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The 10 Best Hostels in Moshi, Tanzania

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Set in Moshi, 43 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Hostel Kiliwood offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Well the place is good 👍.very quiet,it's clean place the food is perfectly cooked depending on your diet.,it has a hot shower.good customer services,it's privately secured.the cost is reasonable & affordable.for any travel enthusiastic should came and taste moshi travel experienced..any trips would wish for will be guided as soon as possible.with management.

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9.5
Exceptional
31 reviews

Located in Moshi, 41 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Backyard Moshi Eco Bungalows provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. 1.8 km from Moshi Railway Station and 41 km from Kilimanjaro National Park, the property features a bar and barbecue facilities. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a tour desk and free WiFi.

At the hostel you will find a restaurant serving African cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Backyard Moshi is an amazing place! It is so tastefully decorated with a vibrant vibe yet so calm and relaxing. Comfortable, clean, and welcoming✨️ I totally recommend this place and definitely my first option next time I am in Moshi again! Thank you!

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8.6
Fabulous
106 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Climbers Home has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Moshi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, each room includes a desk. At Climbers Home the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

hot water, wi-fi was far better compare to other places in Tanzania and the food was exceptional

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8.1
Very good
414 reviews

Situated in Moshi, 39 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Mountain Bikes House features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property has a bar, as well as a restaurant serving African cuisine. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hostel offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at Mountain Bikes House.

Rahim and his staff is super friendly and helpful. Enjoyed my stay a lot!

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8.2
Very good
117 reviews

Offering a barbecue and views of the city, We Travel Hostel is located in Moshi, 100 metres from Main Market Moshi (Soko la Kati). Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

Mosque Moshi is 200 metres from We Travel Hostel, while Mawenzi Hospital (Regional Government hospital) is 300 metres away. The nearest airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport, 31 km from the property.

The room was really big, super clean and the private bathroom was definitely great! Asante sana!

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8.8
Fabulous
241 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Situated in Moshi, 41 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro Trekcity Hostel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. 4.8 km from Moshi Railway Station and 41 km from Kilimanjaro National Park, the property provides a terrace and a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Hot shower, quiet surroundings, very friendly atmosphere, the hostel is just beautiful! Everyone is really helpful with organizing tours or transport to the busstation. We loved our stay :)

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8.9
Fabulous
9 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Situated in Moshi, 39 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Pazuri Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

Great staff. Nice room. Great breakfasts. Nice local bar outside gate. Bar with Pool and pork joint 5 mins walk away.

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8.5
Very good
16 reviews

Set in Moshi, 42 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Barazani Garden Villa offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, every room has a wardrobe. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, while some rooms come with a kitchen with a fridge.

Very nice breakfast and rooms. But the best part were the people working there. Incredibly nice and helpful. At times we felt like friends more than guests. 10/10 would recommend anyone!

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7.9
Good
37 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Set in Moshi, 39 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Rafiki Backpackers & Guesthouse offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property features a bar, as well as a restaurant serving Indian cuisine. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

The hostel offers a barbecue. Guests at Rafiki Backpackers & Guesthouse will be able to enjoy activities in and around Moshi, like cycling.

Very nice staff, beautiful view on Kilimanjaro!

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7.5
Good
47 reviews

Featuring a garden, shared lounge and views of garden, J&M Hostel is located in Moshi, 37 km from Mount Kilimanjaro. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.3 km from Moshi Railway Station.

At the hostel, every room is fitted with a balcony. All units at J&M Hostel are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen.

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Price from
£8
per night

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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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  • Hostel Kiliwood
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 31 reviews

    Set in Moshi, 43 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Hostel Kiliwood offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    スタッフが優しくて過ごしやすかったです!! ハイキングなど色々連れてってくれてありがとうございました!!

  • Kilimanjaro Trekcity Hostel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 9 reviews

    Situated in Moshi, 41 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro Trekcity Hostel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Supernice helpful staff, good food, new interior and beautiful outside swings- we loved this place!!!

  • We Travel Hostel
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 241 reviews

    Offering a barbecue and views of the city, We Travel Hostel is located in Moshi, 100 metres from Main Market Moshi (Soko la Kati). Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

    Very central, comfortable and clean!! Very lovely staff too!

  • Backyard Moshi Eco Bungalows
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 106 reviews

    Located in Moshi, 41 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Backyard Moshi Eco Bungalows provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Very nicely built houses!

  • Pazuri Hostel
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 16 reviews

    Situated in Moshi, 39 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Pazuri Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

    Clean, good location, solid bathroom facilities. For the low price point this is a good option.

  • Mountain Bikes House
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 117 reviews

    Situated in Moshi, 39 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Mountain Bikes House features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Good place to meet up travellers and very kind owner

  • Climbers Home
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 414 reviews

    Climbers Home has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Moshi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

    Very comfortable rooms, nice breakfast and location

  • Barazani Garden Villa
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 37 reviews

    Set in Moshi, 42 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Barazani Garden Villa offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    It’s very comfortable and the breakfast was serve in time. Workers are so friendly

  • Rafiki Backpackers & Guesthouse
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 47 reviews

    Set in Moshi, 39 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Rafiki Backpackers & Guesthouse offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    nice People and Location ok. Price relatively cheap.

  • JACARANDA HOMESTAY
    Central location

    Situated in Moshi and with Mount Kilimanjaro reachable within 40 km, JACARANDA HOMESTAY features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

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Hostels that guests love in Moshi

  • Avg. price/night: £20.06
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 31 reviews
    Budget hostel with reasonable price good for volunteers and backpackers!
    Julia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £9.63
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 414 reviews
    Great location! Simple hostel with helpful staff.
    Anne Christine Wiuff
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £20.06
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 31 reviews
    Breakfast was great, lots of different options. Wilema always made sure the hostel was clean, worked around the clock, organized and also sprayed every night for mosquitos. It was in great location for going to Materuni to see the waterfall. There was hot shower water. Opportunity for volunteering, very nice front yard and house.
    Carol
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £20.06
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 117 reviews
    We were a group of 18 people coming. We were taken care of very well. The staff helped us when one of the girls got her phone stolen downtown, but staff steeped in and made sure we were safe. John, our guide, was amazing. Great humor, likeable and very friendly. One of the guests had her birthday at the hostel and staff helped organizing cake, candles and amazing breakfast! We also had some last minute changes and Rahim assisted us all the way through. We are 100% coming back!
    Magdalena
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £3.93
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 82 reviews
    Because I happened to be the only guest there and it was low season, I was lucky to receive a room upgrade from a dorm room to a private room with no extra charges. Although it did feel lonely at times as there were no other guests to interact with. The room was clean. I like that the hostel also offers a tour to the hot spring and waterfall areas at a much cheaper rate compared to other tour offices in Moshi (p.s they're a rip off). And they have a cute paka (cat in Swahili) named Cutie.
    Sydrah M
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £13.29
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 28 reviews
    Cheap, suitable for backpackers, Hubert is a nice guy, helpful, can help those who want to organize their own trips and safaris
    Marko
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £14.44
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 106 reviews
    I had an amazing time at Backyard Hostel Moshi. Extremely kind local staff that will help you out anytime and give you valuable tips. Delicious local foods for breakfast and for dinner. Very welcoming atmosphere and common area in the beautiful garden. I felt comfortable and safe in my room as a solo traveler. I really enjoyed the good vibes and local authentic feeling and am very grateful for my time there. Also the options for trips around Moshi to Kili, Hot springs, waterfalls etc. are amazing.
    M
    Mira
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £20.06
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 117 reviews
    I really liked the fact that I felt really at home in this hostel. I felt safe and really as if it was my home, the terrace is charming, surrounded by nature, the breakfast is delicious and the people are fantastic, they helped me in so many ways to organize my stay. Would 100% recommend it!
    Valeria
    Solo traveller
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 42 reviews
    Great location -near public transport, on a calm street (we felt safe and were not disturbed by unwanted Rafikis) . Staff was friendly and helpful. They have a nice common place to hang out. Facilities are little old, however vibes are really good. Ask for a room with balcony if option is available. Great experience for budget travel.
    Sachidanand
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £9.63
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 414 reviews
    This cheap convenient hostel is located in the middle of the city. For us not having a car, it was perfect! Rooftop terrace is amazing, and food very cheap and delicious!! Hot water in the room, much space, and nets. Best of everything are the hosts. Erasto and all the other workers in the hostel are so extremely kind!! Erasto arranged an amazing (budget) safari and it was so fantastic! I would encourage you to do the same. We absolutely enjoyed our stay!
    R
    Ruth
    People with friends