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The 10 Best Hostels in Maputo, Mozambique

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All guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. At The Base Backpackers all rooms include air conditioning and a shared bathroom.

Popular points of interest near The Base Backpackers include Museum of Natural History, Centro Cultural Franco Moçambicano - CCFM and The Iron House. The nearest airport is Maputo International, 7 km from the hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Forget standards for East Africa, this would be a great hostel anywhere in the world. Super clean, very friendly and helpful staff, great amenities and very safe and central location. Reliable hot water, but you probably wont use it with Maputo temps regularly over 30-35. Don't even bother looking for another place in Maputo, this is number 1 for a reason.

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8.3
Very good
335 reviews
Price from
€ 17
per night

Offering a sun terrace and views of the city, Guesthouse MALAGUETA INN I & II is located in Maputo, 200 metres from Geology Museum. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

Bike hire is available at this hostel and the area is popular for cycling. The nearest airport is Maputo International Airport, 6 km from Guesthouse MALAGUETA INN I & II.

Very small but very nice guesthouse on top of the well known Piri Piri restaurant - you enter via the staircase on the right of Piri Piri, through a "shop" that's only there in daytime - up the staircase, then to the backside and then to the LEFT to a solid looking metal door - there is a doorbell there for the guesthouse. Telling this in detail as I and others missed it at first. The owners are very very friendly helpful and nice, and speak good English. The rest of the staff is equally wonderful, but only speak Portuguese. Rooms are small but adequate. Do NOT expect a business hotel, this is a simply guesthouse! I spent there a week and enjoyed it! The breakfast is really nice (no buffet, it's made for you), when you are not in a rush. Highly recommended for people who are not in a rush and not looking for luxuries. Plenty of good restaurants around by the way (more upmarket for Mozambique), Indian Ocean is in close walking distance (nice walks).

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8.8
Fabulous
165 reviews
Price from
€ 45
per night

Set in Maputo and with Praca dos Herois reachable within 700 metres, Aeropark Residencial (B&B) features express check-in and check-out, rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a bar. The property is situated 4.9 km from Maputo City Hall, 6 km from Joaquin Chissano International Conference Center and 6 km from National Money Museum Maputo. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests.

At the hostel all rooms come with air conditioning, a desk, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and a patio with a garden view. The units will provide guests with a fridge.

The warm welcome by Claudio and staff, the mosquitoes net, and the location near the airport.

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7.7
Good
40 reviews
Price from
€ 32
per night

At the hostel, the rooms are fitted with a patio with a city view. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom and a shower, and some units at Museu Mafalala B&B have a terrace. All guest rooms feature bed linen.

Nice and interesting neighbourhood, facility is clean, well developed and staff nice and helpful.

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7.2
Good
42 reviews
Price from
€ 13
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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  • Avg. price/night: € 41.81
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 97 reviews
    It was in a safe neighbourhood staff were friendly and nice it was value for money It had air conditioning. Rooms have been redone they are much nicer than the pictures
    William
    Solo traveller
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 335 reviews
    The hostel was lovely and great value for money. The stuff was helpful even though they don't understand English they try their best to be helpful
    lethabo ntelekoa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 73.95
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 350 reviews
    Great location - easy walk to downtown, easy walk to restaurants and bars in Polana Cimento. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice bar and pool area. Everything spotlessly clean. Free parking.
    fergal
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 89.49
    8.8
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    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 130 reviews
    Very nice and cozy place, very nice and smiley staff and great location close to my office
    Reine
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 56.71
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 204 reviews
    Staff great, friendly and assisted us well. Even through evacuation for safety they were great. Restaurant food outstanding quality. Rooms very neat, pillows best we had in Maputo.
    Lindi
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 53.69
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 319 reviews
    Great location to tennis courts. The reception staff is great and we felt welcomed every day.
    Lindi
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 67.12
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 157 reviews
    the guesthouse is conveniently placed in a very nice, quiet and safe area of Maputo, with bars and restaurants at walking distance. the green room is huge and well furnished, with a very comfortable mattress. Imelda is the nicest host and her breakfast cannot be missed. Highly recommended!
    Roberta
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 73.95
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 350 reviews
    Reliable and cheap regarding organized taxi transfer from the airport to the hotel. Very friendly staff and owner. Small room but very well maintained and very clean. Everything works properly, i.e. AC, shower, internet, good mattress. Breakfast good, fruits good, a real coffee is available on demand. Good PQR.
    Christian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 26.85
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 42 reviews
    Staff were helpful, the bed is comfortable, the air conditioning works well, nice view of the city, towels provided. The staff told us about the Yango app which is cheaper for getting around than using a tuctuc or a taxi. The location is inside the Museu Mafalala (the location on booking.com shows something different) which feels safe and is nicely decorated.
    Froisea
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 94.75
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 67 reviews
    The Sundown staff are fabulous and could not be more helpful. Great location - safe, quiet, central. Very comfortable, welcoming, clean and well run guest house.
    Mark
    Solo traveller

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