View Mountain House - Backpackers

Property class: 2

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Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Lounge
Living area

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ngusero Street, Arusha, 00000
  • Place, Cultural Heritage Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Arusha Clock Tower
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Njiro Complex
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Arusha

Located 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Cultural Heritage Centre, View Mountain House - Backpackers is within a 10-minute drive of Arusha Clock Tower. This 5-room hostel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Cultural Heritage Centre - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Njiro Complex - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • East & Southern African Management Institute - 12 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffé Koffee Arusha - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kwa Mrombo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jade Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Lively Lady Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KAHAWA cafe Shoppers - ‬5 min drive

About this property

View Mountain House - Backpackers

At View Mountain House - Backpackers, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a library. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls and pet-sitting services. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include electric kettles, fans, and desks.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Mountain house

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 50-percent of room rate for check-in between midnight and 4:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 22.5 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Late check-in fee: 50-percent of room rate for check-in between midnight and 4:30 AM
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 22.5 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: noon—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

View Mountain House
View Mountain House - Backpackers Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at View Mountain House - Backpackers?

View Mountain House - Backpackers offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around View Mountain House - Backpackers?

This hostel is located in Arusha, close to Arusha Clock Tower, Njiro Complex, and Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium. You'll also find Maasai Market and Curios Crafts and Cultural Heritage Centre within a short drive.

Is there parking available at View Mountain House - Backpackers?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hostel. Though parking is available on request, wheelchair-accessible parking is also available.

Does View Mountain House - Backpackers feature a casino at the property?

No, View Mountain House - Backpackers doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at View Mountain House - Backpackers?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is View Mountain House - Backpackers a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a free daily breakfast at this hostel.

Are there hot tubs at View Mountain House - Backpackers?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does View Mountain House - Backpackers have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, View Mountain House - Backpackers serves free self-serve breakfast at Mountain house each morning.

Will View Mountain House - Backpackers allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free at View Mountain House - Backpackers and the property also provides pet-sitting services and food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at View Mountain House - Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from View Mountain House - Backpackers?

The closest major airport to View Mountain House - Backpackers is Arusha (ARK), which is 4.7 mi away (18 minutes by car). Another top airport is Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.), which is around 28 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at View Mountain House - Backpackers?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at View Mountain House - Backpackers.

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