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L&j modern backpackers BnB, hotel in Dar es Salaam

Situated in Dar es Salaam, 11 km from Tanzania National Stadium, L&j modern backpackers BnB offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

Nice place. Our room was very clean. Great hospitality and support with everything! Thank you very much!
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
56 reviews
Price from
£14.42
1 night, 2 adults
The Slow Leopard, hotel in Dar es Salaam

Situated in Dar es Salaam, 1 km from Msasani Beach, The Slow Leopard features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

It was the best…from the coffee to other optios on the bbreakfast menu…where amazing
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
530 reviews
Price from
£35.95
1 night, 2 adults
Gallivanters Hostel, hotel in Dar es Salaam

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.

Very secure. Also, every staff was kind.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
326 reviews
Price from
£29.03
1 night, 2 adults
Safari Inn, hotel in Dar es Salaam

Safari Inn offers accommodation in Dar es Salaam. Free private parking is available on site. Our rooms are all en-suite with private full bathroom. Safari Inn features free WiFi in a common area .

Terrible customer service, I arrived at the hotel around 12:30am from a trip out of town to check in. The receptionist was very unhelpful. I explained I was going out to visit a friend. A short while later when I returned with my friend, he told me there were no guests allowed in my room. I requested to pay for a bigger room if it would help. He refused, saying my friend must leave. I asked him for the house rules. Which he did not provide. As I had a friend I could not abandon. I decided to check out immediately. As the receptionist was very rude and uncooperative he even confronted me when I asked for the WiFi password, saying I should take a pic of a Q code, unfortunately my phone did not have the app. I left the hotel very disappointed around 3am, fortunately a taxi took me to a nearby hotel( hotel Sophia) A chilling experience very late into the early hours of a morning. I understand it's not a high rating hotel, but I always look for good customer service, here Safari inn failed miserably. On top I was still charged half the room rate. Although I spent less than 10 minutes in the room. Very unfair treatment.
Scored 6.0
6.0
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
212 reviews
Price from
£19.03
1 night, 2 adults
JJ & JE Family House, hotel in Dar es Salaam

Set in Dar es Salaam, 9 km from Tanzania National Stadium, JJ & JE Family House offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Really feel like home. Nice food. Very close to the airport. Very cool personal!!!
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
187 reviews
Price from
£24.03
1 night, 2 adults
The Nest Haven Hostel, hotel in Dar es Salaam

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.

Host's behavious, handling. She is kind and nice. Helped me addressing my needs. Will rebook on my return
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
143 reviews
Price from
£16.02
1 night, 2 adults
Mgulani Lodge Hotel, hotel in Dar es Salaam

Set in Dar es Salaam, 1.8 km from Tanzania National Stadium, Mgulani Lodge Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

What an oasis of calm Mgulani Lodge hotel offers. Having never been to Dar, we were so grateful of the The Salvation Army Compound this hostel is linked with, offering a space of tranquility in a city that feels like it never stops. It very quickly felt like a home away from home. And the staff were willing to help with anything you asked. It was a real pleasure meeting the team, and even better knowing any money they make off your room booking goes into helping other programmes that the organisation are running in Tanzania.
Scored 6.6
6.6
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
42 reviews
Price from
£29.34
1 night, 2 adults
Maggie Rooms - Mlimani city, hotel in Dar es Salaam

Conveniently located in the Sinza district of Dar es Salaam, Maggie Rooms - Mlimani city is located 14 km from Tanzania National Stadium, 10 km from Village Museum and 12 km from Tazara Railway...

Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
8 reviews
Price from
£11.05
1 night, 2 adults
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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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Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Dar es Salaam

  • WayPoint Lodge
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located in Dar es Salaam, 23 km from Tanzania National Stadium, WayPoint Lodge provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

  • L&j modern backpackers BnB
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 56 reviews

    Situated in Dar es Salaam, 11 km from Tanzania National Stadium, L&j modern backpackers BnB offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

    The place is clean and and all utilities are functional.

  • Gallivanters Hostel
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 326 reviews

    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.

    Spacious. Relaxed and accomodating. Great staff. Run very well.

  • Swahili Home
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2 reviews

    Set within 2.5 km of Coco Beach and 10 km of Tanzania National Stadium, Swahili Home offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Dar es Salaam.

  • The Slow Leopard
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 530 reviews

    Situated in Dar es Salaam, 1 km from Msasani Beach, The Slow Leopard features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

    All of it was great fantastic staff and awesome vibe.

  • The Nest Haven Hostel
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 143 reviews

    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.

    Very welcoming place, the host was really helpfull

  • Maggie Rooms - Mlimani city
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 8 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Sinza district of Dar es Salaam, Maggie Rooms - Mlimani city is located 14 km from Tanzania National Stadium, 10 km from Village Museum and 12 km from Tazara Railway...

  • JJ & JE Family House
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 187 reviews

    Set in Dar es Salaam, 9 km from Tanzania National Stadium, JJ & JE Family House offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    Good value for money. Friendly staff. Good dinner.

  • Mgulani Lodge Hotel
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 42 reviews

    Set in Dar es Salaam, 1.8 km from Tanzania National Stadium, Mgulani Lodge Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Rewelacyjna obsługa, przyjemne domki, cicha i spokojna okolica.

  • Safari Inn
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 212 reviews

    Safari Inn offers accommodation in Dar es Salaam. Free private parking is available on site. Our rooms are all en-suite with private full bathroom. Safari Inn features free WiFi in a common area .

    Breakfast Fast internet Good location Comfortable room

  • Basil Link Muhimbili

    Located in Dar es Salaam, within 6.8 km of Tanzania National Stadium and 22 km of Kunduchi Water Park, Basil Link Muhimbili provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the...

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  • Avg. price/night: £280.33
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 137 reviews
    Bathroom and safe place . Very helpful a man who invited us , he helped us to find a bit cheaper local restaurant.
    Prokešová
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £40.05
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 212 reviews
    Great location, safe, easy to find, staff speak English, big rooms, great bathroom, great wifi.
    Lukas
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £44.80
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 530 reviews
    Great location Amazing food Clean rooms & great AC Nice overall vibe & very safe
    Laura
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 524 reviews
    the security was very thorough we felt safe as soon as we entered the gates. Zanzibar ferry was literally across the road. the room was huge, bath room was very modern with the option of a window into the bedroom. rooftop restaurant was so cheap yet great quality.
    Brendan
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 3 reviews
    It was a great location and wonderful to have a pool; I liked that there was a common area too. It was great to have a fridge and that there was laundry service! And the staff was incredibly nice! As I was traveling solo as a woman, it meant a lot to me that I felt very comfortable and safe at Baobab village. I highly recommend it.
    Emily Mae
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £28.03
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 326 reviews
    The hostel is a very safe, quite upscale neighbourhood, where I saw a lot of embassies or ambassador residences. The room was comfortable enough, especially when the A/C was on, which depended on other guests being cold or not. The breakfast was good, considering the price, and it helped get the day started with energy. The swimming pool is a great bonus, as it is very hot in Dar es Salaam, so a dip is always welcome.
    Carlos
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 740 reviews
    The room was clean, the air-conditioning great, plenty of hot water, the bed was quite reasonable. WiFi ok. The hotel is in a great location, our room was quiet , and 10 minutes walk from the ferry. The area seemed safe. All this for £14 per night, is fantastic value. The hotel can also organise a taxi to the airport for 25,000 Ts. Definitely stay here again.
    Lee
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £28.03
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 326 reviews
    Absolutely loved this hostel! The owners and staff are the loveliest people. The location is great and very safe. There are cafes, restaurants and a supermarket nearby. 15min walk to the beach. The breakfast was really nice. I stayed in the female dorm and it was very clean and spacious. I will definitely be going back at the end of my trip!
    Sophia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £16.02
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 412 reviews
    Great location, very comfortable, clean bathrooms. Friendly staff. The hostel is open 24/7!
    PARK
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £14.42
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 594 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

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