es Salaam, 9.1 km from Tanzania National Stadium, JJ & JE Family House offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

J
Joshua
From
Canada
I enjoyed my stay here! I just needed to stay for one night before I flew home, and it was well worth it. The staff were very friendly, and I felt welcomed into the family. I was the only guest that night, and I was upgraded to a bigger room, which was very kind of them! When I arrived, I was quite hungry and they were quick to make me a snack while I waited for dinner. The dinner and breakfast was good too. It was close enough to the airport that I could walk there in the morning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Price from
US$27
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 470 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 470 reviews
Great location Amazing food Clean rooms & great AC Nice overall vibe & very safe
Guest review by
Laura
Young couple