Gallivanters Hostel

Photo of the whole room, Bedroom, air conditioner

People, Food and drinks, group of guests

Gallivanters Hostel Hostel in City of Dar es Salaam

Bed, Photo of the whole room, Bedroom, group of guests, bunk bed, wardrobe

8.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(293 Ratings)

Hostel in City of Dar es Salaam

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

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

About this hostel

Set in Dar es Salaam and with Coco Beach reachable within 1.8 km, Gallivanters Hostel offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of City of Dar es Salaam

Nearby attractions

Benjamin Mkapa Stadium

11.6 mi

Makumbusho/ Village Museum

5.3 mi

Tinga Tinga Arts Cooperative Society

2.5 mi

Uhuru Stadium

11.9 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 968 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 968 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool View

2 Single • 1076 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe King Room

1 Queen • 1076 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 1022 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

££££

Gallivanters Hostel

££££

8.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(293 Ratings)

Hostel in City of Dar es Salaam

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

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

About this hostel

Set in Dar es Salaam and with Coco Beach reachable within 1.8 km, Gallivanters Hostel offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of City of Dar es Salaam

Nearby attractions

Benjamin Mkapa Stadium

11.6 mi

Makumbusho/ Village Museum

5.3 mi

Tinga Tinga Arts Cooperative Society

2.5 mi

Uhuru Stadium

11.9 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 968 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 968 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool View

2 Single • 1076 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe King Room

1 Queen • 1076 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 1022 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

Ratings and reviews

8.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(293 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2024

Great hostel close to the beach with a pool

Good wifi in the common area which is rare in Tanzania big rooms and lots of common space great pool and garden very clean friendly staff good breakfast close to the beach and supermarket

The bed was comfy but you could feel if someone was moving (bunk beds)

7.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Bon séjour

L’emplacement

Accessibilité à la chambre

1.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

金額に注意　お釣りに注意

ない

予約金額より高い金額を請求された。(宿泊代+税より、少し多く請求された。) 予約画面等見せて訂正させたが、なかなか承諾してくれなかった。お釣りは後で渡すと言われたが、渡されなかったためチェックアウト時にお釣り返してと言ったらお釣りを渡されたが、少し少なかった。トイレに紙がなく、言っても充分に補充されない。プールも汚い。

7.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

It was so good

The pool and the cleanness

My roommate

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Très bien

Personnel formidable, adaptabilité, renseignements. Logement est propre et confortable. Les résidents sont sympathiques.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Lovely hostel with amazing people!

Absolutely loved this hostel! The owners and staff are the loveliest people. The location is great and very safe. There are cafes, restaurants and a supermarket nearby. 15min walk to the beach. The breakfast was really nice. I stayed in the female dorm and it was very clean and spacious. I will definitely be going back at the end of my trip!

Everything was perfect

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Vynikající

Moc se mi líbilo,, příjemný personál,majitel Hostelu mě večer vzal do ulic kam bych sama nešla,a když jsem odjížděla,tak mě odvezl na autobusové nádraží, Děkuji a všem doporučuji, dobrá cena a lokalita,Milli cestovatelka po Africe,,

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Hostel tres agreable ! Proche d’un shoppers et des restaurants. La piscine et le wifi sont un plus non négligeable !

La piscine, l’accès proche de la plage, le bâtiment qui est agréable. Le wifi qui fonctionne. Proche d’un shoppers et de restaurants.

6.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Aceptable

Piscina

Poco mantenimiento de las instalaciones

7.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Will come again !

Great location, with pool, aircon in all rooms. Wifi is very good - enough for remote work. Washing machine available on the property !

The place doesn't have a generator, so if there's a power cut, you need to go to a cafe for wifi.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

a chilled stay

The Gallivanters Hostel is located just outside and in a nice and quiet location. There are 2 supermarkets and restaurants within walking distance. If you like walking a lot, you can also walk wonderfully to the waterfront. From the bus station I took a Bajaji and to the airport I took an Uber taxi. A breakfast is offered, which also includes delicious fruits. You can cook lunch and dinner as you wish in the self-catering kitchen. The female dorm is clean and large, the beds are comfortable and there is a large closet to store a few things. There is air conditioning (very good, it was very hot in Dar when I was there) and plenty of coat hooks. The bathroom has a small water problem, there was always a puddle on the floor, but you could shower nice and hot. There are several places to chill out and an outdoor pool - but unfortunately I didn't use it because I was always on the go. But a girl in my room was swimming in it every day. The entire Gallivanters team is very friendly, helpful and very relaxed. I would come back!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

accommodation in Dar Es Salaam

The colorful paint, ambiance, space (there's enough room to be with people and to be alone. There are plenty of sitting areas, lounge, and dining. There's a clean swimming pool and the breakfast was nice. A simple sandwich and fruit. The ladies are available to do laundry at a fee. My dorm (of 4 beds) was large with a high ceiling and private bathroom. It is located in a safe place, behind embassies, close to shops and just a walk to Coco Beach. The owners are great people, and helpful. They have clean white bedding and free towels (most backpackers charge for towels) which is great!

The aircon was not adjustable.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Wonderful

The staff were friendly and assisted in site seeing areas ,the place is quiet in a secure environment with accessible transport

4.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Disappointing due to facilities and level of cleanliness

Despite my disappointments, the staff did try to help and rectify the situation. The other guests were very friendly and welcoming. There was no choice with breakfast but you are provided with a range of foods.

Unfortunately there was a miscommunication or misunderstanding of the facilities. There is not yet a bar or restaurant therefore there is no drinking water available which was a problem coming straight from the airport. The staff kindly sent someone to a local shop to buy me water as I did not want to go out in an area I did not know in the dark as a solo, young female traveller. Despite the information on booking.com, the standard twin room does NOT have air conditioning. It does have a ceiling fan and would have been comfortable except for the lack of cleanliness. The shared mixed bathroom had a slatted door that anyone can look through. This was also unclean. I did feedback my complaints to the manager but they were not taken constructively.

3.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

REALLY DISAPPOINTING :(

Large clean room with comfortable bed - although headboard not fixed to wall so bangs everything you roll over. Manager was friendly on arrival. Kitchen ladies were absolutely lovely and breakfast was adequate for a hostel and the price.

Firstly, we arrived after dark and windows of our room had been left wide open with lights on so the room was FULL of mosquitoes and despite spraying we got eaten alive! Secondly, there was no drinking water available for purchase. We arrived late straight from the airport and the close-by shops were all shut. Lastly, in the morning, there was no water for a shower. WE PACKED & CHECKED OUT IMMEDIATELY DESPITE PAYING FOR 2 NIGHTS ... would've been happy to provide this feedback privately if we'd been asked why we had left.

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

ドケチ

掲載写真だけ綺麗です。 30°Cを超えていましたが、電気代が高騰しているからという理由でエアコンが完全にスイッチオフにされました。室内灯も毎朝6時頃から夕方18時頃まで点灯出来ませんでした。

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Decent.

Decent hostel. Easy to walk to restaurants and grocery stores. Felt safe.

They gave away our king private room that we booked through booking.com, so we ended up with 2 twin beds. The floor was really dirty in the room. The shower didn't drain well, so the bathroom would flood.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

The hostel is in the really nice and quiet diplomatic quarter. The staff is really friendly and the chill-out area with the pool was great.

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

I enjoyed my stay would probably stay again

staff were very welcoming, nice mannered and spirited. Helpful with queries or concerns and tried to deal with matters quickly. Location was good, close to amenities, shops and restaurants and not far from the beach

No negative comments

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

The best place in Dar es Salaam! Thank you all!

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Superb

Lovely hosts,very helpful and attentive.,Clean,safe facility, centrally located and easy to access from the airport .Strong WiFi connection,always on ,never experienced any issues.Great value for money!

Only positives 😊

9.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

We had great two nights in the hostel, there is a nice terrace, quiet neighbourhood, very relaxed atmosphere and extreme

Great helpful staff Good location Very nice relaxed atmosphere Nice common spaces The hostel manager even recommended us a super guide Eric for the safari in Mikumi

The rooms were very basic but clean

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Pleasant

Super friendly staff, good location and comfy matresses. Nice swimming pool, and common areas ideal to meet people. AC in the rooms, usefull for hot season ! There is a fridge + kitchen if you want to cook your own meals Towels provided

One dorm doesn't have mosquito nets... Bathrooms were not very clean and smelled bad No water in the shower during the day Breakfast was very basic (1 scrambled egg, very salty, 2 white bread toasts with margarine, and instant coffee)

9.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Good, calm and secured place in Dar

Nice and secured place. I just stayed there for a couple of days, and it was confortable and filled my expectations. The air conditioning works pretty well, which helps for having a good night! The staff is available and helpful!

The pool was exceptionally empty so I did not have the chance to try it. The hostel is situated in a region a bit far from the city center where tourists usually stays, so prices are generally a bit higher than elsewhere in the city. However you can find buses to go into town, or you can easily take other local transports.

5.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Nice host and nice location. But some issues with water and breakfast. Would not stay there again.

The host is very nice and the hostel has a great location. We got a 4 person room with single beds perfect for 4 people. We had issues with the aircondition but they got it fixed asap.

The water didn’t work most of the time in the room. The air condition was very old and was not well functioning. The breakfast was a piece of white toast and a little scramble egg. And you had to wait for it every morning cause the dada had to buy it every morning. We waited 1.5-2 hours to check in even though we arrived around 3-4 pm.

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

I had a wonderful stay and would stay there again without a doubt.

The place was quite amazing! The best thing about it was the location. I was able to take a walk to Coco Beach without an issue. The hosts were great. Very attentive. The place was clean and comfortable. There’s a lot of space to be alone if you need to.

The only challenge was a long term guest who was quite territorial and a bit nosy but it wasn’t enough to ruin my experience.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

I love the place and the host is very welcoming. Martha the lady who helps to take care of the place is the best. I have not left still here.Plus the area Masaki is the best place and the swimming pool tops everything.

None

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Worth the price, and comfortable stay generally.

Clean, safe and accessible location.

Breakfast could do a bit better

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Satisfactory

Pool and vibe is great

they are trying their best about organizing and managing solutions.

9.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Recommended

Beautiful house and pool, nice area, amazing and helpful staff. Was good to socialize too. Ask Kebe for the local restaurant nearby.

Would be nice to have a locker in the dorms to store away belongings so that it’s not all lying on the floor

9.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

great place to stay

amazing place , great location , comfortable, very clean , good shared kitchen ,good value for money. I loved this hostel and recommend it

breakfast split AC would be much better than just a fan

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 Gallivanters Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Gallivanters Hostel. Enjoy the water!

Is Gallivanters Hostel 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 Gallivanters Hostel?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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Gallivanters Hostel

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

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool View

Deluxe King Room

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Gallivanters Hostel

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

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool View

Deluxe King Room

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Ratings and 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 Gallivanters Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Gallivanters Hostel?

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