Hostels in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Dar es Salaam is a major city and commercial port on Tanzania's Indian Ocean coast. Over the last century, Dar es Salaam has grown from a sleepy Zaramo fishing village into a thriving tropical metropolis of over four million people. Straddling some of the most important sea routes in the world, it is East Africa's second-busiest port and Tanzania's commercial hub. Despite this, and its notorious traffic jams, the city has managed to maintain a low-key, down-to-earth feel. The open-air Village Museum has re-created the traditional homes of local and other Tanzanian tribes and hosts tribal dancing. It's part of the National Museum, which offers Tanzanian history exhibits, including the fossils of human ancestors found by anthropologist Louis Leakey. Dar es Salaam's architecture is a mixture of African, Arab, Indian, and German, although much of this is now dwarfed by towering high-rises. Many travelers bypass 'Dar' completely; those that linger will encounter the city's eclectic cultural mix and languid vibe. Rimming the central area is Kivukoni Front, with a bustling fish market where dhows dock at dawn to offload the night’s catch. Excellent craft markets and restaurants abound, and nearby sandy beaches and islands beckon, so there is plenty to do, and these hostels provide an excellent base for exploring the area.

How much do hostels in Dar es Salaam cost?

You can find our comprehensive analysis of all hostel prices in Dar es Salaam here. We've found the average prices of dorms and private rooms, as well as the typical prices of hostels with various amenities, too.