Hostels in Arusha

5 properties in Arusha are hostels and budget dorms, starting at € 6 per night for two adults with a typical price of € 31. That is about 59% below the city median of € 76.

Live prices for a two-night stay a month ahead — search your own dates. Measured 2026-09-25.

See all 5 hostels in Arusha

How hostels in Arusha compare

Of everything we can book in Arusha at the moment, roughly 8% is hostels and budget dorms — 5 properties out of 60. Half of what is bookable sits between € 6 and € 34 a night, with the midpoint at € 31. That is about 59% below the Arusha median of € 76, so choosing on this filter does not cost you anything here. The highest-rated right now is Mufasa city Apartments at 9.1/10 from 167 reviews, around € 31 a night. The six best-reviewed in this group average 8.5 out of 10 between them.

Highly rated

Mufasa city Apartments
Mufasa city Apartments
9.1/10 · 167 reviews
€ 31 from / night
White House of Tanzania - Hostel
White House of Tanzania - Hostel
9/10 · 4 reviews
€ 42 from / night
Arusha Safari Hostel
Arusha Safari Hostel
8.5/10 · 192 reviews
€ 6 from / night
Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel
Arusha Backpackers Hotel - Hostel
8/10 · 20 reviews
€ 7 from / night
Runako Hostel
Runako Hostel
7.8/10 · 24 reviews
€ 34 from / night

What to look for in hostels in Arusha

Properties offering shared dormitories, private rooms, or both, with common areas that are the actual point. Modern hostels vary enormously: some are quiet and closer to a budget hotel, others run bar crawls every night. The guest reviews say which one you are booking far better than the description does.

Before you book, check

  • Whether the rate is per bed or per room. This is the single most common booking mistake.
  • Whether bed linen and towels are included or hired.
  • Whether there are lockers, and whether they take your size of bag and your own padlock.
  • Whether the dorm is mixed or single-sex, and how many beds are in it.
The thing people get caught by

A four-bed dorm and a fourteen-bed dorm are the same product on a filter and a completely different night's sleep. Look at the room type, not just the price, and read the review score for the specific thing that matters to you: quiet, cleanliness, or atmosphere.

Worth it for: Solo travel, long trips, and anyone who would rather meet people than have a minibar.

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Frequently asked

How much do hostels in Arusha cost?

Starting from €6 per night for two adults, with a typical price of €31. That is about 59% below the city median of €76.

How many are there?

We can currently book 5 properties hostels and budget dorms in Arusha. The list is built from live availability, so it changes with the season and your dates.