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Located in Arusha, a 19-minute walk from Old German Boma, Wakawaka Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.1 miles from Uhuru monument and around 1.2 miles from Arusha International Conference Center. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. At the hostel, each room has a closet. Each room is equipped with a coffee machine, while certain rooms include a balcony and others also offer mountain views. Guest rooms include bed linen. At Wakawaka Hostel you'll find a restaurant serving African cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. You can play pool and darts at the accommodation, and the area is popular for cycling. Njiro Complex is 2.3 miles from Wakawaka Hostel, while Meserani Snake Park is 16 miles away. Arusha Airport is 5 miles from the property.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
10
High score for Arusha

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Masome
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Great location: very close to the center and quiet neighborhood
  • Diana
    Colombia Colombia
    Location is perfect, staff is really kind and there's something very difficult to find in TZ and it's there in Wakawaka... wifi in the rooms 👌🏾 The owner really cares about your comfy and safety.
  • Erin
    United States United States
    The hostel is a house with comfortable rooms, nice beds and locking cupboards for your things. The staff are nice and friendly. It's very clean. I can easily walk to coffee, restaurants and shops. The wifi is good. I stayed here before and after...
  • Michelle
    United States United States
    This place attracts like minded intrepid travelers. Met some amazing people from all over. David, the owner, knows so mych about the area and Safaris. The staff was so kind. Did laundry, ate good food around table, and enjoyed the family like...
  • Edward
    United States United States
    The owners are fantastic. to be clear, there are two properties: wakawaka house and wakawaka hostel. I stayed in hostel one night and David (owner) knew it’d be empty so opted to move me to house where it was more lively. both properties are...
  • Maria
    Greece Greece
    Every thing was perfect for the price ! Near to the center but also quiet . The mattresses really good . Great omelette ( Spanish ) The owner is wonderful
  • Gatsimbanyi
    Uganda Uganda
    Very nice place,amazing Staff,the hosts are lovely people they made my stay very enjoyable. My room was spacious with a confoy bed,slept well The location is perfect, walkable distance to coffee houses,a masia market, and Arusha museums. Will...
  • David
    Germany Germany
    Great staff, great owner, great dogs. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. I was moved from Wakawaka Hostel to the Wakawaka House as the hostel was rather empty. Both places are very close to the center. Would recommend!!
  • Peter
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Staff was very helpful and friendly. spacious rooms, close to the center
  • Laura
    Germany Germany
    David and Victoria were the best hosts. They are very kind and caring people. They are really trying to make this place feel like home. I enjoyed coming back multiple times after trips around Arusha. They also helped organizing my further travels....

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Wakawaka Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
  • Evening entertainment
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Spa

  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:30 PM
Check-out
From 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

FAQs about Wakawaka Hostel

  • Wakawaka Hostel is 1 miles from the center of Arusha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Wakawaka Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Check-in at Wakawaka Hostel is from 12:30 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

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

  • Guests staying at Wakawaka Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • À la carte
  • Wakawaka Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment
    • Cooking class
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Bar crawls
    • Game drives
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours