Top Hostels in Arusha
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Guest favorite
Banana Farm Eco Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Pool with view
Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the comfortable hostel is 10 minutes by car from Lake Duluti.
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Pool with view
Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the comfortable hostel is 10 minutes by car from Lake Duluti.
Savannah House
- In-room breakfast
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Asilia Africa is also situated around 10 minutes' drive away.
Tanzanite Experience is 4.6 km from this Arusha hostel.
- In-room breakfast
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Asilia Africa is also situated around 10 minutes' drive away.
Tanzanite Experience is 4.6 km from this Arusha hostel.
Arusha Safari Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Located 4.1 km from such significant cultural landmarks as Arusha Declaration Museum, the Arusha hostel is also 2.9 km from Cultural Heritage Centre. This comfortable hostel is nearly a 10-minute ride from Arusha International Conference Centre.
The 45-room Arusha Safari hostel offers rooms with a kitchen and a dining area and provides guests with Wi-Fi for a more enjoyable stay.
Arusha Safari Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Arusha Safari Hostel
Located 4.1 km from such significant cultural landmarks as Arusha Declaration Museum, the Arusha hostel is also 2.9 km from Cultural Heritage Centre. This comfortable hostel is nearly a 10-minute ride from Arusha International Conference Centre.
The 45-room Arusha Safari hostel offers rooms with a kitchen and a dining area and provides guests with Wi-Fi for a more enjoyable stay.
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Best-rated
Serengeti Villa
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Located around 10 minutes' drive from such significant cultural landmarks as Arusha Declaration Museum, this Arusha hostel is also not far from Serengeti Heritage. Thanks to a convenient location of the hostel, guests can quickly reach Kijenge, which is only 650 metres away.
Guests travelling for work will appreciate the location nearly a 25-minute walk from Arusha International Conference Centre.
This Arusha hostel comprises 7 rooms that include a seating area and a dining area and overlook the mountain. Each room at the property is equipped with a separate toilet and a shower, as well as carpeted flooring.
Serengeti Villa
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Serengeti Villa
Located around 10 minutes' drive from such significant cultural landmarks as Arusha Declaration Museum, this Arusha hostel is also not far from Serengeti Heritage. Thanks to a convenient location of the hostel, guests can quickly reach Kijenge, which is only 650 metres away.
Guests travelling for work will appreciate the location nearly a 25-minute walk from Arusha International Conference Centre.
This Arusha hostel comprises 7 rooms that include a seating area and a dining area and overlook the mountain. Each room at the property is equipped with a separate toilet and a shower, as well as carpeted flooring.
Home Villa Eco Boutique
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
The chaotic Masai Central Market is 7 km from this comfortable hostel, while the Asilia Africa is 4.4 km away.
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
The chaotic Masai Central Market is 7 km from this comfortable hostel, while the Asilia Africa is 4.4 km away.
Kizumba House
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
The comfortable hostel is situated a mere 1.6 km from Maasai Market Curios and Crafts and 1.8 km from Arusha International Conference Centre, catering to the needs of business guests. Old Boma Museum can be reached within reach of the hostel.
Arusha Village Experience can also be found merely 8 minutes' walk away.
Kizumba House
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Kizumba House
The comfortable hostel is situated a mere 1.6 km from Maasai Market Curios and Crafts and 1.8 km from Arusha International Conference Centre, catering to the needs of business guests. Old Boma Museum can be reached within reach of the hostel.
Arusha Village Experience can also be found merely 8 minutes' walk away.
Klub Afriko Hotel Arusha
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Located around 10 minutes' drive from such significant cultural landmarks as Arusha National Natural History Museum, this hostel is also nearly a 25-minute walk from Arusha Village Experience. Amani Children's home & Village visit can be reached 2.1 km from the Arusha hostel.
Guests travelling for work will appreciate the location about 15 minutes by car from Arusha International Conference Centre.
Klub Afriko Hotel Arusha
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Klub Afriko Hotel Arusha
Located around 10 minutes' drive from such significant cultural landmarks as Arusha National Natural History Museum, this hostel is also nearly a 25-minute walk from Arusha Village Experience. Amani Children's home & Village visit can be reached 2.1 km from the Arusha hostel.
Guests travelling for work will appreciate the location about 15 minutes by car from Arusha International Conference Centre.
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Great deal
Swahili Villa
- BBQ facilities
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Laundry
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
There is Kijenge a 10-minute drive from the comfortable hostel.
The nearby cultural landmarks include Arusha Declaration Museum, which is 4.1 km away.
Along with tea/coffee making equipment, some of the rooms offer high-speed internet for guests' enjoyment. Each room offers a separate toilet and a shower, as well as carpet flooring.
Swahili Villa
- BBQ facilities
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Laundry
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Swahili Villa
There is Kijenge a 10-minute drive from the comfortable hostel.
The nearby cultural landmarks include Arusha Declaration Museum, which is 4.1 km away.
Along with tea/coffee making equipment, some of the rooms offer high-speed internet for guests' enjoyment. Each room offers a separate toilet and a shower, as well as carpet flooring.
Osotwa Maasai Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
Arusha National Natural History Museum is 2.8 km from the comfortable hostel.
Also, this hostel is 25 minutes' stroll from Cultural Heritage Centre.
Osotwa Maasai Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
Osotwa Maasai Hostel
Arusha National Natural History Museum is 2.8 km from the comfortable hostel.
Also, this hostel is 25 minutes' stroll from Cultural Heritage Centre.
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Top location
Mufasa City Apartments
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
Charges may apply
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
Located within 2 km of such significant cultural landmarks as Arusha Declaration Museum, the Arusha hostel is also within 2.1 km of Maasai Market Curios and Crafts. In addition, Mount Meru can be found around a 15-minute ride from the hostel.
This accommodation comprises 8 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as a mini-bar, tea and coffee-making facilities. Also, these rooms include a tiled floor, as well as comforts like ironing equipment.
Mufasa City Apartments
- In-room breakfast
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Car park
Charges may apply
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
Mufasa City Apartments
Located within 2 km of such significant cultural landmarks as Arusha Declaration Museum, the Arusha hostel is also within 2.1 km of Maasai Market Curios and Crafts. In addition, Mount Meru can be found around a 15-minute ride from the hostel.
This accommodation comprises 8 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as a mini-bar, tea and coffee-making facilities. Also, these rooms include a tiled floor, as well as comforts like ironing equipment.
Arusha Jua Eco Home- On Coffee Farm
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Tanzanite Experience is 15 minutes' drive from the comfortable hostel.
Also, the hostel is within 4 km of Lake Duluti.
Certain rooms include a balcony and a seating area, as well as amenities like coffee and tea makers for guests' added comfort. Some rooms provide high-speed internet to enhance guests' leisure time.
Arusha Jua Eco Home- On Coffee Farm
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Arusha Jua Eco Home- On Coffee Farm
Tanzanite Experience is 15 minutes' drive from the comfortable hostel.
Also, the hostel is within 4 km of Lake Duluti.
Certain rooms include a balcony and a seating area, as well as amenities like coffee and tea makers for guests' added comfort. Some rooms provide high-speed internet to enhance guests' leisure time.
Karibu Eco-Hostel Arusha
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Shuttle service
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Entertainment
- Garden area
This Arusha hostel is also approximately 7 km from Amani Children's home & Village visit.
Lake Duluti is about a 10-minute drive from the hostel.
Karibu Eco-Hostel Arusha
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Shuttle service
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Karibu Eco-Hostel Arusha
This Arusha hostel is also approximately 7 km from Amani Children's home & Village visit.
Lake Duluti is about a 10-minute drive from the hostel.
The House Of Black And White
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Arusha International Conference Centre is within 30 minutes' walk of this hostel.
The nearby cultural landmarks include Arusha National Natural History Museum, which is 2.3 km away.
The House Of Black And White
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
The House Of Black And White
Arusha International Conference Centre is within 30 minutes' walk of this hostel.
The nearby cultural landmarks include Arusha National Natural History Museum, which is 2.3 km away.
Maasai Hostel Tanzania
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
This Arusha hostel is about a 10-minute drive from Latestsafaris.
Cultural Heritage Centre is 2.3 km from the hostel.
Certain rooms at the 9-room Maasai Hostel Tanzania come with an individual safe, high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as tea and coffee-making facilities for self-catering purposes. Baggage storage and a patio and a balcony are also available.
Maasai Hostel Tanzania
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Maasai Hostel Tanzania
This Arusha hostel is about a 10-minute drive from Latestsafaris.
Cultural Heritage Centre is 2.3 km from the hostel.
Certain rooms at the 9-room Maasai Hostel Tanzania come with an individual safe, high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as tea and coffee-making facilities for self-catering purposes. Baggage storage and a patio and a balcony are also available.
Swahili House & Art
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
There is Old German Boma 15 minutes' drive from the comfortable hostel.
The nearby cultural landmarks include Arusha Declaration Museum, which is 3 km away.
Swahili House & Art
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Swahili House & Art
There is Old German Boma 15 minutes' drive from the comfortable hostel.
The nearby cultural landmarks include Arusha Declaration Museum, which is 3 km away.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Arusha, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Banana Farm Eco Hostel |
9.1 / 10 (1543 Reviews) |
From 70$ | |
| Savannah House |
9.3 / 10 (265 Reviews) |
From 30$ | |
| Arusha Safari Hostel |
7.8 / 10 (232 Reviews) |
From 14$ | |
| Serengeti Villa |
9.4 / 10 (926 Reviews) |
From 50$ | |
| Home Villa Eco Boutique |
9.0 / 10 (77 Reviews) |
From 33$ |
More accommodations in Arusha
Frequently Asked Questions
Which hostels in Arusha are best for budget travelers looking for a central location?
Osotwa Maasai Hostel and Klub Afriko Hotel Arusha offer affordable accommodation in the city center. You will find restaurants and shops nearby, providing convenience.
Take a walking tour starting from the Arusha Clock Tower to discover local cafes and eateries before lunch.
Which hostels near the Arusha National Park are great for outdoor lovers?
Maasai Hostel Tanzania and Arusha Safari Hostel provide easy access to Arusha National Park. Enjoy a day of exploring the park's landscapes and watching wildlife.
Book a guided tour from your hostel to organize transportation and maximize your time in the park.
Where can I find eco-friendly hostels in Arusha?
Banana Farm Eco Hostel and Arusha Jua Eco Home are excellent options for eco-conscious travelers. They focus on sustainable practices and offer a unique experience.
Join a yoga session at Banana Farm to relax and enjoy natural surroundings in the morning.
What are the best hostels for social experiences in Arusha?
Swahili House & Art and Karibu Eco-Hostel Arusha encourage a friendly atmosphere. You'll meet other travelers during communal meals or group tours.
Participate in nightly events, like game nights or local cooking classes, to easily connect with other guests.
Which Arusha hostels offer nearby public transport options?
Home Villa Eco Boutique and Kizumba House are located near major bus routes. This helps travelers easily reach popular sights or airports.
Use local dala-dala buses for a quick and cheap ride to the city center, particularly those departing from nearby stops.
What hostels in Arusha have amenities for extended stays?
Mufasa City Apartments and The House Of Black And White include kitchen facilities for longer visits. Both provide comfort with essential amenities to make your stay enjoyable.
Plan shopping trips to local markets for fresh produce and snacks to enjoy while you cook.
Which hostels are great for experiencing local culture in Arusha?
Savannah House and Swahili Villa provide opportunities to immerse yourself in Arusha's cultural scene. They are near art galleries and local craft markets.
Visit the Shanga Workshop for handmade gifts and to see local artisans at work during weekdays.
What is the best local dish to try while staying in Arusha?
Do not miss tasting Ugali and Nyama Choma, a popular local dish of grilled meat served with a side of maize porridge. Many local restaurants will offer this hearty meal.
Visit the local food market on Saturdays for authentic dishes and affordable prices, ideal for sampling a range of flavors.
How can I best explore local attractions in Arusha?
Rent a bicycle to visit attractions like the Cultural Heritage Centre and the Arusha Declaration Museum. Biking allows you to set your own pace and enjoy the open air.
Start your ride early in the morning to avoid heat and crowds, making your experience more enjoyable.
What cultural events can I attend in Arusha throughout the year?
The Ngorongoro Crater Marathon in July and the Arusha Festival in October showcase local culture and community spirit. You can join others in celebrating these vibrant events.
Register for events online early, especially for the marathon, to secure your spot and enjoy community support.
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