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Banana Farm Eco Hostel

Arusha

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.

E
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, 1,526 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
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.

J
Jackline
From
Turkey
A quiet place to relax and recharge, Housekeeping did a good job, The restaurant was excellent, the bonfire was a great choice while chilling with cold beer and look at the star,and I can definitely recommend it. Thank you, hope to see you soon
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
Location 8.3
Price from
US$36
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.

T
Tabitha
From
Germany
Unbelievable offer - whole apartment including breakfast for less than 20$ Very spacious and 100% clean. The host is amazing. She made us feel home from the first second and made every wish become true.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
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.

R
Rene Gonzalez Medina
From
Chile
Antony is incredible, the place is perfect for chilling out. Beds are comfortable and bathroom is great. Breakfast is so complete that you wouldn't need to have lunch.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 985 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$34
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.

M
Mwanne
From
Angola
From the warm welcome to the impeccably clean and comfortable rooms, this hotel truly impressed. The food was delicious, with a wide variety of options to please every palate. But what truly stood out was the outstanding customer service - friendly, attentive, and always ready to go the extra mile. Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews
Location 8.4
Price from
US$26.01
1 night, 2 adults
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Mambo Arusha Hostel

Arusha

Located in Arusha, 6.6 km from Old German Boma, Mambo Arusha Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

A
AKIKO
From
Japan
My stay here was wonderful. Nam, one of the staff members, was very kind and accommodating. She adjusted the breakfast time to match my schedule, and provided options for lunch and laundry. I stayed for three nights and four days, and felt very relaxed, just like being at home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Location 8.3
Price from
US$30
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.

B
Braforan
From
Serbia
Staff here was so incredibly warm and friendly. We were greeted with smiles and fresh watermelon with ginger juice. We enjoyed the delicious feast we had for dinner and the sweet and savory hot breakfast we were served too. We would recommend staying here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
US$36
1 night, 2 adults
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Aroma Home - Eco-Cabins on a Coffee Farm

Arusha

Set in Arusha, 10 km from Old German Boma, Aroma Home - Eco-Cabins on a Coffee Farm offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

M
Melina
From
Tanzania
If you have to book somewhere in Arusha, make sure you book there! Emmanuel and Saleh are the most welcoming host ever. They make the most delicious food, have the cutest place, and they took us for day trips that were amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$6
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.

S
Sergei
From
Russia
We felt here like at home! We came back to this place several times during our holidays, and the hosts were always friendly. The beds were big and comfortable. They also have mosquito net, hot water, and all necessary stuff. Thanks a lot for hospitality!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Location 8.5
Price from
US$19.44
1 night, 2 adults
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Home Villa Eco Boutique

Arusha

Situated in Arusha, within 8.6 km of Uhuru monument and 8.6 km of Njiro Complex, Home Villa Eco Boutique features accommodation with a bar and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who...

H
Helena
From
Slovenia
Hillary, Neema and Osman are perfect hosts.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews
Location 7.5
Price from
US$20
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.

Most booked hostels in Arusha and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,526 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 297 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Arusha

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 985 reviews

Save money on hostels in Arusha and nearby – budget options available

  • Kizumba House

    Arusha
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 297 reviews

    Kizumba House features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Arusha. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

    From US$12.75 per night

  • IBRAHIM Garden Hostel

    Arusha
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews

    IBRAHIM Garden Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Arusha. The property is around 4.2 km from Njiro Complex, 27 km from Meserani Snake Park and 34 km from Ngurdoto Crater.

    From US$27 per night

  • Runako Hostel

    Arusha
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

    Set in Arusha, 2.4 km from Uhuru monument, Runako Hostel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    From US$45.90 per night

  • Villa Viva Tanzania

    Arusha
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

    Situated in Arusha, 3.4 km from Uhuru monument, Villa Viva Tanzania features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    From US$40 per night

  • Villa Poa

    Arusha
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews

    Located in Arusha, 1.4 km from Njiro Complex, Villa Poa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From US$81 per night

  • White House of Tanzania

    Arusha
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, White House of Tanzania offers accommodations in Arusha.

    From US$42.75 per night

  • Arusha Safari Hostel

    Arusha
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews

    Located in Arusha, 5.1 km from Uhuru monument, Arusha Safari Hostel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a shared lounge.

    From US$15.30 per night

  • Wanyama B&B

    Arusha
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews

    Set in Arusha, 7 km from Uhuru monument, Wanyama B&B offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From US$42.75 per night

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  • Kilimani gardens hostel

    Arusha
    No credit card needed

    Boasting a garden and a bar, Kilimani gardens hostel is set in Arusha, 2.4 km from Old German Boma and 3 km from Uhuru monument.

    From US$40 per night

  • Arusha backpackers homes

    Arusha
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

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

    From US$18 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Set in Arusha, within 2.8 km of Uhuru monument and 4 km of Old German Boma, Bush and Forest Safari Retreat offers accommodation with a terrace and as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

    From US$20 per night

  • Boasting free bikes, bar and views of mountain, Travel for Charity Tanzania- Eco Hostel & Volunteer Center is situated in Arusha, 2.4 km from Uhuru monument.

    From US$9 per night

  • othman homes

    Arusha
    No credit card needed

    Othman homes is located in Arusha, within 3.5 km of Arusha International Conference Centre - AICC and 38 km of Ngurdoto Crater.

    From US$30 per night

  • Stay Inn Back Packers

    Arusha
    No credit card needed

    Stay Inn Back Packers is located in Arusha, 6.2 km from Old German Boma and 11 km from Njiro Complex.

    From US$14.10 per night

  • Karibu Nyumbani Hostel

    Sokon
    No credit card needed

    Set in Sokon, Karibu Nyumbani Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    From US$75.93 per night

  • Kwetu Hostel

    Arusha
    No credit card needed

    Kwetu Hostel is set in Arusha, within 7.4 km of Arusha International Conference Centre - AICC and 35 km of Ngurdoto Crater.

    From US$48 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Arusha and nearby

  • Situated in Arusha, 1.2 km from Old German Boma, Ibrahim Garden Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

    From US$36.72 per night

  • Enjivai Hostel

    Arusha
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    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.

    From US$44 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

    Situated in Arusha, 10 km from Old German Boma, Arusha Jua Eco Home- on coffee farm features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From US$27 per night

  • Situated in Arusha, Sero Safaris Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    From US$26 per night

  • Moivaro eco hostel

    Arusha
    Central location

    Located in Arusha, Moivaro eco hostel features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    From US$46.25 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Located in Arusha, Karibu Eco-Hostel Arusha features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

    Situated in Arusha, 12 km from Old German Boma, Nguruma house of travellers and tours features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From US$12 per night

  • BABA AFRICA HOSTEL

    Arusha
    Central location

    Situated in Arusha and with Uhuru monument reachable within 3.9 km, BABA AFRICA HOSTEL features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

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  • Banana Farm Eco Hostel

    Hostel in Arusha
    Avg. price/night: US$23.75
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,526 reviews
    The best hostel I've ever been to. The people are exceptionally nice and helpful, the food is amazing and made from local crops, rooms are clean, we also went to the safari organised by them and were very positively impressed. I have nothing bad to say and I'll for sure stay there again if I'm near
    Guest review by
    Jakub
    Young couple

  • Banana Farm Eco Hostel

    Hostel in Arusha
    Avg. price/night: US$23.75
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,526 reviews
    Wow, what a find! Tucked away in a lush banana plantation near Arusha, this eco-hostel stole my heart. My cozy barn cabin felt like a treehouse dream, complete with a porch swing and stunning Mount Meru views. But the real showstopper? The incredibly cheap eats and drinks! I feasted on delicious organic meals straight from the farm without breaking the bank. If you're after an authentic Tanzanian experience that's easy on the wallet, Banana Farm Eco Hostel is a must-visit. Trust me, your taste buds and your budget will thank you!
    Guest review by
    Frank
    Group

  • Banana Farm Eco Hostel

    Hostel in Arusha
    Avg. price/night: US$23.75
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,526 reviews
    This property is fantastic for backpackers, budget travellers, woofers and those looking for an environmental stay. The banana and coffee plantation surround the rooms giving wonderful views. Rooms are basic and clean, with eco-generated hot water and electricity. The tour around the property was reasonably interesting. For the price you pay, you can't go wrong.
    Guest review by
    Neil & Sharon
    Young couple

  • Arusha Safari Hostel

    Hostel in Arusha
    Avg. price/night: US$15.30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
    The staff is realy kind and helpfull. The rooms are fine. You pay a good (cheap) price to stay here and a nice breakfast is included. Dinner is possible, they serve delicious food. We had a lovely stay. I would definetly recommend this hostel, especially for students.
    Guest review by
    Janine
    Group

  • Mufasa city Hostel and Apartments

    Hostel in Arusha
    Avg. price/night: US$60
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
    Best hostel in Africa so far, hostel is modern and in great location. I was also allowed early check-in, the girl who works there is very intelligent and extremely helpful
    Guest review by
    Olafs
    Solo traveller

  • IBRAHIM Garden Hostel

    Hostel in Arusha
    Avg. price/night: US$27
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
    Arusha has many youth hostels, but a lot of them are in inconvenient and difficult-to-find locations. It's not entirely safe to walk around Arusha after dark, so that can be a problem. Green Garden is in a fantastically central location, but still on a quiet, green side street where you don't hear the city's loud traffic at all. And the grounds of the hostel are really beautiful.
    Guest review by
    LorenG
    Solo traveller