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Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers kick back on the rooftop terrace at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel or enjoy local flavors at the cozy bar after fueling up for adventure

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This backpacker-friendly retreat offers a rooftop terrace with stunning views, continental breakfast, in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a bar to unwind.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Basic Single Room

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

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Basic Triple Room

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Arusha is home to Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel. Lake Duluti and Mt. Meru reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Natural History Museum and Cultural Heritage Centre. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Arusha travel guide
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Sokoine Road, Arusha

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
  • Sanna Restaurant Rooftop
    2 min drive
  • Jade Inn
    9 min walk
  • KAHAWA cafe Shoppers
    5 min walk
  • Fifi's
    15 min walk

About this property

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel

Property highlights
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a hair salon at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All 52 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel located?

Situated in Arusha, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium and Arusha Declaration Monument. Arusha Clock Tower and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wiljon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I paid 6 dollar for a single room, nr 208. The fan, bed and room were ok and the shower is hot. The breakfast was simple, but not bad. This room is quiet, smal no mosquitoes. In nighttime the area does not look inviting and in daytime it is busy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Roberto

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tuva

Greit hostel, har det man trenger
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Aleksandar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good and cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

João

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Regular

The staff was friendly and the shared toilets were clean. The bar upstairs On the rooftop in also nice. The main downs were the fact that we had a room without windows but an opening on the top Facing the hallway that had only a mosquito net - there was a group of young, drunk Americans that was really loud and it literally sounded like they were chatting and laughing inside our room. Also, we were told not to leave the hotel at night for safety reasons. We did leave to find some food, but we left all belongings at the hotel (including phones)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hot shower

Hot shower and clean and nice staffs Only WiFi is not so good during daytime but it’s fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Rhi

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Great stay

The staff were friendly, rooms basic but comfortable and nice hot showers
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

P&D

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
Verified

8/10 Good

P&D

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
Verified

8/10 Good

mai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

屋上テラスが居心地が良い

屋上のテラスで飲食が出来、Wi-Fiも繋がり、街の人々の様子が見渡せます。メルー山も目の前に見えて、非常に居心地が良かったです。宿泊費に朝食は含まれていて、朝食は屋上のテラスで食べれます。温かいミルクや紅茶、コーヒーを飲めてとても良かったです。部屋はたまに蚊が居ますので、虫除けやベープなどを持っていくと良いです。コンセントはありました。私はスタンダードシングルルームに5泊しました。部屋は狭く古いですが、掃除はよくされてて清潔です。トイレは男女兼用ですが、数がたくさんあるので大丈夫でした。 スタッフの方々は若い人が多く、住み込みで働いてる人も居ました。みなさん感じが良かったです。ホテルの入り口のガレージの管理を、マサイの方々がされてました。何泊かするうちに顔見知りになり、お話も出来ました。値段が安く、人とも交流が出来て、古いけどこまめに掃除されてて、とても気に入りました。ルームサービスはありません。お湯を沸かせる携帯ポットを持って行かれたら、温かいものを部屋で飲めて便利だと思います。ホテルから近い大型スーパーは今改装中で閉まってました。2018年2月現在。スーパーは歩いて20分くらいの時計台の近くにありました。冷えたペットボトルの水は、屋上のテラスカフェで買えます。便利でした。
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Trish

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

1泊ならあり

6ドルのシングルルーム泊。安いですから文句は言えないけれどレビューで読んだ通り、大通り沿いなので音はうるさいです。Wifiも3階のレストランでしか接続できません。レストランは屋上なので寒いですので夜は上着を着て行きましょう。部屋のカギは南京錠。ドアの上は破れた網戸。廊下も破れた網戸、ベッドには蚊帳もないので虫に対しては自己防衛必須です。でも、朝食もついてこの値段なので文句はありません。しかし私は虫がどうしても気になったので翌日ホテルを変えました。洗面台やシャワー、トイレはたくさんあったので混雑で待つことはありませんでした。スタッフもみんな英語が堪能でフレンドリーです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fei

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

還行

旅館在市中心，很方便，但是我們住的房間沒窗戶，不通風怪氣味很重，房間很老舊，但只住一天還行，頂樓餐廳可以看市區景觀很不錯
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gisele

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