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The 10 Best Guest Houses in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Guest rooms at the guest house are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen and a dining area. Chibuba Airport Accommodation offers certain units with garden views, and all rooms are fitted with a kettle. All rooms come with a seating area.

Nice bungalow, spacious with comfortable beds and clean. There is a swimming pool to freshen. The airport shuttle is real, with a very friendly driver. We had a very good dinner and one of the best chapatis in our Tanzanian trip. Friendly staff

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8.3
Very good
255 reviews
Price from
£88
per night

Situated 2.7 km from Coco Beach, 10 km from Tanzania National Stadium and 19 km from Kunduchi Water Park, New Kivulini Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation located in Dar es Salaam. This guest house features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

it seemed safe with a gate and bars on the windows

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6.3
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14 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Ngalawa Bush Route Hostel, a property with a terrace and a bar, is located in Dar es Salaam, 19 km from Kunduchi Water Park, 3.3 km from Village Museum, as well as 5.4 km from National Museum and House of Culture. The property is set 9 km from Uhuru Stadium, 10 km from Tazara Railway Station and 15 km from Water World. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Tanzania National Stadium is 8.9 km away.

A continental breakfast is available daily at the guest house.

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Towels and bed linen are featured in the guest house.

Lazy Lagoon Island is 30 km from the guest house, while National Museum and House of Culture is 31 km away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 39 km from RK Residence.

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£41
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The spacious guest house comes with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house.

Tanzania National Stadium is 41 km from the guest house, while Water World is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, 45 km from J & S LUGALLA HOUSE.

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£24
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Lunguya Annex Lodge, a property with a garden, is set in Dar es Salaam, 17 km from Tanzania National Stadium, 43 km from Kunduchi Water Park, as well as 16 km from Uhuru Stadium. This guest house offers free private parking and a housekeeping service. The guest house features family rooms.

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • Avg. price/night: £14.34
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 505 reviews
    Good location, not too busy, but at the same time close to Morocco station where you can get the bus to the city centre. Safe area. Breakfast included. Host is helpful and available. Good wifi, big lockers. The dorm has both aircon and fans, and the temperature is just right (not freezing).
    AnitaAbrd
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £23.90
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 28 reviews
    Great location, easy to reach , safe and very clean place…. I will recommend this place to my friends..the host is superb and always on time
    Mahmud
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £27.88
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 185 reviews
    Really nice host which organised us local snacks for our arrival. She served us a really delicious dinner which was very cheap. She even organised us transports from the harbour to the hotel and from the hotel to the airport as well. It was fantastic.
    Hannes
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £83.46
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 423 reviews
    The hotel is in the city centre, near to the harbour and ferry terminals (ferryboat to Zanzibar). It’s very clean, good new furniture, very fast lifts, good breakfast and charming staff
    Said
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £39.43
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 460 reviews
    Excellent cheap/good value hotel for a city centre stopover. Ideal for access to the Zanzibar ferries which are just a few minutes walk. Good restaurants nearby too.
    GTseth
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £14.34
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 505 reviews
    Amazing staff and excellent breakfast. Clean and tidy rooms. Good WiFi. 5-8 km to shekilonga( bus station for onwards journeys) and city center. Boda boda is available just outside the hostel. Laundry service available too
    SajithR
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £74.93
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review
    The property was in a great location and the apartment itself was spacious. The host and ground staff were friendly and reliable which made my stay comfortable.
    Silkiluwasha
    People with friends
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5 reviews
    A very tidy and nice Air BnB apartment equipped with everything you need.A good bed and nice bathroom.Miriam is a great host and there when you need her ,very nice and wants to share all she knows about the area .I had a great stay!
    Lucas
    Solo traveller
  • 6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 86 reviews
    Great location. Easy to get a restaurant nearby and a cab downstairs. And forex bureau (in the mall). Great host. Supportive with additional information. Great view and nice swimming pool. Smart TV with Netflix and Prime Video. WiFi was great.
    Dorine
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 39 reviews
    Great hotel, and Gordon is a great host. Rooms are comfortable, pool is relaxing, food is amazing and a great upper terrace. Nice and quiet for a work trip.
    Mathias
    Group

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