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Sokoine, Arusha, Tanzania

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Rooms and Accommodation

Arusha Backpackers Hotel provides single rooms, double rooms, and dormitory accommodations shared with four guests. Rooms include a shared bathroom, complimentary toiletries, and slippers. All guestrooms provide complimentary Wi-Fi. Rooms are 8 square metres and include a wardrobe, ironing facilities, air conditioning, and garden furniture.

Dining and Drinks

Guests at Arusha Backpackers Hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast. The property has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. The chef is available to accommodate special dietary needs outside of the standard menu. The airy restaurant bar offers views of Mount Meru and Sokoine Road. The rooftop backpacker's bar features an African-themed interior.

Leisure Amenities

This smoke-free hostel features a rooftop terrace. Guests can access clean, shared bathrooms with hot showers 24 hours a day.

Location Highlights

Arusha Backpackers Hotel is within 2 km of Old German Boma. Nearby landmarks include Uhuru monument (1.5 km), Engaruka (2 km), and Masai Central Market (1.5 km). The hotel is 6 km from the nearest airport and 10 km from Arusha. Other nearby locations include Amani Children's home & Village visit (2 km), Arusha National Natural History Museum (1.5 km), Meru Treks (1 km), Maasai Market Curios and Crafts (1.5 km), and Latestsafaris (1.5 km).

Services and Facilities

Arusha Backpackers Hotel offers dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. The staff speaks English and Swahili. Guests have access to a front-desk safe and complimentary wireless Internet. Staff are available to assist at any time.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Bed 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

2 persons

8 m²

1 Bunk bed

Budget Twin Room

2 persons

4 m²

2 Single beds

Standard Twin Room

2 persons

4 m²

2 Single beds

Double Room

2 persons

4 m²

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Arusha 1.4 km

Airports

Arusha (ARK) 5.9 km

Kilimanjaro (JRO) 53.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Currency exchange
ATM/Cash machine
Barber shop

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Shared kitchen

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
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

Location

Sokoine, Arusha, Tanzania

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Sokoine, Arusha, Tanzania

City landmarks

Museum

Cultural Heritage Centre

2.8 km

Landmark

Tanzanite Experience

1.3 km

Landmark

Maasai Market Curios and Crafts

1.4 km

Museum

Arusha Declaration Museum

1.3 km

Landmark

Uhuru monument

1.3 km

Market

Arusha Central Market

1.3 km

Landmark

Masai Central Market

1.3 km

Landmark

Arusha Baha'i Centre

630 m

Landmark

Club AQ

680 m

Landmark

Mosque

690 m

Event hall

Arusha International Conference Centre

1.9 km

Landmark

Arusha Stadium

810 m

Landmark

Church

820 m

Market

Kilombero Produce Market

820 m

Landmark

Calvary Temple Arusha

820 m

Public Building

Kilombero

820 m

Landmark

Metropole Cinema

830 m

Landmark

The Babylon Club

840 m

Landmark

Sikh temple

880 m

Landmark

St. James Anglican Church

980 m

Landmark

Arusha Community Church

990 m

Landmark

St. Theresa's Metropolitan Cathedral

1.1 km

Landmark

Meru Treks

1.1 km

Landmark

Old Boma Museum

2.7 km

Landmark

Old German Boma

2.7 km

Landmark

Tanzanian Tourist Board

2.7 km

Landmark

Serengeti Heritage

2.5 km

Landmark

Latestsafaris

2.6 km

Landmark

Sakina supermarket

4.8 km

Nearby

Local Market

590 m

Restaurants

Mirapot

520 m

India St

Khan's BBQ

770 m

Mosque Street City Centre

Kulan Restaurant

900 m

Kikuyu St

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-21:30

Check-out

from 10:00-11:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

At the hotel Arusha Backpackers guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Arusha Backpackers Hotel, Arusha

About the Hotel

Rooms and Accommodation

Dining and Drinks

Leisure Amenities

Location Highlights

Services and Facilities

Select your room type

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Getting around

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Location

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