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Take advantage of free self-serve breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at View Mountain House - Backpackers. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Mountain house, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Arusha is home to View Mountain House - Backpackers. Arusha Declaration Monument and Natural History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Cultural Heritage Centre and Meserani Snake Park. 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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Ngusero Street, Arusha, 00000

What's nearby

  • Cultural Heritage Centre
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Arusha Declaration Monument
    7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Arusha Clock Tower
    7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts
    7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Arusha International Conference Centre
    8 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Arusha (ARK)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • KaffĂ© Koffee Arusha
    6 min drive
  • Kwa Mrombo
    3 min drive
  • Msumbi Coffee
    5 min drive
  • Highway Bar
    7 min drive
  • Jade Inn
    6 min drive

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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

Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 22.5 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is View Mountain House - Backpackers pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at View Mountain House - Backpackers?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available from midnight– 4:30 AM for a fee of 50%.

What time is check-out at View Mountain House - Backpackers?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does View Mountain House - Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is View Mountain House - Backpackers located?

Situated in Arusha, this hostel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Cultural Heritage Centre and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium and Arusha Declaration Monument. Arusha Clock Tower and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts are also within 6 mi (10 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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