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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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Set in Dar es Salaam and with Coco Beach reachable within 1.8 km, Gallivanters Hostel offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden. Offering barbecue facilities, the property is located within 2.2 km of Yacht Club Beach. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.

I love the pool! It's open from 6am till midnight, which is amazing. I would dip in the morning and before sleep. The beds were clean and comfortable, nice towels. The staff was friendly, you have option to do your own laundry or ask the staff for a fair fee. There were nice chill out and common areas and I could meet so many other travelers. The kitchen was also open for use and I cooked few meals. Plenty options of supermarkets walking distance. I would definitely come back!

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8.4
Very good
215 reviews
Price from
€ 15
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.

Exellent location, people are friendly

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7.8
Good
110 reviews
Price from
€ 11
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 area isn’t the safest at night but it has got a f nice around the property so it was all right. The staff is very nice and helpful. They made delicious dinner for our whole group for only 4$ per person.

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7.8
Good
199 reviews
Price from
€ 13
per night

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
€ 35
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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€ 10
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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: € 18.58
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 274 reviews
    Good and safe location, with in walking distance to the city center. Staffs are very helpful and let me check in early and check out late.
    Wei
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 9 reviews
    The room was clean and safe, had most of the things I needed to use, the location was very good. The checking in was seamless
    Tim
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 131.60
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 570 reviews
    Great Location. Friendly & Helpful Staff. Gym equipment in good working order.
    Alexander Stewart
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 27.87
    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: € 32.52
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 223 reviews
    Near the airport. Great dinner and breakfast (the best ones in our Tanzania-Zanzibar trip) at a cheap price. The place is relaxing and beautiful. We slept very good. Personnel is really nice, we felt safe and welcomed. I totally recommend it.
    Bellatrix
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: € 23.23
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 795 reviews
    Absolute bargain in Dar-es-Salaam, best deal you can find by far. Nothing fancy but for 15$ all the basics are here, it’s very clean, AC works just fine, a nice shower with hot water, location is very central, the wifi is fats like in Europe, it’s safe and the staff is doing the job. That’s all but for such a cheap price in the heart of Dar there is no point paying more to sleep.
    Bojana
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 20.30
    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 241 reviews
    It's a very rundown and old hotel but I come back every time I stay in Dar. It's very cheap and the location is unbeatable for that price, very central and close to the ferry to Zanzibar. The staff is nice, breakfast is basic but good with fruits, juice and eggs (for an extra 2000), and there's lots of nice restaurants in the area. If you're on a small budget and don't have high expectations it's a good place.
    Nina
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 16.72
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 507 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
  • Avg. price/night: € 34.30
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 422 reviews
    very friendly and helpful staff, great location, good tips of what to do around the city from the staff, easy to meet new people, events in the evening, good food
    Lilli
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: € 30.37
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 199 reviews
    Very close to the airport and very cheap. breakfast is fine, the hostess took care for everything we needed.I had the whole dormitory to myself which was great. This place feels like home, everyone there is friendly and makes you really comfortable !! Thanks so much
    Fathia ✈️
    Solo traveller

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