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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Backyard Hostel in Moshi offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes a kitchenette, work desk, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace, enjoy the garden, and dine at the restaurant serving African cuisine. The bar provides a cosy atmosphere for evening drinks. Convenient Services: The hostel offers private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and free on-site parking. Additional amenities include yoga classes, film nights, and cycling. Local Attractions: Located 40 km from Kilimanjaro International Airport and 2.4 km from Moshi Railway Station, the hostel is near attractions such as Kilimanjaro National Park and Mount Meru.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Cristina
United States“The decord was beautiful, the staff was friendly, the place was clean, the bed was comfortable, the breakfast was good. Easy walk to the center of town. Some groceries and stores near the place.” - Theresa
Germany“This hostel has such a great atmosphere. There are plants and trees everywhere, which makes it a wonderful place to relax. At the same time, it’s very close to everything and the people are super friendly.” - Anna-lena Germany“It’s very beautiful and clean, staff is nice and the breakfast is amazing. Very good coffee as well.”
- Schnell Germany“Simple but nice hostel with a beautiful outdoor area. Nothing fancy but good value for money.”
- Selina
Switzerland“Absolutely lovely hostel with the most chill and friendly vibe, amaaazing food, we never ate out! We were also super happy with the activities we booked through them. Can only recommend!” 
Matilda
Tanzania“The excellent location the foods and the vibes makes everything amazing, we are going to come back 🥰”
Nicolas
Australia“The property was exactly as stated and what you would expect.. Being my first time in Africa this was perfectly fine. Clean, bed was comfortable breakfast was fantastic Highly recommend this place.”- Hannah Germany“Cozy hostel with beautiful rooms and a nice chill out area. Everyone was wonderful during our stay! Huge recommendation for the food!”
- Ruth Germany“We absolutely recomend Backyard Eco Bungalows (the new name is Backyard Hostel, but it is the same place)! We loved this place and it's people. It is made with love and running by love. You like to have fresh brewed organic tansanian coffee?...”
- Caroline
Netherlands“Wonderful place real close to the centre of Moshi. The people who run this place are so kind and friendly. The food is delicious. We loved our stay here a lot.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Backyard Swahili Cuisine
- CuisineAfrican
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
