Arusha Backpackers Hotel

$$$$||View on mapArusha, TanzaniaSokoine, Arusha, Tanzania|
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Arusha Backpackers Hotel
Sokoine, Arusha, Tanzania·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.9Very good
Highest Rated
Location8.9
Value for money8.9
Staff8.9
Lowest Rated
Comfort7.8
Cleanliness7.7
Facilities7.6
Free WiFi7.0
Who stays here
Solo44%
Families25%
Couples15%
Groups15%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.9Very good
Highest Rated
Location8.9
Value for money8.9
Staff8.9
Lowest Rated
Comfort7.8
Cleanliness7.7
Facilities7.6
Free WiFi7.0
Who stays here
Solo44%
Families25%
Couples15%
Groups15%

Budget hotel in central Arusha with free on-site parking and a rooftop bar

Accommodation

Arusha Backpackers Hotel offers family rooms with free WiFi and work desks. Each room includes free toiletries, slippers, and a wardrobe. Guests have access to shared bathrooms with hot water and complimentary shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel.

Dining and Leisure

The on-site restaurant serves a full English or Irish breakfast with juice, cheese, and fruits. Guests can enjoy evening meals at the bar, which offers wine and champagne. The hotel has a shared lounge and outdoor seating area, plus a minimarket on site.

Convenient Services

The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and luggage storage. Additional services include a tour desk, currency exchange, and car hire. A paid airport shuttle and free on-site private parking are available.

Local Attractions

Uhuru Monument is a 14-minute walk from the hotel. Old German Boma lies 1 mile away, and Arusha International Conference Centre is 1 mile away. Arusha Airport is 4 miles from the property.

Business and Fitness

The hotel has a business centre and meeting/banquet facilities. A fitness centre is available for guest use. Live sport events, tours about local culture, and walking tours can be arranged.

  • Location: Central Arusha, 14-min walk to Uhuru Monument
  • Rooms: Family rooms with work desks and shared bathrooms
  • Dining: Full English breakfast and bar with wine
  • Services: 24-hour front desk, tour desk, car hire
  • Transport: Free parking and paid airport shuttle
  • Activities: Live sport events, cultural tours, walking tours
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-21:30
from 10:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 1.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:50
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Rooms and availability

Standard Shared Bathroom Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 King Size Bed
Triple Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
Budget Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Stores/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Public Bath

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
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Essential information about Arusha Backpackers Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 17 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 3.7 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Arusha, ARK

Location

Sokoine, Arusha, Tanzania
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Sokoine, Arusha, Tanzania
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Sokoine, Arusha, Tanzania
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