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Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Arusha hostel

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Sokoine Road, Arusha
  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Arusha Clock Tower
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Arusha International Conference Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Triple Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Basic Twin Room

  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room

  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Arusha

In Arusha .Within a 15-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium and Arusha Declaration Monument. Arusha Clock Tower and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Njiro Complex - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 18 min drive

About this property

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Arusha hostel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel also features a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a hair salon. Self parking is free.

This Arusha hostel is smoke free.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel offers 52 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. This Arusha hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Parking included
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The price is $48
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
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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 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel to the airport?

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel is 4.7 mi (18-min drive) away from the Arusha (ARK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel.

Does Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel have a pool?

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel to downtown Arusha?

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel is 5.2 mi away from Arusha.

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Stéphane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bedbugs is the room

The people were nice but unfortunately we had bedbugs in our room. Also the location is very noisy and the continental breakfast is really really basic.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness

Great backpackers - for price

Great stay when booking on line for cheaper price. Very clean, decent rooms for price nice and cool even with out AC, good breakfast considering price with great roof top view of mountain. Only issue is hot water some times did work and wifi was super spotty working only 10% of time if you can connect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

Tuva

Traveled with group
Greit hostel, har det man trenger
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Takenori

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Roberto

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is good because is in town, but the room was noisy, the bed was missing woods then was broken, then the mattress and blankets was too old, and uncomfortable to sleep after a long day journey.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Greta

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