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Located in Arusha, 3 miles from Old German Boma, Meru Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Offering a bar, the property is located within 3.3 miles of Uhuru monument. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. At the hostel, every room comes with a closet. Rooms contain a private bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms come with a kitchen with a fridge. At Meru Hostel each room includes bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving African cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and car rental is available at Meru Hostel. Njiro Complex is 4 miles from the hostel, while Meserani Snake Park is 18 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Arusha Airport, 6.8 miles from Meru Hostel.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
or
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.2
Free Wifi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hamilton
    United States of America United States of America
    The rooms were comfortable and clean. The food was yummy and the staff was helpful and kind. We stayed in 2 different rooms with safari in between. Lewis helped us book a budget safari and was a great host. The wifi was also fast and reliable.
  • Makew
    United States of America United States of America
    The Staff were very nice and welcoming It's a nice place for someone who loves a calm and natural environment Very sweet and peace giving location
  • Noritomo
    Japan Japan
    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 .

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Meru Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
Business Facilities
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Iron
  • Room service
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Public Bath
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
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Check-in
Available 24 hours
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

FAQs about Meru Hostel

  • Check-in at Meru Hostel is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Meru Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • The prices at Meru Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Meru Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Cooking class
    • Movie nights
    • Public Bath
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Yoga classes
    • Horseback riding
    • Live music/Performance
    • Walking tours
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Game drives
  • Meru Hostel is 2 miles from the center of Arusha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.