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Villa Rosa

Moshi

Situated in Moshi, 40 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Villa Rosa features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

A
Abigail
From
Australia
Everything was perfect the food is amazing! We had to leave early one morning and they even organised us take away breakfast- lovely touch!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Price from
US$36
1 night, 2 adults

Kilimanjaro Trekcity Hostel

Moshi

Situated in Moshi, 4.8 km from Moshi Railway Station, Kilimanjaro Trekcity Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

L
Louise
From
South Africa
EVERYTHING was awesome! The staff, however, were truly exceptional. Thadey, the manager, went more than the extra mile to ensure that my stay was comfortable and memorable. Ghynwine, the owner, also checked in regularly to ensure all was good. Stanley persevered in teaching me some Swahili. And so I can continue to speak only good things of everyone. (Thanks guys, I miss you stacks.) My private room had all the amenities I could wish for - aircon was a life saver. There is no need to book tours in advance, as the hostel helped arrange everything I wanted to do (safari, coffee plantation, hot springs, etc.), as well as a super reliable airport shuttle via Mo Taxi Service picking me up from JRO airport at an ungodly hour (ask for Prince). Do try all the local delicacies (chipsi mayai, pilau, etc.) offered on the hostel menu, at super reasonable prices. The hostel is in Soweto suburb and about a 40 min walk from Moshi centre, but it's super easy to get a motorbike taxi or tuk-tuk into town (1400-2000 Tz shilling). Also, be sure to ask Thadey for advice in getting a local phone SIM, as some agencies in town may rip you off! A SIM plus data, straight from Vodafone, should not cost more than 21,000 shilling (Apr '25). I can whole-heartedly recommend this hostel, you don't need to look further for a place to stay in Moshi
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Price from
US$23.75
1 night, 2 adults

Janibichi Adventures hostel

Moshi

Set in Moshi, 4 km from Moshi Railway Station, Janibichi Adventures hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

G
Grace
From
United Kingdom
My stay here has completely shaped my experience in Tanzania, it has been brilliant. From the day I arrived the host Cosmos showed me so much, from local hikes to really good food places. I can’t recommend this hostel enough it is more like a home and Cosmos a good friend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
Price from
US$22
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Kiliwood

Moshi

Set in Moshi, 3.9 km from Moshi Railway Station, Hostel Kiliwood offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

V
VLADA
From
Russia
This was one of the best places Ive stayed in Africa, and the best in Tanzania. It is very chill, with a quite garden where I did yoga, with lovely Welima who cooks great and can help you with anything. I literally didn't eat out much cos the food here was delicious and affordable. The place is few kilometres away from the center thus it is very quite here, no bustling and all. And if you need to go there a private bajaji will cost like 2000-3000 tz and if you catch a public one it's 700 which is like less than a dollar. We came here with fellow volounteer I met in Arusha and had a great time and ended up extending for like a week, I didn't want to leave! Thank you for your hospitality and hopefully see you one day again when I come back to climb Kilimanjaro!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Climbers Home

Moshi

Climbers Home has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Moshi. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

M
Myrto Athanasia
From
Greece
Very nice people Really good food
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 434 reviews
Price from
US$17.44
1 night, 2 adults

We Travel Hostel

Moshi

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.

I
Ingrid
From
Slovenia
Very friendly staff, I could get the room before 10 am, what meant a lot to me, traveling one day and night. Hostel is most centraly located and very clean. This B&B is great value for the money.😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Rafiki Backpackers & Guesthouse

Moshi

Set in Moshi, 39 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Rafiki Backpackers & Guesthouse offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

M
Milena
From
Czech Republic
Nice, comfortable, kind and helpful staff, they serve very nice meals on demand for very reasonable prices
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
Price from
US$21.60
1 night, 2 adults

Pazuri Hostel

Moshi

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

Y
Yixin
From
China
Superb hostel . Very clean. Good breakfast. They pick me up from bus stop and take me to money exchange place. The ladies at hostel even help my brother do the laundry. They are so nice and helpful. Our flight is very early in the morning. They get up early and prepare breakfast for us around 4AM. This is definitely the best hostel I’ve ever been.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

Backyard Hostel

Moshi

Located in Moshi, 2.4 km from Moshi Railway Station, Backyard Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

M
Matilda
From
Tanzania
The excellent location the foods and the vibes makes everything amazing, we are going to come back 🥰
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Moshi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Moshi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Moshi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Moshi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Moshi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Moshi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Moshi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Moshi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Moshi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Moshi

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 434 reviews

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Hostels that guests love in Moshi

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  • Avg. price/night: US$35
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews
    Best Hostel. Great breakfast, very friendly staff, close to everything, nice guests and very good (and cheap) food! Laundry service available too. When I come to Moshi again, I‘ll stay here :)
    Guest review by
    Eva Felicitas
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$25
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
    The breakfast was amazing. Cosmas cooked for us each morning and he was an amazing host. I would definitely recommend staying here. Cosmas is very accommodating and can help you with anything you need. He looked after our bags while we climbed kili. We wish we could have stayed longer here ! He is one of the best hostel hosts out there !
    Guest review by
    Callum
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
    Budget hostel with reasonable price good for volunteers and backpackers!
    Guest review by
    Julia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$18.36
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 434 reviews
    Great location! Simple hostel with helpful staff.
    Guest review by
    Anne Christine Wiuff
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
    Breakfast was great, lots of different options. Wilema always made sure the hostel was clean, worked around the clock, organized and also sprayed every night for mosquitos. It was in great location for going to Materuni to see the waterfall. There was hot shower water. Opportunity for volunteering, very nice front yard and house.
    Guest review by
    Carol
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$17
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
    I had an amazing time at Backyard Hostel Moshi. Extremely kind local staff that will help you out anytime and give you valuable tips. Delicious local foods for breakfast and for dinner. Very welcoming atmosphere and common area in the beautiful garden. I felt comfortable and safe in my room as a solo traveler. I really enjoyed the good vibes and local authentic feeling and am very grateful for my time there. Also the options for trips around Moshi to Kili, Hot springs, waterfalls etc. are amazing.
    Guest review by
    Mira
    Solo traveller