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Best Dar Es Salaam hostels

Most recommended Dar Es Salaam hostels

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Saadani Tourist Center - Hostel - Dar Es Salaam - Pool
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Yayo Masaki - Dar Es Salaam - Pool
$63+
The Slow Leopard
8.4 Very good
$40+
$40+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Gallivanters Hostel
8.4 Very good
$32+
$32+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Melvis' place
5 Fair
$38+
$38+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi

Dar Es Salaam hostels near the city center

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Safari Inn - Dar Es Salaam
Safari Inn
4.4 Mediocre
$22+
$22+

How much is a Dar Es Salaam hostel?

Here are our most popular & best value hostels

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Good to know

Low season

March

High season

October

Average price (weeknight)

$24

Average price (weekend night)

$34
Cheapest month to stay with an average 41% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 77% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a hostel in Dar Es Salaam

Price per night / 3-star hostel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
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Top tips for finding Dar Es Salaam hostel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hostel in Dar Es Salaam, you should consider going during the low season. You’ll generally find lower-priced hostels in Dar Es Salaam in March and July.
  • Hostel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll likely find the best hostel deals in Dar Es Salaam if you stay on a Friday. The most expensive day for hostel bookings is Thursday.
  • If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book more than 90 days before your stay to get the best price for a Dar Es Salaam hostel.
  • The cheapest 3-star hostel in Dar Es Salaam found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $25, while the most expensive was $149.
  • Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hostel in Dar Es Salaam for 5 days.

FAQs when booking a hostel in Dar Es Salaam

  • What are the best hostels near Kariakoo Market?

    Kariakoo Market is a popular area in Dar Es Salaam and there are many hostels closeby. Check out Safari Inn or Ywca Hostel for hostels recommended by KAYAK that are within walking distance of Kariakoo Market.

  • How much does a hostel cost in Dar Es Salaam?

    Hostel prices in Dar Es Salaam can vary depending on a number of factors. The average price for a hostel in Dar Es Salaam is $26 but KAYAK users have found hostels for as cheap as $16 in the last 3 days.

  • Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Dar Es Salaam?

    The average price for a night in a hostel in Dar Es Salaam is $26 compared to $131 for a night in a hotel.

Where to find the best hostels in Dar Es Salaam?

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