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Visited in march 2024
Social and great hostel!
Visited in march 2024
Tolles Hostel gerne wieder
Visited in march 2024
Staff was not very motivated and helpful.

Location and Pool is good, and the best are the other travelers you can meet there
Visited in march 2024
We booked a 4 person room for 3 people, thinking the whole room would be for us. There was a person inside and the owner told us that the “4th person” of us had the bed in another room. He asked us to convince him. We left after we paid two nights, at least they had the decency to refund one night. Shoes have to be left outside. Too low cost for me. Felt deceived.
Visited in january 2024
Ich war da, wollte einchecken habe ca. 2 Stunden auf eine Preisinfo gewartet...
Hieß ich soll online schauen...
Der Swimmingpool war super, sauber und kühl. Leider kam es nicht zum Geschäft.
Visited in january 2024
Clean hostel, friendly and helpful staff, good location, quiet
Visited in december 2023
Good place to stay with comfortability, staff are very kind and friendly. the wifi was strong enabled me to work freely from there
Visited in december 2023
The host was very responsive, kind and homely for sure, my stay felt like home away from home…very clean and location was the best! Could access bolt very easy,The environment was quiet and peaceful anytime am in Dar es Salaam il for sure book there!
Visited in november 2023
it's good hostel and kindly for those who save money and stay for long time
Visited in october 2023
The location is great , and the service is nice . The people there are nice and kind .
Visited in october 2023
Tamara was amazing, my room was single queen bed with bathroom.
Clean and spacious with AC.
Entry time was flexible, have luggage storage(+)
Shout out to Martha! THANK YOU!
Only upside upstairs assess it's narrow and spiral...good luck with heavy and large suitcase!
Visited in october 2023
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Gallivanters Hostel, and I must say, it was a delightful experience. At 50 years old, I wasn't quite sure what to expect from a hostel, but I was pleasantly surprised.

First and foremost, the atmosphere was incredibly relaxed and peaceful. Sometimes you just want to escape the hustle and bustle, and Gallivanters provided the perfect retreat.

I have to give a special shout-out to Kibe, the manager. He went above and beyond to make my stay special. Kibe took time out of his busy day to show me around and even recommended the most affordable fabric shops in the area, which I greatly appreciated. His warm hospitality truly made a difference.

The best part? A comfortable bed and a simple, yet satisfying breakfast were included in the incredibly affordable $15-a-night rate. Trust me, finding such a gem in a wealthy neighborhood like Masaki is no easy task. I felt like I had struck gold!

The hostel even has a pool, which was a lifesaver during this Dar Es Salaam heat wave. And for a solo female traveler like myself, the dormitory with an ensuite bathroom was a blessing.

What surprised me the most was how well the room's air conditioning worked. It was so cold that I had to request a second blanket – crazy right lol.

Anyways, Gallivanters Hostel is affordable and the location is perfect literally all the best cafes, bars and restaurants are walking distance. If you're looking for a tranquil, budget-friendly, and a place that is not trying to sell you every safari trip in Dar Es Salaam with fast WIFI and an accommodating manager, this is the spot for you. I'm already planning my return.

Thank you, Gallivanters Hostel, for making my stay in Dar Es Salaam truly exceptional.

Opal
Visited in october 2023
This was one of the worst "hostels" we've stayed in during our time in Africa which is a shame because the location was good & the dorm room not too bad but the service was incredibly poor & hence the one star review. It is all of the little things that matter which end up turning into a bad experience. The check in was embarrassing where we were shown our room & then just left to it. There was no info on the facilities or wifi & when we politely asked it was like it was a hassle for the manager (or owner?). We had people check out & they didn't even bother cleaning the room or those beds. The breakfast was pathetic being a one egg omelette & small piece of fruit so not worth advertising that. We were never sure who was in charge & it was just chaotic, even with a young kid running around. I would not call this a hostel but more like a dysfunctional guesthouse where you're intruding on their space rather than being welcomed in.
Visited in october 2023
Nice place
Visited in october 2023
אחלה מקום, אחלה אנשים!
מומלץ לבוא!
Visited in october 2023
A really pleasant and clean place, kind staff with a pool and a kitchen that is open to anyone who wants to cook! Wi-Fi and breakfast included in the price. We had a great time
Visited in october 2023
Very nice place with a pool and a kitchen where you can cook for yourself. location is good. The staff are very nice and helpful. Highly recommend!
Visited in september 2023
This a great budget accommodation hidden in the heart of Oyster bay.... The accessibility to the beaches and tourist attractions is one big advantage... Pool for cooling off the coastal humid heat and Wi-Fi is pretty fast.
The rooms look better in pics though but it's a great experience.
Visited in august 2023
The staff here are amazing! They helped us so much and were so kind to us. We had problems with our bus and luggage storage and they helped us so much. It’s a very relaxed vibe, clean and very safe. Maybe slightly more tired than the pictures show but still a very comfortable stay which was made excellent by how helpful and kind the staff are!
Visited in july 2023
So cool ????
It’s so green and calm.
Can’t believe to find this in the centre of Masaki ????????
Hongera
Visited in may 2023
The best hostel in Dar. The staff are very kind and helpful, the rooms are very clean. I stayed only one night and I am already planing my next stay here.
I would recommend this place to anyone.
Visited in april 2023
Beautiful location and great ppl ????
Visited in march 2023
Wow
Visited in february 2023
bolt bajaji masaki kawe
Visited in january 2023
Not bad

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7 Mlali Road, Masaki, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
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