Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property

Room options

Basic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Triple Room

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Shared Dormitory

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Arusha

At Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium and Arusha Declaration Monument. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hostel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Arusha hostel include Arusha Clock Tower and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts.
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What's nearby

  • Arusha Declaration Monument - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Arusha Clock Tower - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Arusha International Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

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

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel also features a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a hair salon. Self parking is free.

This Arusha hostel is smoke free.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel offers 52 accommodations with free toiletries and a ceiling fan. This Arusha hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Arusha Backpackers Hotel Hostel

Arusha Backpackers

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel Arusha

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?

As of 30 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel on 3 Jun 2026 start from NZ$26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?

Yep, Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel has a free self car park.

Does Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental breakfast is on offer daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?

No, Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 11 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

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 traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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 traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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