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L &j modern backpackers BnB

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Dar es Salaam with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Standard Double Room | Shared kitchen | Fridge, microwave
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Free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at L &j modern backpackers BnB. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Tomorrow

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Located on the ground floor
Wardrobe or closet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Mwananyamala Hospital Rd, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam, 110000

What's nearby

  • Makumbusho Village - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • The Slipway - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Kariakoo Market - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Coco Beach - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 21 min drive
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 38 min drive

About this property

L &j modern backpackers BnB

Bed & breakfast located in Mwananyamala
At L &j modern backpackers BnB, you can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and bicycle parking
  • A ballroom and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at L &j modern backpackers BnB have thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • Wardrobes/closets, portable fans, and limited housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 2 per night)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat (30 inches high)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10 (one-way), (from 5 to 15 years old)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 2 per night (33 ft away)

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
This property only accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

L &j modern backpackers BnB Dar es Salaam
L &j modern backpackers BnB Bed & breakfast
L &j modern backpackers BnB Bed & breakfast Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Is L &j modern backpackers BnB pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at L &j modern backpackers BnB?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at L &j modern backpackers BnB?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does L &j modern backpackers BnB provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per person applies.

Where is L &j modern backpackers BnB located?

Located in Mwananyamala, this bed & breakfast is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Makumbusho Village and within 3 mi (5 km) of Little Theatre and Nafasi Art Space. Msasani Bay Beach and Mwenge Carvers Market are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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