The Nest Haven Hostel

The Nest Haven Hostel Hostel in City of Dar es Salaam

7.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(129 Ratings)

Hostel in City of Dar es Salaam

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hostel

Located in Dar es Salaam, 14 km from Tanzania National Stadium, The Nest Haven Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of City of Dar es Salaam

Nearby attractions

Benjamin Mkapa Stadium

10.4 mi

Makumbusho/ Village Museum

2.8 mi

Tinga Tinga Arts Cooperative Society

5.9 mi

Uhuru Stadium

10.6 mi

Available Rooms

2 Bunk • 86 ft²

Sleeps 3

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1 Bunk

Sleeps 4

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2 Single

Sleeps 2

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The Nest Haven Hostel

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7.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(129 Ratings)

Hostel in City of Dar es Salaam

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Located in Dar es Salaam, 14 km from Tanzania National Stadium, The Nest Haven Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of City of Dar es Salaam

Nearby attractions

Benjamin Mkapa Stadium

10.4 mi

Makumbusho/ Village Museum

2.8 mi

Tinga Tinga Arts Cooperative Society

5.9 mi

Uhuru Stadium

10.6 mi

Available Rooms

2 Bunk • 86 ft²

Sleeps 3

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

1 Bunk

Sleeps 4

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

2 Single

Sleeps 2

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

Ratings and reviews

7.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(129 Ratings)

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4.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

Nice place but didn't had a nice experience

Joyce was so sweet and her omelette was so good! Nice cleam room. Shared kitchen to use. Was supposed to be walking distance to the ma, l so I think the location is probably good but didn't stay long enough to experience it.

Unfortunately I didn't had the best experience like the ones written in the review regarding the staff. Didn't feel comfortable around her. Moved to another place nearby for half the price and w the sweetest staff!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Best place for the best price.

Nice staff, Good breakfast, wifi okay, all pretty good. Moved to gallivanter hostel when I returned to Dar a week later because I wanted to see how it was in a different hostel. Wish I didn't. Now I wished I booked nest haven again instead. Oh well.

Could be closer to the center, but it's not far from the malls and beach. Also wouldn't hurt with a tiny sign on the gate.

7.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Great place.

Simple but good breakfast. Great people running the place. Good location in Mikocheni. Quiet but close enough to the 'city centre'.

No mosquito nets.

7.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

I got really lucky to discover this place

excellent location: once one knows where the mall is, the beach is just next !!! many local food available. once one discovers the way the transport work, one can room across the city at one's heart content!

they need a washing machine. If they could provide bicycles ( even for rental) that would be very useful.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Amazing

The host Maria was exceptional ,friendly , kind and very helpful. The facility is very clean and the additional kitchen where you can make your meals is a wonderful bonus. Thank you Nest Haven, I really have enjoyed my stay in Tanzania thanks to you.

1.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Bad

Maria the owner is into cheating the customers of there money. She overcharges .ignoring the booking.com rate.

4.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Disappointing

Nothing much

Maria the owner overcharged me the room rent. It was US$6 per night but she charged me US$ 8 from 26th may to 30 may.. she refused to listen. She has to pay a balance to me. And she has left for kenya. Bad experience.

2.0 / 10.0

May 2023

In this hostel, both the environment and the work of the staff are bad. There are no mosquito nets

Nothing.

In this hostel, both the environment and the work of the staff are bad. There are no mosquito nets in this place, and the fan on the ceiling didn't blow air well. Both doors of the cabinets under the kitchen sink were broken and dangling. The tap water was not turned off so it continued to flow and the yard was covered with gray cement. I would not recommend The Nest Haven Hostel.

6.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

OK for a small budget

The outdoor space in the back yards is nice, before the mosquitos arrive !

No mosquito net on the bed. An extra guest had its tent set in the middle of the dorm...

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

Maria was the best. for real! don’t hesitate to come, she treats so so well and is there to help you anytime.

nothing really, maybe the mosquitos lol

1.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Don’t recommend

The room I reserved was not available upon check-in. Maria strung me along as if the room would become available and it never did. I required my own private bathroom. After 48 hours she admitted it would not be available and attempted to find other accommodations for me. I would not recommend booking here. This was the worst hostel I have ever stayed at. There was not a great deal of community and Maria seemed annoyed when I would ask her for suggestions.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

Service

Washroom trap failed

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

i had such a wonderful evening at the nest haven. the host is just so kind. we spoke for hours on end about our life’s.

the host is incredible. she is so welcoming and kind. she was extremely interesting and such a helpful woman. she fed me free of charge. made sure I had refreshments the whole time and was just so so lovely. i can’t express enough how grateful I am for her hospitality! great value for money and I would definitely recomend to anyone travelling in dar es Salam.

the shower facilities are not the greatest and there is no air con in the property. although what can you expect for $6 in Africa?

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

No mosquito nets provided, mosquitoes were bad!

The location is safe and quiet.

There were no mosquito nets! It's the humid (rainy) season and I got a lot of bites in the bedroom. The manager said she sprayed but it seemed to make no difference. It's the tropics and there should be nets. Also re breakfast, no milk was provided for tea/coffee. The manager said she doesn't buy it because it will spoil. I can't accept that reason. First, she has a fridge and freezer. And it's possible to buy milk in small amounts in this country. At the very least she could have provided milk powder. They were being cheap in my opinion. Check-in is supposed to close at 11pm according to the hotel's policies stated on this website, but they let in a woman at 1 am to the dorm.

9.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Amazing staff, great hotel, a sanctuary in a moment of need.

We arrived in Dar Es Salaam super late (at 2am) on a heavily delayed Tazara train from Zambia (took 81 hours instead of 44 - a story for another time!). We were really nervous about arriving so late and whether the hostel would still be open. When we arrived we knocked and the door was opened by the most welcoming staff member (unfortunately I forgot their name) who very kindly dealt with our shattered nerves and showed us to a wonderful room for us to get a decent shower and a great night’s sleep before heading off to get the ferry in the morning. Could not recommend more.

Some guests thought the fan was a bit loud. Maybe it would be good to have a sign outside? Although it is very clearly number 8 on the road.

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Very good

Good location, clean and comfortable. I recommend them . Thank you for hosting me

Mosquito nets maybe needed

7.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Ok for a night

Basic but very clean / well kept. Basic but fine egg, toast, fruit, coffee breakfast. Good outdoor seating / social area.

It’s in the middle of an industrial area. Apparently there is a restaurant nearby but one isn’t too motivated to go stumbling in the dark roads to find it after an 11 hour bus ride. Lot of mosquitoes in outdoor area. No net on bed but definitely mosquito in room.

7.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Good value for money

I enjoyed my stay here, for the price of the room it is a good option. Maria was an excellent host, she helped me with booking buses and was very flexible and accommodating.

A bit far out from main city centre, the location in Google Maps is correct but there is no signs so it was a bit difficult to find. Would recommend addings signs so the hotel can be found more easily! Also it was difficult to sleep because of mosquitos, mosquito nets would greatly improve comfort.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Very good

A new and upcoming Hostel. Very nice place and the owner Maria is very welcoming and always helpful. Will book again when in Dar.

7.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Simple but good.

Spent two days in Daressalaam here. Good place for that money! Maria is a nice and welcoming host, hostel is clean and the warm shower was great! Breakfast prepared on requested time, that was nice!

Fan over the bed not working, quite a few mosquitos, only one bathroom, so you might have to wait a little. Burt no big deals, would come again! :)

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 £32 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Nest Haven Hostel. 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 Nest Haven Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Nest Haven Hostel?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.

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Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of City of Dar es Salaam

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Nest Haven 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

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 The Nest Haven Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Nest Haven Hostel?

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