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The best hostels in Dar es Salaam

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L&j modern backpackers BnB

Mwananyamala, Dar es Salaam

Located in Dar es Salaam, within 6.6 miles of Tanzania National Stadium and 10 miles of Kunduchi Water Park, L&j modern backpackers BnB provides a shared lounge.

H
Hiroshi
From
Japan
Security, AC, Hot showers, Private bathroom, solid breakfast, mosquito nets, all for this price? And the staff is very welcoming and helpful. Really can’t beat a deal like this in Dar. The staff helped us grab a taxi to the ferry terminal when we were having trouble with the Bolt app. We were able to make our ferry thanks to him.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 322 reviews
Price from
$12.71
1 night, 2 adults

The Slow Leopard

Msasani, Dar es Salaam

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

R
Roelene
From
South Africa
Awesome ambiance - great food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 446 reviews
Price from
$41.07
1 night, 2 adults

The Nest Haven Hostel

Sinza, Dar es Salaam

Located in Dar es Salaam, 8.6 miles from Tanzania National Stadium, The Nest Haven Hostel provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

M
Murai
From
Japan
Location is great. Walking distance to a big mall. The staff is very friendly. She will help you out with any problems in Tanzania.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Price from
$13.56
1 night, 2 adults

JJ & JE Family House

Dar es Salaam

JJ & JE Family House in Dar es Salaam features a garden and a shared lounge. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property....

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews
Price from
$31.50
1 night, 2 adults

Nest Haven Homestay-Hostel

Sinza, Dar es Salaam

Attractively set in the Sinza district of Dar es Salaam, Nest Haven Homestay-Hostel is located 8.6 miles from Tanzania National Stadium, 8.8 miles from Kunduchi Water Park and 6 miles from Village...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
$13.56
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 446 reviews

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Popular with guests booking hostels in Dar es Salaam

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Dar es Salaam

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

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Avg. price/night: $51.01
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 446 reviews
Great location Amazing food Clean rooms & great AC Nice overall vibe & very safe
Guest review byLaura
Young couple