Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Arusha hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge
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Terrace/patio
Desk, free WiFi
Property entrance
Rooftop terrace
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
The price is ₹1,227
₹1,448 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec

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About the area

Map
Sokoine Road, Arusha

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 19 min drive
  • Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.) - 79 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

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

Languages

English, Swahili

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 52 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age: 12
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 12

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Safari nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel like?
Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel is a short 17-minute walk from Arusha Clock Tower and 18 minutes' walk from Maasai Market and Curios Crafts.

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

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.
Stéphane, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jesse, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The best quality-price hostel you can find in arusha
Luca, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
José, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very good and cheap.
Aleksandar, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sarah, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

WiFi is only roof
Tuncay, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Jay
The service was good, just some staff needs to change, good place to stay overall
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
KELVYN, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Andrea, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Rhi, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
The staff were friendly, rooms basic but comfortable and nice hot showers
Robert, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great value
Warm water, clean, beautiful rooftop bar and decent location! All for very good rate
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Cheri, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
P&D, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Close to downtown a d bus stop
Enjoyed bar/restaurant, free breakfast and booked safari from here.
P&D, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Trish, 4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Roberto, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Greta, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review