The Slow Leopard

The Slow Leopard Hostel in City of Dar es Salaam

4.1

Excellent(488 Reviews)

Hostel in City of Dar es Salaam

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Air conditioner and more

About this hostel

Situated in Dar es Salaam, 1 km from Msasani Beach, The Slow Leopard features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is around 1.6 km from Coco Beach, 1.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of City of Dar es Salaam

Nearby attractions

Benjamin Mkapa Stadium

11.1 mi

Makumbusho/ Village Museum

4 mi

Tinga Tinga Arts Cooperative Society

1.7 mi

Uhuru Stadium

11.4 mi

Available Rooms

Budget Double Room

1 Double • 75 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Single • 96 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

2 Bunk

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Slow Leopard

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4.1

Excellent(488 Reviews)

Hostel in City of Dar es Salaam

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Air conditioner and more

About this hostel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of City of Dar es Salaam

Nearby attractions

Benjamin Mkapa Stadium

11.1 mi

Makumbusho/ Village Museum

4 mi

Tinga Tinga Arts Cooperative Society

1.7 mi

Uhuru Stadium

11.4 mi

Available Rooms

Budget Double Room

1 Double • 75 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Single • 96 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

2 Bunk

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.1

Excellent(488 Reviews)

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4.0

Apr 2024

Pleasant all around vibe

Staff is helpful and on top of it. They institute quiet hour after a certain time.

4.0

Feb 2024

Great value, best service and location

Location, staff, food were all great

The AC in the room didn't work well. It was a challenge to sleep with the heat of Dar and poor AC. However this seems to be the only room with an old AC. The other rooms had new units.

3.5

Feb 2024

Great bar, basic room

The bar area is a great spot to hang out for a variety of drinks, and good food. Loved the veggie options and draught craft beer. It's located in a safe neighbourhood, only a few minutes walk to watch the sunset. Staff in the morning was really helpful, and gave us valuable tips of how to navigate the city.

The room didn't have any hooks to hang stuff, had loads of mosquitoes (we asked for a spray and were told that the housekeeper would spray it, but that didn't happen), and was quite dusty and dirty in the corners. The light in the staircase was on all night and shone into the room, not ideal to sleep. Toilet only had a saloon door, so not much privacy. Some of the staff at night were not really motivated, and seemed rather annoyed when we asked questions (e.g.for wifi password or for the mosquito spray). They forgot both nights to apply the 10% discount in the bar in-house guests receive, and had to ask them for it.

5.0

Jan 2024

Always a great spot for a stopover in Dar

Perfect location, cold drinks, good place to hang out and meet people and they usually have live music or events on the weekends.

The music can be a bit loud if you’re trying to sleep. I don’t think it goes too late though (maybe 11?)

5.0

Jan 2024

Best hostel in dar es salaam and affordable

The granola was the best ,definitely recommend it

I didn’t like the fact that I didn’t stay longer

5.0

Jan 2024

Super helpful staff

The staff were super helpful, they arranged to have our laundry done at a nearby place and helped us to book our bus to Arusha and even prepared a take away breakfast for the next day. The common area is big and the rooms are well sized and comfortable.

4.5

Jan 2024

A welcoming and fun place to stay in close proximity to a nice waterside area at Slipway.

The communal bar and restaurant area was lively and fun.

There were no hooks in the room to hang things.

4.5

Jan 2024

Un hostel muy cool

El patio interior/ jardín. Es un lugar muy cool para pasar el día o comer. El menú está muy bien y para ser un hostel las habitaciones y los baños estan bastante bien

Me faltó ver actividades para integrar a los huéspedes o conocer al resto de viajeros. Tal vez lo hacen y no lo vi, pero en cualquier caso nadie me informó

5.0

Sep 2023

The Slow Leopard, a very cool place in Dar!

Very cool vibes, with trees around and the decor is cool. It's a very relaxing place and is well situated!

I stayed waiting for a long time to check in and I had to remind staff to supply us with bed sheets. Otherwise all was good.

3.5

Sep 2023

Cool vibes, but needs better cleaning

Staffs are lovely, bar is super cool and has a vibe

The room was smelling really bad and was pretty dirty. I also found a pineapple fruit standing in the middle of the room.

2.5

Sep 2023

Please…

There is much to like about SL, but the purpose of this review is to be listened to, as all these items have been mentioned in person to staff, yet nothing has changed. I will happily delete this upon acknowledgement, and replace it with one full of praises 🙏🏼

- Please: a designated smoking area, or none allowed. Many times I’ve been nauseated by cigarette smoke while eating or working in the common area. - Please: wifi reaching the dorm so we can go work/call in there on the days the whole common space is blasted by loud sports projections. - Please: somewhere to hang wet towels in the dorm. - Please: some courtesy rules in the dorm… Take outside: Phone calls when people are sleeping, chemical deodorant sprays… Too many guests acting like it’s their own private room. Respect and thanks 🙏🏼

2.0

Aug 2023

Poor organisation and a disappointing stay

Helpful and friendly staff who tried their best to deal with booking issues.

During a 2 night stay, I was made to move all my luggage and switch room twice due to the poor organisation of bookings. It was also not advertised that the hostel is really a bar, with the rooms like an afterthought on the side of the busy main drinking area. There is no privacy or security from the customers of the bar, and the noise travels to the rooms. It would have been easy for someone to enter the room even if they weren't staying at the hostel. For a slightly higher price point, I was disappointed with this stay and waiting to leave.

4.5

Jul 2023

Amazing & serene stay

Great location! The staff are extremely friendly and helpful giving us as much info as possible on our onward destination. The decor gives the space a leafy and serene vibe which is the perfect escape from the bustling heat of the city

Water in the showers wasn’t consistently hot. You have about a minute of hot water before it goes lukewarm

5.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Amazing food and friendly staff. Every time again

Everything was better than expected. Nothing to reclaim

5.0

Jul 2023

. The team is the best, the room was clean and great food.

The team is amazing, a really good place with good vibes, and good food also!! Perfect landing in DAR 🙏

5.0

Jun 2023

Great for young and sociable travellers

Great vibes, cozy common area to chill, tasty food, clean rooms and clean shared bathroom

Can get a bit noisy at night from the bar and car traffic.

0.5

Jun 2023

Private room sucks - PATHETIC

the location & breakfast

everything - I spent about 58 USD for a double room that had a torn bedsheet, dirty bathrooms. no water bottles in the room. I have stayed in hotels across Dar and I promise you that 50ish dollars will get you much better. I read a few reviews that mentioned of a friendly owner on site. well, I believe I saw them a few times and didn’t even share greetings. Breakfast was great. Staff in the morning was friendly. Wanted to experience a hostel once. maybe just not for me.

4.5

May 2023

Very good hostel (triple room booked)

- Nicely located in Masaki area - Friendly staff - Well equipped rooms

5.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Overall it was fantastic! Really great breakfast every morning (included). Great location and amazing live music on Thursday’s. Stayed for a month and the staff are absolutely fantastic. 5 star service with hostel vibes - Winner!

3.5

Apr 2023

Good

Friendly helpful service. Nice bar

Mosquito nets didn't give full coverage

5.0

Apr 2023

best stay in dar es salaam!!!! great staff, breakfast and atmosphere.

the staff was the best, extremely hospitable and very welcoming. the breakfast was great! and the rooms were tidy and very accomodating. The main area was also a great atmosphere.

5.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Amazing breakfast, lovely staff and always a good atmosphere in the hostel. Highly recommended!

4.0

Apr 2023

Great budget option with excellent food

This is a perfect place to stay for the budget traveler, with the highlights being the great food, relaxed and fun vibes and value. I stayed in a private room which was met all basic needs.

Regarding the room, the photos included a mosquito net but there was none and when I arrived the window was open with several mosquitos having made their way in. Shared bathroom is extremely small, with the shower on top of the toilet, but functional. It’s also worth noting that there is a bar downstairs that can get pretty loud at night, which can make it difficult to sleep.

4.0

Apr 2023

Great!

It's very near the beach ( Coco beach) and different clubs/restaurants. Breakfast was included and very filling. The staff was very friendly.

The floor of the room was quite dusty

5.0

Mar 2023

amazing 🤩

The stuff and location, very cute garden 🪴

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FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in City of Dar es Salaam?

The average price for a rental in City of Dar es Salaam is £56 per night. This rental is £19 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Slow Leopard. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Slow Leopard pet friendly?

Yes! This hostel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Slow Leopard?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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The Slow Leopard

Hostel in City of Dar es Salaam

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of City of Dar es Salaam

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Budget Double Room

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room

The Slow Leopard

Hostel in City of Dar es Salaam

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of City of Dar es Salaam

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Budget Double Room

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in City of Dar es Salaam?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is The Slow Leopard pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Slow Leopard?

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