Gallivanters Hostel
7 Mlali Road, Masaki, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map
Gallivanters Hostel
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Located in Dar es Salaam and with Coco Beach reachable within 1.1 miles, Gallivanters Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property has a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organizing tours for guests. At the hostel all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes continental, vegetarian and vegan options. Gallivanters Hostel has a grill. The area is popular for cycling, and car rental is available at the accommodation. Speaking English and Swahili at the reception, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Yacht Club Beach is 1.4 miles from Gallivanters Hostel, while Msasani Beach is 1.5 miles from the property. Julius Nyerere International Airport is 11 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Claire
United States of America“this Hostel is the perfect mix of being able to meet people, but also having a relaxing day. It’s close enough to everything that you need, and is only a short Bolt ride away to any of the man attractions of dar es salaam. it’s quiet so it’s...” - Folorunso
Italy“The breakfast was good and the staff were friendly. The environment was excellent and close to many facilities. I will recommend it to anyone as a value-for-money place.” - Scattolin
Norway“Staff, atmosphere, and social interaction are a plus.” - Nicole United States of America“Everything is always amazing at Gallevaters. It's always clean, safe, and comfortable. The staff is extremely professional and reliable. As a solo woman traveler, I know I will always feel at home here.”
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Germany“I love the hostel. The location is good. It is in the posh area of Dar es Salam. The staff is friendly.”
Luke
Canada“The pool was great and refreshing. The staff was really helpful and friendly. I only stayed 1 night as my vacation came to an end, but I highly recommend staying here!”
Lizanaude13
South Africa“GALLIVANTERS is the perfect place to stay, central to all areas and shops, restaurants and entertainment. The staff and owner are most friendly and welcoming.”
Adrian Germany“Amazing place. Clean, friendly and conveniently located.”
Franz
Kazakhstan“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...”- Greta United States of America“This hostel was very well run. It was fun meeting travelers from all over the world! My favorite part was the location in the middle of an ex-pat neighborhood. It was a cool part of Dar es Salaam to see and felt very safe! We have a private deluxe...”
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Amenities of Gallivanters HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shower
- Linens
- Walk-in closet
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Socket near the bed
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Movie nightsAdditional charge
- Bar crawlsAdditional charge
- Game drivesAdditional charge
- Beach
- Water parkAdditional chargeOff-site
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Public transit ticketsAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storageAdditional charge
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeepingAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Adults only
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Tile/Marble floor
- Car rental
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Room service
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Plunge pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Fenced pool
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- English
- Swahili
House rulesGallivanters Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
FAQs about Gallivanters Hostel
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Guests staying at Gallivanters Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Breakfast to go
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Gallivanters Hostel is 4.3 miles from the center of Dar es Salaam. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Gallivanters Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Water park
- Swimming pool
- Walking tours
- Game drives
- Bar crawls
- Tour or class about local culture
- Movie nights
- Happy hour
- Beach
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Check-in at Gallivanters Hostel is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The prices at Gallivanters Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from Gallivanters Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
