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Situated in Moshi, 41 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro Trekcity Hostel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. 4.8 km from Moshi Railway Station and 41 km from Kilimanjaro National Park, the property provides a terrace and a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Hot shower, quiet surroundings, very friendly atmosphere, the hostel is just beautiful! Everyone is really helpful with organizing tours or transport to the busstation. We loved our stay :)

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9.1
Wonderful
11 reviews
Price from
$6.80
per night

Set in Moshi, 43 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Hostel Kiliwood offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

A short bajaji ride from town up Uro road, Kiliwood is ideally situated on rolling green hills covered in beautiful vegitation. A really nice house with ample outdoor space, it has both private rooms and small dormitories, hot water showers, very clean, excellent meals when required, it is good value for the price paid. Welima, thank you for making my stay in Kiliwood both pleasant and interesting. I would and probably will stay there again.

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9.5
Exceptional
31 reviews
Price from
$13
per night

Located in Moshi, 41 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Backyard Moshi Eco Bungalows provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. 1.8 km from Moshi Railway Station and 41 km from Kilimanjaro National Park, the property features a bar and barbecue facilities. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a tour desk and free WiFi.

At the hostel you will find a restaurant serving African cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

We loved our few days in Moshi staying at the eco Bungalows. It is such a relaxing place in a little bit of paradise in Moshi. The staff were brilliant and genuinely could not have been more helpful. Great outside lounge area too, and the food was excellent.

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8.6
Excellent
107 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Climbers Home has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Moshi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, each room includes a desk. At Climbers Home the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

The receptionist/owner is very helpful. He booked a shuttle for me to the airport and even helped me with my luggages.

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8.1
Very Good
412 reviews
Price from
$7.20
per night

Situated in Moshi, 39 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Mountain Bikes House features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property has a bar, as well as a restaurant serving African cuisine. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hostel offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at Mountain Bikes House.

Very lovely and helpful staff and amazing, handmade design! I recommend to visit a restaurant that belongs to one of the brothers.

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8.3
Very Good
118 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

Offering a barbecue and views of the city, We Travel Hostel is located in Moshi, 100 metres from Main Market Moshi (Soko la Kati). Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

Mosque Moshi is 200 metres from We Travel Hostel, while Mawenzi Hospital (Regional Government hospital) is 300 metres away. The nearest airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport, 31 km from the property.

Very friendly staff, clean facilities, and homey accommodations.

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8.8
Excellent
243 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

Situated in Moshi, 39 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Pazuri Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

Great staff. Nice room. Great breakfasts. Nice local bar outside gate. Bar with Pool and pork joint 5 mins walk away.

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8.5
Very Good
16 reviews
Price from
$14.40
per night

Set in Moshi, 42 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Barazani Garden Villa offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, every room has a wardrobe. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, while some rooms come with a kitchen with a fridge.

Upon arrival at Barazani villa, we were greeted by Victor, our host and Denisi, the security guard. We were shown the spacious common areas and our equally spacious and well equipped room (with mosquito net, furniture to store luggage and fan) and had a great night's sleep in our comfortable bed. The next morning, we received breakfast, cooked by the wonderful Stella, who instantly charmed us with her welcoming smile and sunshiny attitude. Every day we could request breakfast at our preferred time and Victor ensured we were aware of all options (including "European" and local options) they can cater to. We went to travel to a different location the following days, for which period we were offered free, secure storage of our luggage. Upon our return, the host, Victor, offered us a generous upgrade to a bigger room, at the same price, which made us truly feel appreciated. Throughout the rest of our stay all of our needs around the property were catered to by Denisi and Stella, who truly did their best to help us with any and all questions regarding the property and the area. Victor topped the whole experience and redefined what great hospitality means by showing us around, teaching us everything we need to know about the local culture by accompanying us and spending his precious time and energy making sure we are having the best possible time. We were so well treated and enjoyed Barazani villa so much that we will definitely spread the word about it to the rest of the world. Asante sana again, to Victor, Stella and Denisi -- you are the best! <3

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7.9
Good
37 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

Set in Moshi, 41 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Janibichi Adventures hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and organising tours for guests.

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$5.85
per night

Featuring a garden, shared lounge and views of garden, J&M Hostel is located in Moshi, 37 km from Mount Kilimanjaro. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.3 km from Moshi Railway Station.

At the hostel, every room is fitted with a balcony. All units at J&M Hostel are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen.

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Price from
$10
per night

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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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  • Hostel Kiliwood
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 31 reviews

    Located in Moshi, 27 miles from Mount Kilimanjaro, Hostel Kiliwood provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    スタッフが優しくて過ごしやすかったです!! ハイキングなど色々連れてってくれてありがとうございました!!

  • Kilimanjaro Trekcity Hostel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 11 reviews

    Located in Moshi, 25 miles from Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro Trekcity Hostel has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Supernice helpful staff, good food, new interior and beautiful outside swings- we loved this place!!!

  • We Travel Hostel
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 243 reviews

    Offering a barbecue and views of the city, We Travel Hostel is located in Moshi, 328 feet from Main Market Moshi (Soko la Kati). Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

    Very central, comfortable and clean!! Very lovely staff too!

  • Backyard Moshi Eco Bungalows
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 107 reviews

    Located in Moshi, 26 miles from Mount Kilimanjaro, Backyard Moshi Eco Bungalows provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Very nicely built houses!

  • Pazuri Hostel
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 16 reviews

    Located in Moshi, 24 miles from Mount Kilimanjaro, Pazuri Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

    Clean, good location, solid bathroom facilities. For the low price point this is a good option.

  • Mountain Bikes House
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 118 reviews

    Located in Moshi, 24 miles from Mount Kilimanjaro, Mountain Bikes House has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Good place to meet up travellers and very kind owner

  • Climbers Home
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 414 reviews

    Climbers Home has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Moshi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a grill.

    Very comfortable rooms, nice breakfast and location

  • Barazani Garden Villa
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 37 reviews

    Located in Moshi, 26 miles from Mount Kilimanjaro, Barazani Garden Villa provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    It’s very comfortable and the breakfast was serve in time. Workers are so friendly

  • JACARANDA HOMESTAY
    Central location

    Located in Moshi and with Mount Kilimanjaro reachable within 25 miles, JACARANDA HOMESTAY has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

  • Janibichi Adventures hostel

    Located in Moshi, 25 miles from Mount Kilimanjaro, Janibichi Adventures hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

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Hostels that guests love in Moshi

  • Avg. price/night: $40
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 69 reviews
    Peter and his team went above and beyond to ensure our stay was enjoyable while providing plenty of advice on the area and our travel plans across Tanzania. Our room was clean with a comfortable bed and the hostel was well equipped with everything you need. I wouldn’t hesitate again to stay at Karibu Africa Home!
    Robert
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $40
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews
    Sophie's place really feels like home. It's fun, safe, cozy and comfortable.
    Martijn
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $25
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 31 reviews
    The hostel is located in a quite and nice environment, the host is sweet and everything was great. You can spot Kilimanjaro right from the garden, and keep your stuff in the hostel during the hike too.
    David
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $31.60
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 96 reviews
    Good place to park up safely and relax
    mark
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $25
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 31 reviews
    Budget hostel with reasonable price good for volunteers and backpackers!
    Julia
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $30
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 118 reviews
    We were a group of 18 people coming. We were taken care of very well. The staff helped us when one of the girls got her phone stolen downtown, but staff steeped in and made sure we were safe. John, our guide, was amazing. Great humor, likeable and very friendly. One of the guests had her birthday at the hostel and staff helped organizing cake, candles and amazing breakfast! We also had some last minute changes and Rahim assisted us all the way through. We are 100% coming back!
    Magdalena
    Group
  • 6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 26 reviews
    It is a very cosy hostel with a great ambiance and a lot to see. The owner is a great person with amazing stories and always there to help you. The rest of the staff is very friendly as well. I had a great time at this hostel and would recommend to stay here. It is very safe and I felt at home.
    Nikki
    Solo traveler
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 41 reviews
    Great location -near public transport, on a calm street (we felt safe and were not disturbed by unwanted Rafikis) . Staff was friendly and helpful. They have a nice common place to hang out. Facilities are little old, however vibes are really good. Ask for a room with balcony if option is available. Great experience for budget travel.
    Sachidanand
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $12
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 243 reviews
    Best hostel in Moshi!
    B - Nomad
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $12
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 414 reviews
    This cheap convenient hostel is located in the middle of the city. For us not having a car, it was perfect! Rooftop terrace is amazing, and food very cheap and delicious!! Hot water in the room, much space, and nets. Best of everything are the hosts. Erasto and all the other workers in the hostel are so extremely kind!! Erasto arranged an amazing (budget) safari and it was so fantastic! I would encourage you to do the same. We absolutely enjoyed our stay!
    R
    Ruth
    Travelers with friends