The 10 best hostels in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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L&j modern backpackers BnB
Mwananyamala, Dar es Salaam
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
From
US$15
1 night, 2 adults
The Slow Leopard
Msasani, Dar es Salaam
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews
From
US$52
1 night, 2 adults
Safari Inn
Mchafukoge, Dar es Salaam
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
From
US$21
1 night, 2 adults
Mgulani Lodge Hotel
Dar es Salaam
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
From
US$36
1 night, 2 adults
The Nest Haven Hostel
Sinza, Dar es Salaam
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
From
US$15
1 night, 2 adults
WayPoint Lodge
Dar es Salaam
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews
From
US$14
1 night, 2 adults
JJ & JE Family House
Dar es Salaam
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews
From
US$27
1 night, 2 adults
Nest Haven Homestay-Hostel
Sinza, Dar es Salaam
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
From
US$17
1 night, 2 adults

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L&j modern backpackers BnB

Mwananyamala, Dar es Salaam

Situated within 11 km of Tanzania National Stadium and 17 km of Kunduchi Water Park, L&j modern backpackers BnB offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Dar es Salaam.

Emily

From

Kenya

The breakfast was delicious and filling. The outdoor seating area was the perfect place to enjoy a quiet morning meal.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews

Price from

US$15

1 night, 2 adults

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The Slow Leopard

Msasani, Dar es Salaam

The Slow Leopard in Dar es Salaam provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a bar.

Clara

From

New Zealand

Lovely hostel with a nice restaurant and bar area. The staff were friendly and even arranged a breakfast to takeaway the following morning. The dorm was spacious, clean and comfortable.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews

Price from

US$51.61

1 night, 2 adults

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The Nest Haven Hostel

Sinza, 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.

Damon Shahir

From

Singapore

I think it’s great that the stay included breakfast, while simple it is definitely filling. The best part of the stay has got to be the staff itself and here, I would like to commend Maria for the care given to me especially when I unfortunately fell ill. She not only regularly checked on my comfort and condition but also offered sound advice. One of my best stays for sure.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7

Good - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews

Price from

US$15

1 night, 2 adults

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JJ & JE Family House

Dar es Salaam

Set in Dar es Salaam, 9.1 km from Tanzania National Stadium, JJ & JE Family House offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Brent

From

Australia

I had a very brief stay for an overnight layover so I didn't get much time to enjoy however it was great, the Family are lovely and very welcoming. The home cooked meal was delicious and the bed was very comfy.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5

Good - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews

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US$27

1 night, 2 adults

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Safari Inn

Mchafukoge, 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 .

Chepkirui

From

Kenya

Good staff, clean, budget friendly...not far from the hotels,

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7

Passable - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews

Price from

US$20.76

1 night, 2 adults

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Mgulani Lodge Hotel

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.

Jakob

From

Germany

Staff was exceptionally friendly and the houses are super comfortable.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1

Good - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Price from

US$35.95

1 night, 2 adults

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L&j modern backpackers BnB

Mwananyamala, Dar es Salaam

Situated within 11 km of Tanzania National Stadium and 17 km of Kunduchi Water Park, L&j modern backpackers BnB offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Dar es Salaam.

Emily

From

Kenya

The breakfast was delicious and filling. The outdoor seating area was the perfect place to enjoy a quiet morning meal.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews

Price from

US$15

1 night, 2 adults

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The Slow Leopard

Msasani, Dar es Salaam

The Slow Leopard in Dar es Salaam provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a bar.

Clara

From

New Zealand

Lovely hostel with a nice restaurant and bar area. The staff were friendly and even arranged a breakfast to takeaway the following morning. The dorm was spacious, clean and comfortable.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews

Price from

US$51.61

1 night, 2 adults

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The Nest Haven Hostel

Sinza, 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.

Damon Shahir

From

Singapore

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7

Good - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews

Price from

US$15

1 night, 2 adults

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JJ & JE Family House

Dar es Salaam

Set in Dar es Salaam, 9.1 km from Tanzania National Stadium, JJ & JE Family House offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Brent

From

Australia

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5

Good - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews

Price from

US$27

1 night, 2 adults

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Safari Inn

Mchafukoge, 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 .

Chepkirui

From

Kenya

Good staff, clean, budget friendly...not far from the hotels,

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7

Passable - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews

Price from

US$20.76

1 night, 2 adults

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Mgulani Lodge Hotel

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.

Jakob

From

Germany

Staff was exceptionally friendly and the houses are super comfortable.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1

Good - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Price from

US$35.95

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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