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Situated in Arusha, 4.8 km from Old German Boma, Meru Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 5.3 km of Uhuru monument. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. At the hostel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms come with a kitchen with a fridge. At Meru Hostel each room has bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Meru Hostel. Njiro Complex is 6.5 km from the hostel, while Meserani Snake Park is 30 km from the property. The nearest airport is Arusha Airport, 11 km from Meru Hostel.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
3 double beds
2 double beds
1 single bed
or
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Yevhen
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Hospitable and friendly staff. Comfortable bed. Hot water anytime. Good breakfast. Good enough wifi
  • M
    Austria Austria
    Easy to find the place, next to club Afriko. Very friendly staff and helpful when you need anything
  • Michał
    Germany Germany
    The owner Lewis is a super helpful person and can arrange fantastic kilimanjaro trek at reasonable price. The crew we got was absolutely fantastic as well - Jumanne, Emanuel, Elisante and the rest of the Team made the trekking experience great

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Meru Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
Business facilities
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Iron
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
  • Public Bath
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules

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Check-in

Available 24 hours

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 10 and older are allowed)

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

FAQs about Meru Hostel

  • Check-in at Meru Hostel is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Meru Hostel is 2 miles from the centre of Arusha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Meru Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The prices at Meru Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Meru Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Cooking class
    • Movie nights
    • Public Bath
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Yoga classes
    • Horse riding
    • Live music/performance
    • Walking tours
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Game drives