Top rated Hostels in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Hostels in Dar es Salaam

Experience the best that Dar es Salaam has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 48 places from Hostel category.

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The Nest Haven Hostel

Group accommodation

👍👍 Excellent place to stay. Good beds with breakfast and really good atmosphere. Maria is really helpful and makes sure you feel very welcome. So fully recommended!

$21/night

4.80 (37 reviews) (~13.51 km from centre)

New Teddy's on the Beach

Hostel

👍👍 Really nice beach hostel with a restaurant on site with tasty food. I ordered the veggie burguer (it is worth to come to this restaurant if you are around just for it) and the eggplant curry. Also ordered the homemade hibiscus soda. You can still swim on the beach at low tide on the beach or just us...

$48/night

4.60 (347 reviews) (~69.31 km from centre)

Shanuo Beach Bungalows

Hotel

👍👍 Very humble bungalows with amazing view (depending on where it's facing). Great location especially if you want to eat at the Rock Restaurant (there are a few other restaurants around as well). It is noticeable that a women is running the place, Gillian and her team are doing amazing work, everythin...

$81/night

4.60 (75 reviews) (~82.78 km from centre)

Botanica Eco Lodge

Casual thatched-roof bungalows in a relaxed countryside lodge with free Wi-Fi, a pool & dining.

$37/night

4.60 (57 reviews) (~82.85 km from centre)

ST EUGENE'S HOSTEL

Hostel

👍👍 Asante sana! The hostel was beautiful and quiet. It was well located and the nuns (Sister Bertilda and Sister Catherine) were so friendly we felt at home. The food was very tasty and homemade and most of it was fresh from the garden. Overall, of course, 5 stars, there's nothing wrong with it!

$41/night

4.60 (49 reviews) (~236.42 km from centre)

Your Zanzibar Place

Hostel

No-frills, palm leaf bungalows in beachfront guesthouse with a bar/restaurant & Wi-Fi.

$44/night

4.50 (310 reviews) (~72.78 km from centre)

Mikocheni Hostel

Hostel

👍👍 Is this a private student residence

4.50 (98 reviews) (~12.88 km from centre)

Gallivanters Hostel

Hostel

👍 This a great budget accommodation hidden in the heart of Oyster bay.... The accessibility to the beaches and tourist attractions is one big advantage... Pool for cooling off the coastal humid heat and Wi-Fi is pretty fast. The rooms look better in pics though but it's a great experience.

$29/night

4.50 (53 reviews) (~18.47 km from centre)

Kariakoo Lutheran Hostel

Hostel

👍👍 It is a place with beautiful scenery, it is very good if you visit

4.50 (44 reviews) (~17.06 km from centre)

The Slow Leopard

Hostel

Basic quarters in a casual hostel offering a balcony, a restaurant/bar & free breakfast.

$29/night

4.40 (691 reviews) (~17.17 km from centre)

L&J Modern Backpackers Kinondoni

Hostel

👍👍 Was very amazing

$25/night

4.40 (70 reviews) (~15.28 km from centre)

Lost & Found Hostel

Hostel

Colorful dorms in a relaxed hostel featuring complimentary Wi-Fi & a living room.

$23/night

4.30 (203 reviews) (~69.37 km from centre)

The Star Hotel and Sports Bar

Hotel

👍👍 Beautiful new hotel in Jambiani. Gorgeous pool and relax area and very clean rooms with dehumidifying air conditioners !! I stayed at three different hotels on the East coast and this one was by FAR the most comfortable in terms of sleep. Great bar, fully stocked and cold drinks (which can be hard t...

4.30 (50 reviews) (~69.16 km from centre)

The Slow Leopard Kilwa

Hostel

👍👍 A hidden gem in Tanzania ! I discovered this place through the other slow leopard hostel so decided to come discover the area. Guess what: I’m so happy I did. The hostel is cute, in front of the beach. There’s bonfire at night and you can see the Milky Way at night. The food is sooooo good (5 stars...

$29/night

4.30 (41 reviews) (~242.53 km from centre)

Kinondoni Student Hostel

Hostel

👍👍 The hostel is comfortable and have a conducive atmosphere.

4.30 (32 reviews) (~15.52 km from centre)

CEFA HOSTEL

Hostel

🫤 The place is clean and the breakfast is okay for the price. But first the beds for singles are too small. I think 2 feet wide The host was quite short tempered shouting at guests and threatening to call the cops over a misunderstanding. She gave us a wifi password and then changed it!!! 😂😂 We ha...

$39/night

4.20 (235 reviews) (~13.56 km from centre)

Peace Building Community Centre

Hostel

👍 It's a very nice place. It cool a place one can come for conferences, seminars and other related activities. They are very welcoming and you eat and drink at a very low price. They have very delicious dishes. They also have two halls, big one which can accommodate up to 150 persons and a small...

4.20 (60 reviews) (~70.8 km from centre)

UDSM Kijitonyana Hostel

Hostel

👍 The administration did a great job in renovations since it was really shameful environment before and unfriendly for students to live in.

4.20 (36 reviews) (~13.09 km from centre)

Flomi Hotel Limited

Hostel

👍 CAN'T GRUMBLE! Excellent family rooms. Very neat and friendly services. The view is fantastic and customer service is great. Lovely Breakfast. The rates are reasonable. Enough parking for cars and security is pretty good :-)

$64/night

4.10 (1K reviews) (~161.31 km from centre)

Magufuli Hostels

Hostel

👍 It's a really good place for students admitted at The University of Dar es Salaam. The scenery is nice, the water supply is not so bad but not so good either, reliable electric supply.. The rooms are well ventilated, have enough space for each member to store his/her things.

4.10 (372 reviews) (~10.01 km from centre)

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