Not very comfortable bathroom, wifi only in cafe area

Hospitable and friendly staff. Comfortable bed. Hot water anytime. Good breakfast. Good enough wifi

Stayed in February 2024

The room was a bit dark

Easy to find the place, next to club Afriko. Very friendly staff and helpful when you need anything

Stayed in January 2024

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

Stayed in January 2024

Lewis is wonderful host can help with arranging treks and safaris as well. Mr. Sabouni is amazing humble manager. There is great dinner and bar and away from the noise of the city, not too far.

Stayed in November 2023

AMAZING PLACE TO STAY We did a safari with Lewis and it was better than we could have imagined. The food in the restaurant is delicious! The man cooking is just the best! We didn’t even want to try other restaurants Super easy to get into town.

Stayed in August 2023

Amazing place to stay! We did a Safari with Lewis, we could not dream of having a better experience! Also, the food there is DELICIOUS, you don’t want to eat anywhere else in the city. And the man cooking it it’s a very nice person! Don’t let the location bother you, it’s very easy to get into town whenever you want

Stayed in August 2023

The place is clean , the WiFi is working good, nice bar , staff are friendly, in general it's a beautiful I was enjoy ,I definitely go back .

Stayed in August 2023

My 5-day safari experience with GLITZY SAFARI, expertly organized by Lewis, was nothing short of amazing. The itinerary covered iconic destinations including Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Tarangire, along with a memorable day trip to Materuni Waterfall and Chemka Hot Spring. The entire journey was flawlessly coordinated and well-organized. Our guide was impressively knowledgeable, enhancing the experience with insightful information about the wildlife and surroundings. The safari jeep provided a comfortable and enjoyable ride, while the meals offered were top-notch. The service throughout the trip was truly excellent, making this safari an unforgettable adventure. GLITZY SAFARI and their team, led by Lewis, exceeded all expectations, making this an adventure I'll cherish forever.

Stayed in July 2023

i think everything was fine with me

The location was perfect not far from my visit destinations. Also the food was great

Stayed in May 2023

Everything is better

Stayed in April 2023

wifi access isn’t always available.

Lewis was super accommodating and helpful with any queries! room was comfortable and location feels secure

Stayed in January 2023

We had an excellent stay at meru hostel, the staff are frendly, delicious food, nice bar with good vibes, the room are comfortable , also we book a tour to materuni waterfall + majimoto hot spring and safaris ..... it was the best expereance we had.. to be honest we reccomend to everyone who want a reasonable price for safaris and tour / activities with LEWIS (tour operator) from meru hostel.

Stayed in October 2022

the place is clean, also the staff are friendly, especially Lewis , he help me a lot about safari and other enough information ,there was everything I need , it also near to town center, but far from noise .

Stayed in August 2022

It was amazing! The location is a little bit out there but it's worth it. The local African neighborhood makes it feel so real and lewis is extremely helpful. Thanks for everything man! You should contact him before arriving so he can lead you correctly to the location. Gmaps can't help you. If you wanna experience Africa I highly recommend staying here!

Stayed in March 2022

Lewis is a brilliant host. He tries his best to take care of his guests, tries to meet all requirements of guests. Rooms are nice. Beds are comfortable. Overall property is very clean. Breakfast included in price. Home made delicious dinner is available at very reasonable price. Overall value is very good. Lewis picked me up from airport. Transfer charge was reasonable and Lewis was already at airport for me.

Stayed in February 2022

The beds were extremely comfortable, and Lewis went out of his way to accommodate my requests. Would highly recommend this place, very quite and serene place. Thank you for a fantastic stay Lewis

Stayed in March 2022

It is a tricky location .. you have to go from himno road .. and go down by the path next to a primary school .. green building .. neighboorhood called ngulelo

Super nice hostel .. it is a big house .. fully equiped kitchen .. breakfast eggs and toast... staff and owner super good people !! They help us with everything .. it is a calm a relax place

Stayed in February 2022

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The people here are great. Lewis the owner was fantastic. thank you all for a wonderful time!

Stayed in December 2021

Everything in this place IS exactly what you want from a hostel (even more than a hotel sometimes). Lewis (the manager) IS caring of you all the time and making you feel at home, as a local one. We loved this place, views, vibes and people. Thanks for this days!

Stayed in October 2021

Wifi is slightly limited but Lewis is already working on making it better :)

Meru hostel is one of the best hostels I stayed in so far. All the staff is super friendly but the owner, Lewis, goes above and beyond with his approach to the guests. He makes sure everybidy feels comnfortable and safe and is happy to support with arranging different trips, including safari and kilimanjaro trek, at very good prices. The place was clean and comfortable. We booked for 3 nights and ended up regretting not booking it for longer. The atmosphere is super social and this is just really good place to hang out with other travellers. The location can be a bit tricky to find but again, Lewis will make sure your taxi driver gets all the direction. The off the central location also ensures the place is safe and quiet but is also close enough to take a quick dala dala ride to all good places. There is an option to have dinner at the hostel as well and we definitely recommend as the food was always fresh and tasty.

Stayed in October 2021

Honestly, I can't say anything bad about Meru Hostel.

There is a good relation between quality and price. Nothing luxury but clean and tidy. The room was quite spacious and illuminated. The beds were very comfortable. There is a big garden and also a balcony with a coulple os sofas. The breakfast was delicios, cofe or tea, tostas, omelete, peanut butter and fruit... so good. However, the best of Meru Hostel is the owner, Lewis. From the beginning he tried to help us in everything. He booked for us the excursions to the Mount Meru and the Kilimanjaro. Moreover 3 days of safari: Tarangire, Manyara Lake and Ngorongoro crater. And all of those things overcome our expectations. We would repeat

Stayed in August 2021

Very good price

Stayed in June 2021

No Wifi in the rooms at all. No kettle/bottle water. Towels stained with rust. Room is very dark. Lots of tiny insects making sleep uncomfortable despite the mosquito net. Although affordable, the quality can be improved.

The chefs are great, the food is delicious. I had most of my dinners here because it’s so good. Staff very friendly. Spacious seating area in the restaurant/bar, located near the city centre.

Stayed in January 2024