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Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel

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

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Sokoine Road, Arusha
  • Place, Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Maasai Market and Curios Crafts
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Arusha Clock Tower
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Single Room

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

Standard Single Room

  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Basic Triple Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room

  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Twin Room

  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Arusha

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel places you within a leisurely stroll of Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium and Arusha Declaration Monument. This 52-room hostel welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Arusha Declaration Monument - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • 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

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffé Koffee Arusha - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hot Plate - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Khan's Barbeque - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fifi's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sanna Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel

Hostel in Arusha with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace
Guests staying at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a hair salon. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other amenities include ceiling fans, desks, and free toiletries. Bathrooms are shared.
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

  • 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 11 AM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 12
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Arusha Backpackers
Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel Arusha

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?

This hostel is located in Arusha, a short 17-minute walk from Arusha Clock Tower and also 18 minutes on foot from Maasai Market and Curios Crafts. You'll also find Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium and Arusha Declaration Monument less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel have a casino on the premises?

No, Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some rooms include slippers.

Are there hot tubs at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?

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

Does Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel.

Does Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Where is the closest airport to Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?

The closest major airport to Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel is Arusha (ARK), which is 4.7 mi away (18 minutes by car). Another top airport is Kilimanjaro (JRO-Kilimanjaro Intl.), which is around 26.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel.

Reviews

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gisele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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