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Located in Arusha, The House of Black and White features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a grill. The property provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a desk. At The House of Black and White every room includes bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. Bike rental and car rental are available at this hostel and the area is popular for cycling. Speaking English, Italian, Romanian and Swahili, staff are always on hand to help at the reception. Uhuru monument is 1.5 miles from the accommodation, while Old German Boma is 2.2 miles away. The nearest airport is Arusha, 5.6 miles from The House of Black and White, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Parking Available On Site


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.2
High score for Arusha
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Leonard
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Ligia and Joshua were wonderful hosts. It was like staying with friends. The house was clean; bedroom spacious and comfortable; breakfast of fresh fruits, toast with fresh tomatoes, hard boiled eggs and onions was good; great pets - two lovely...
  • Lukas
    Germany Germany
    Enjoyed my stay at this hostel. Joshua and the whole staff are great and very helpful, the hostel is spacious and clean. There is a nice outdoor area and even a fire pit. I had a good time playing with the dogs as well. It's located a few minutes...
  • Linus
    Germany Germany
    The whole Hostel was incredible clean and the two were very kindly and helpful. We had some nice conversations while dinner

Area info

Amenities of The House of Black and White
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Aerobics
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Public Bath
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Italian
  • Romanian
  • Swahili

House rules

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Check-in

From 12:30 PM to 12:30 AM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
$20 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The House of Black and White of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about The House of Black and White

  • The House of Black and White offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Canoeing
    • Karaoke
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Yoga classes
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Movie nights
    • Horseback riding
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Aerobics
    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness classes
    • Live music/Performance
    • Public Bath
    • Walking tours
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Happy hour
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Cooking class

  • Check-in at The House of Black and White is from 12:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at The House of Black and White may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The House of Black and White is 1.1 miles from the center of Arusha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.