Hostels in Dar es Salaam

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The staff were incredibly friendly, professional, and always willing to help. From check-in to check-out, everything went smoothly. The room was very clean, spacious, and well-maintained, with a cozy bed and all the basic amenities I needed. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxing, perfect for a good night’s sleep. The location is also very convenient, close to restaurants, shops, and key attractions. I would definitely stay here and recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and pleasant place to stay.

Absolutely loved this hostel! The owners and staff are the loveliest people. The location is great and very safe. There are cafes, restaurants and a supermarket nearby. 15min walk to the beach. The breakfast was really nice. I stayed in the female dorm and it was very clean and spacious. I will definitely be going back at the end of my trip!

Location - Location was accurate on the map and it's right next to the mall. Easy transport access to central (Kisutu) and ferry terminal. You can get many busses to different parts of the city. The place - safe and secure where you can meet different travellers. The WiFi works perfectly, it's clean and well maintained and there's running water. Staff make sure everything is functioning properly and has a really good kitchen with all the utensils. The staff are friendly and nice, who are eager to help you and give advice and there's a common room to relax and chill.

The best part about my stay was how helpful, kind, and understanding the host is! Thank you so much for a good, though short, introduction to Dar es Salaam. If I needed anything, he didn't hesitate to help. I was happy to have excellent an mosquito net, a comfortable bed, and a private bathroom. Even though I booked a shared room, I ended up having it to myself. Also, I miscommunicated my arrival time, but they were still able to meet me very early in the morning to let me onto the property! Then whenever I needed transportation, the host would call for a motorbike for me, and he helped ensure they would take me to/from wherever I needed. Rose, who helps on the property and who made me a few delicious meals, even accompanied on my first outing to get a few things I needed. Thank you so much! Asante sana! I stayed here for just a few nights, so I purposefully chose somewhere close to the airport. The roads are bumpy and tight for cars/taxis, so either have the host help you coordinate a transfer to the property from the airport, or make sure you negotiate at the airport with someone who knows where the homestay is to get a fairer price. It seems very close when you look at a map - and it's actually a quick motorbike ride and a decent but doable walk - but the roads that are accessible to cars/taxis wind around a lot, so keep that in mind. Overall, I'd recommend this homestay to somebody who would like to experience a bit of a local experience outside of the main part of the city. Thank you all so much, and I'll stay here again in the future if I come back through Dar es Salaam.

Hotel staff are the best, very pleasant, friendly and helpful. Location is excellent too, and clearly marked from the main street. The room size was good for the price. I booked a room with AC, and it cooled the room like a charm. Room is very quiet, despite the hotel being in a busy side of city centre, but you can't hear a thing inside the room.

What an oasis of calm Mgulani Lodge hotel offers. Having never been to Dar, we were so grateful of the The Salvation Army Compound this hostel is linked with, offering a space of tranquility in a city that feels like it never stops. It very quickly felt like a home away from home. And the staff were willing to help with anything you asked. It was a real pleasure meeting the team, and even better knowing any money they make off your room booking goes into helping other programmes that the organisation are running in Tanzania.