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Wakawaka Hostel

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2.8km from city centre - Show on Map
9.3
Superb 105
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$15.00

Wakawaka Hostel is located in the center of Arusha and offers social areas to meet fellow travellers and to relax.... More...

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White House of Tanzania

Bed and Breakfast
5.1km from city centre - Show on Map
9.1
Superb 56
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$15.00

White House of Tanzania is the ideal place for travellers looking for budget accommodation in Arusha town. Comfortable rooms with closets, shelves are waiting for you. Relax in the common room.... More...

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Nyumbani Hostel

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1.5km from city centre - Show on Map
9.4
Superb 39
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$18.94

Welcome to Nyumbani Hostel. "Nyumbani" is Swahili and means "at home". Since more then two years we welcome guests in our family like hostel. Come and experience it yourself!... More...

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Lionsgate Hostel

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3.9km from city centre - Show on Map
8.7
Fabulous 25
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$5.00

Lionsgate Hostel offers affordable accommodation, volunteer opportunities and social areas to meet fellow travellers.... More...

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The Greenhouse

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3.7km from city centre - Show on Map
8.8
Fabulous 196
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$11.00

'The Greenhouse is an affordable volunteer/traveller's accommodation run by non-profit organisation The Green Living Planet.... More...

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Banana Farm Eco Hostel

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8.7km from city centre - Show on Map
9.7
Superb 11
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$22.29

Our hostel is located in a village called Ambureni, a little bit east of Arusha city center.... More...

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Savannah House

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6.9km from city centre - Show on Map
8.7
Fabulous 2
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$9.00

Savannah House offers cozy and affordable private and shared rooms with views of Mt. Meru.... More...

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Runako Lodge

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0.5km from city centre - Show on Map
8.9
Fabulous 38
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$19.56

Rena Lodge & Hostel offers affordable accommodation for travellers, volunteers and of course tourists. You have comfortable rooms and can relax in the lounge and garden. Breakfast is included.... More...

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Wildberry Hostel

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2.6km from city centre - Show on Map
9.1
Superb 16
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$15.00

Wildberry Hostel provides comfortable, safe and affordable accommodation for travellers, tourists and volunteers in a relaxing and comfortable environment.... More...

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Stan Home Hostel

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4.9km from city centre - Show on Map
9.7
Superb 4
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$4.50

Stan Home Hostel is a new mix of African and western and offers you private and shared rooms in Arusha, Tanzania.... More...

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Villa Poa!

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4.7km from city centre - Show on Map
9.7
Superb 27
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$6.52

Come stay with us in an oasis of calm only 10 minutes from the vibrant heart of Arusha.... More...

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Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking

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1.4km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 5
US$10.00

Mazzola Safari House & Backpacking offers comfortable accommodation and a beautiful garden to relax.... More...

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Hekima House

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2.5km from city centre - Show on Map
6.6
Good 8
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$10.00

Hekima House offers you a comfortable stay in Arusha.... More...

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Footprints Hostel

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2.6km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$15.00

Welcome to Footprints Hostel offering comfortable, clean, safe and friendly accommodation in Arusha...... More...

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Kilimanjaro Apex Hotel

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3.1km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$12.00

Welcome to Kilimanjaro Apex Hotel a wonderful place to stay !... More...

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Rightminded Travelling Hostel

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1.9km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$15.21

Rightminded Travelling Hostel opened its doors to our fellow backpackers, families, solo travellers or any type of traveller in 2018.... More...

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Korona House

Bed and Breakfast
8.2km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 4
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$28.33

Korona House offering 8 cozy rooms with High Quality Bed & Breakfast service!... More...

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Arusha Crown Hotel

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1.4km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 1
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$30.00

Arusha Crown Hotel is a six storey, 38 rooms hotel with an attractive architecture and each room has been elegantly designed to meet the requirements of the traveling executives and leisure tourists.... More...

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Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge

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21.8km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 1
Free Breakfast
US$71.67

Nestled between Mt Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro, Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge is located within a lush coffee plantation, 140 acres, with natural streams flowing through the property 27 km far from Arusha... More...

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Nestled at the foot of Mount Meru, Africa's second highest mountain, and ringed by national parks teeming with wildlife, Arusha is north Tanzania's nature capital. The city is a gateway to thrilling safaris, but it has lots more to offer. There's a lively nightlife scene and a café culture to rival many European cities, as well as street food carts piled high with mouthwatering curries and barbecued treats. Thanks to the area's mild climate, the hills around Arusha make an ideal playground for hikers too.

Look out for hostels in Arusha that serve Tanzanian meals as a way to sample local food – some have a free breakfast too. You can camp in the gardens of an Arusha hostel or spend the night in an eco lodge on a banana farm. Choose a dorm if you want a social experience or strike up conversation on an outdoor terrace. You could even organise a cook-off in a shared kitchen.

The Naura River runs through the centre of Arusha, with Central Market to the west. On the eastern side is Arusha Clock Tower, a historic monument that once marked the centre of the British Empire. Around the clock, you'll find streets lined with craft stalls heaving under the weight of woven fabrics, handmade baskets and beaded jewellery. Local food is best around the city centre but for high-end dining, head to the eastern suburbs. Travellers curious for a glimpse of authentic Tanzania should visit Ngaramtoni Market, a popular Maasai haunt 20 minutes' drive north of town.

The Arusha Declaration Museum is dedicated to the history of colonial Tanzania. You could also join a cultural tourism program to meet the Wa-arusha tribespeople and learn about local traditions or take a tour of the coffee plantations dotted around the lush hills outside the city. Spot candy pink flamingos from the shores of the Momella Lakes (1.5 hours away). Adventurous travellers can hike to the crater of Mount Meru in Arusha National Park for views over Mount Kilimanjaro. For a natural spa experience, drive 1.5 hours to soak in the forest pools of Chemka Hot Springs.

To get to Arusha, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport and take a taxi from there into the city (1 hour). There are several bus stations in Arusha. Central Bus Station is the main one, a 20-minute walk from the clock tower, with coaches leaving for Dar es Salaam (8-10 hours) and Moshi (2 hours). To get around the city, jump on a dalla-dalla (a shared minibus) or flag down a taxi.

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We have 19 hostels in Arusha with an average rating of 9.0 based on 328 reviews 19 of 19 properties available in Arusha

About Arusha

Nestled at the foot of Mount Meru, Africa's second highest mountain, and ringed by national parks teeming with wildlife, Arusha is north Tanzania's nature capital. The city is a gateway to thrilling safaris, but it has lots more to offer. There's a lively nightlife scene and a café culture to rival many European cities, as well as street food carts piled high with mouthwatering curries and barbecued treats. Thanks to the area's mild climate, the hills around Arusha make an ideal playground for hikers too.

Look out for hostels in Arusha that serve Tanzanian meals as a way to sample local food – some have a free breakfast too. You can camp in the gardens of an Arusha hostel or spend the night in an eco lodge on a banana farm. Choose a dorm if you want a social experience or strike up conversation on an outdoor terrace. You could even organise a cook-off in a shared kitchen.

The Naura River runs through the centre of Arusha, with Central Market to the west. On the eastern side is Arusha Clock Tower, a historic monument that once marked the centre of the British Empire. Around the clock, you'll find streets lined with craft stalls heaving under the weight of woven fabrics, handmade baskets and beaded jewellery. Local food is best around the city centre but for high-end dining, head to the eastern suburbs. Travellers curious for a glimpse of authentic Tanzania should visit Ngaramtoni Market, a popular Maasai haunt 20 minutes' drive north of town.

The Arusha Declaration Museum is dedicated to the history of colonial Tanzania. You could also join a cultural tourism program to meet the Wa-arusha tribespeople and learn about local traditions or take a tour of the coffee plantations dotted around the lush hills outside the city. Spot candy pink flamingos from the shores of the Momella Lakes (1.5 hours away). Adventurous travellers can hike to the crater of Mount Meru in Arusha National Park for views over Mount Kilimanjaro. For a natural spa experience, drive 1.5 hours to soak in the forest pools of Chemka Hot Springs.

To get to Arusha, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport and take a taxi from there into the city (1 hour). There are several bus stations in Arusha. Central Bus Station is the main one, a 20-minute walk from the clock tower, with coaches leaving for Dar es Salaam (8-10 hours) and Moshi (2 hours). To get around the city, jump on a dalla-dalla (a shared minibus) or flag down a taxi.

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