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The 10 Best Hostels in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Some of the best backpacker spots in Dar es Salaam

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Situated in Dar es Salaam, 1 km from Msasani Beach, The Slow Leopard features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is around 1.6 km from Coco Beach, 1.8 km from Yacht Club Beach and 14 km from Tanzania National Stadium. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and free WiFi throughout the property.

The rooms include air conditioning, and some rooms at the hostel have a balcony.

The staff here is amazing, they will help you with anything. I really felt at home during my stay. great breakfast is served everyday and they have a lot of nice food! special thanks to Ester for teaching me Swahili every day! See you again!

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8.4
Very good
420 reviews
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£12
per night

Located in Dar es Salaam, 14 km from Tanzania National Stadium, The Nest Haven Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. The property is set 14 km from Kunduchi Water Park, 10 km from Village Museum and 11 km from Tazara Railway Station. The hostel features family rooms.

Nice staff, Good breakfast, wifi okay, all pretty good. Moved to gallivanter hostel when I returned to Dar a week later because I wanted to see how it was in a different hostel. Wish I didn't. Now I wished I booked nest haven again instead. Oh well.

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7.9
Good
109 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

JJ & JE Family House is set in Dar es Salaam. Around 9 km from Tanzania National Stadium, the property is also 10 km away from Kariakoo Market and offers free WiFi. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers.

At the hostel, the rooms include a desk. At JJ & JE Family House the rooms have a seating area.

The effort the staff would do to make you comfortable was really amazing. Very closer to the airport too

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7.8
Good
199 reviews
Price from
£11
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Set in Dar es Salaam, within 2.2 km of Coco Beach and 11 km of Tanzania National Stadium, Melvis' place offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 18 km from Kunduchi Water Park, 3.4 km from Village Museum and 5.5 km from National Museum and House of Culture. Guests can enjoy garden views.

At the hostel all rooms have air conditioning and a private bathroom.

The environment, the rooms was clean toilet as well was so clean bathrooms with hot water free wi-fi 24/7 the location also is perfect you can go anywhere from the place it's more safe also

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5
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5 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

Attractively set in the Sinza district of Dar es Salaam, Nest Haven Homestay-Hostel is set 14 km from Kunduchi Water Park, 10 km from Village Museum and 11 km from Tazara Railway Station. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 14 km from Tanzania National Stadium.

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Set in Dar es Salaam, 12 km from Tanzania National Stadium, Cocobongo Beach Lodge offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is around 38 km from Kunduchi Water Park, 11 km from Uhuru Stadium and 15 km from Tazara Railway Station. Village Museum is 17 km from the hostel and Water World is 34 km away.

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Situated in Dar es Salaam, 500 metres from Msasani Beach, Taste of Mexico Hostel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Avg. price/night: £189.58
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 341 reviews
    the security was very thorough we felt safe as soon as we entered the gates. Zanzibar ferry was literally across the road. the room was huge, bath room was very modern with the option of a window into the bedroom. rooftop restaurant was so cheap yet great quality.
    Brendan
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews
    It was a great location and wonderful to have a pool; I liked that there was a common area too. It was great to have a fridge and that there was laundry service! And the staff was incredibly nice! As I was traveling solo as a woman, it meant a lot to me that I felt very comfortable and safe at Baobab village. I highly recommend it.
    Emily Mae
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £27.22
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 209 reviews
    The hostel is a very safe, quite upscale neighbourhood, where I saw a lot of embassies or ambassador residences. The room was comfortable enough, especially when the A/C was on, which depended on other guests being cold or not. The breakfast was good, considering the price, and it helped get the day started with energy. The swimming pool is a great bonus, as it is very hot in Dar es Salaam, so a dip is always welcome.
    Carlos
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £20.01
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 794 reviews
    The room was clean, the air-conditioning great, plenty of hot water, the bed was quite reasonable. WiFi ok. The hotel is in a great location, our room was quiet , and 10 minutes walk from the ferry. The area seemed safe. All this for £14 per night, is fantastic value. The hotel can also organise a taxi to the airport for 25,000 Ts. Definitely stay here again.
    Lee
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £27.22
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 209 reviews
    Absolutely loved this hostel! The owners and staff are the loveliest people. The location is great and very safe. There are cafes, restaurants and a supermarket nearby. 15min walk to the beach. The breakfast was really nice. I stayed in the female dorm and it was very clean and spacious. I will definitely be going back at the end of my trip!
    Sophia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £16.01
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 272 reviews
    Great location, very comfortable, clean bathrooms. Friendly staff. The hostel is open 24/7!
    PARK
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £14.41
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 501 reviews
    Consider the price, everything is good. It may be the most clean hostel at the price range. I staied at the 8 persons dormitory, and the room has plenty of space for everyone communicate and hanging around. Choose it if u want to experience this hostel, don't choose it if u only stay at veryexpensive hotels at the past.
    PENG
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £14.41
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 501 reviews
    Honestly one of the best hostels in Tanzania
    Maryanne
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £10.09
    4.4
    Scored 4.4
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 94 reviews
    For the price, some of the cheapest accommodation in Dar es Salaam it was value for money. It also has a great location. The place was really quite clean inside the rooms though the rest of the hotel was not.
    de beer
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £14.41
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 501 reviews
    Best hostel i've seen in Tanzania, great services, well located, very clean, good staff, good air condition, and breakfast included, thanks Safe and Feelbe
    Hakim Says
    Solo traveller

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