At View Mountain House - Backpackers, you'll be 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Cultural Heritage Centre and 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium. Highlights at this hostel include free self-service breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Mountain house, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and pet-sitting services. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Arusha hostel include Arusha Clock Tower and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts.
Maasai Market and Curios Crafts - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
Arusha Clock Tower - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
Njiro Complex - 10 min drive - 6.7 km
Getting around
Arusha (ARK) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Kaffé Koffee Arusha - 6 min drive
Kwa Mrombo - 3 min drive
Jade Inn - 6 min drive
The Lively Lady Bar & Grill - 6 min drive
KAHAWA cafe Shoppers - 5 min drive
About this property
View Mountain House - Backpackers
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.
A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly View Mountain House - Backpackers. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Arusha hostel.
5 guestrooms or units
Breakfast available (free)
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff members are multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Library
Terrace
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Smoking in designated areas
Locker space
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
View Mountain House - Backpackers offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with fans and blackout curtains. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
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 lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
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-per cent 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 are welcome and stay free
Only dogs and cats are allowed
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.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Late check-in fee: 50 per cent of room rate for check-in between midnight and 4:30 AM
Rollaway bed fee: USD 22.5 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.
Property is also known as
View Mountain House
View Mountain House - Backpackers Arusha
Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at View Mountain House - Backpackers?
View Mountain House - Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Is parking available at View Mountain House - Backpackers?
Yep, View Mountain House - Backpackers has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.
Does View Mountain House - Backpackers serve breakfast?
Yeah, complimentary self-service brekkie is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at View Mountain House - Backpackers?
No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.
Is there a bar or restaurant at View Mountain House - Backpackers?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?
What time are check-in & check-out at View Mountain House - Backpackers?
Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
Are pets allowed at View Mountain House - Backpackers?
Cats and dogs are welcome at View Mountain House - Backpackers, with pet-sitting services and food and water bowls on offer.