Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Arusha with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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Terrace/patio
Property entrance
Desk, free WiFi
Free daily continental breakfast
Rooftop terrace

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Sokoine Road, Arusha

What's nearby

  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Njiro Complex - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karibu Uzunguni City Park - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kitamu Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Africafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Arusha Center Inn Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fifi's - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel

Property highlights
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a hair salon at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe
Room features
All 52 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Arusha Backpackers Hotel Hostel
Arusha Backpackers
Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Is Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?

As of 21 November 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel on 30 November 2024 start from $17.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel located?

Situated in Arusha, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium and Arusha Declaration Monument. Arusha Clock Tower and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best quality-price hostel you can find in arusha
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

José

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sibgle room is very small, i had a room with a window which makes it fine. But ist is clean, close to the busstation. An easy stay for short term.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Aleksandar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good and cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, very enjoyable.
It was a very enjoyable stay, the people were so friendly, I felt as if I was with my family. The management help me with everything that I needed, they even assisted in directing me to the local sports field for exercise, advised about the Covid test, call taxi's, and helped me with electrical points for my laptop in the restaurant. They speak excellent English. It is clean, comfortable and excellent value for money. I can recommend Arusha Backpackers very highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Tuncay

Liked: Room comfort
WiFi is only roof
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Jay
The service was good, just some staff needs to change, good place to stay overall
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

KELVYN

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
very noisy.
Its fine. But it is soooo loud. They have metal bins in each room. Metal locks on every door. They start to clean the rooms before 8am. There is only wire mesh separating each room from the corridor.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent place but bed bugs...
This place is reasonable value. The room is small, but there’s a good, covered terrace. The price is stellar and the staff helpful. They hooked me up with a good safari. The WiFi does not work in the room, but it’s good on the terrace. Unfortunately, they have a serious bed bug problem. I’ve since had to pay a lot to get my luggage and clothes clean, making it an expensive stay. I also didn’t sleep well for two nights due to the itchiness.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Rhi, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for the budget traveller
Arusha Backpackers is in a great location for the safari and kilimanjaro offices in the centre of town that you can book when you arrive. It is also walking distance from the supermarket and cash points. It has a bar on the roof which is great for chilling in after kili/safari. Rooms and bathrooms were clean, and water was hot!! Overall, a great place to stay for a budget traveller.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Great stay
The staff were friendly, rooms basic but comfortable and nice hot showers
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value
Warm water, clean, beautiful rooftop bar and decent location! All for very good rate
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

P&D, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value close to town
Very helpful and pleasant staff. Free breakfast was nice and internet on rooftop lounge was good. Rooms are a bit small and clostraphobic if you don't have a window but fan helps. We booked safari at hotel with Big 5 and it turned out well despite my reservations about all the persistant guys hawking tours outside the hostel. They are just trying to make a living. Staff also helped book our shuttle bus to Nairobi via Riverside which was a good ride.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

P&D, Canada

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Close to downtown a d bus stop
Enjoyed bar/restaurant, free breakfast and booked safari from here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Trish, Michigan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Backpackers Hostel
Staff was very nice and polite. Hostel close to roads so it was noisy and hard to sleep at night. Room was super cozy, had a hole in the wall and could use a paint job but overall clean. Internet spotty, usually no wifi during the day for the three days I was there but was always on at night and the majority of the mornings unless the power was out. For a price of 8$/day with a free breakfast it was a good deal. Not luxurious but got the job done.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find
Room was small as expected but cheap and comfortable. Downside was that it had a window facing inside which was just covered in mesh. There was no way to block it or close it so noises and light came through all night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Greta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

wiljon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I paid 6 dollar for a single room, nr 208. The fan, bed and room were ok and the shower is hot. The breakfast was simple, but not bad. This room is quiet, smal no mosquitoes. In nighttime the area does not look inviting and in daytime it is busy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021