Wakawaka Hostel

Communal lounge/ TV room, Library, Lobby or reception, Lounge or bar

3.9 / 5.0

Good(48 Ratings)

Hostel in Arusha

Reasons to book

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

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this hostel

Located in Arusha, 1.6 km from Old German Boma, Wakawaka Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Arusha

Nearby attractions

Fun Retreat Resort

6.3 mi

Friedkin Recreation Centre

7.8 mi

Miso Adventure & Safaris Kilimanjaro Hiking ,Tanzania Top travel agency in Arusha and Moshi

22.4 mi

Makini Swing Adventures

9.5 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 86 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 193 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

££££

Wakawaka Hostel

££££

3.9 / 5.0

Good(48 Ratings)

Hostel in Arusha

Reasons to book

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

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette 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

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Arusha

Nearby attractions

Fun Retreat Resort

6.3 mi

Friedkin Recreation Centre

7.8 mi

Miso Adventure & Safaris Kilimanjaro Hiking ,Tanzania Top travel agency in Arusha and Moshi

22.4 mi

Makini Swing Adventures

9.5 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 86 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 193 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

Ratings and reviews

3.9 / 5.0

Good(48 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Best place to stay in Arusha, ever!

Location is perfect, staff is really kind and there's something very difficult to find in TZ and it's there in Wakawaka... wifi in the rooms 👌🏾 The owner really cares about your comfy and safety.

4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Superb

Staff was very helpful and friendly. spacious rooms, close to the center

Nothing. Great stay

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Family-like Hostel

David and Victoria were the best hosts. They are very kind and caring people. They are really trying to make this place feel like home. I enjoyed coming back multiple times after trips around Arusha. They also helped organizing my further travels. There are also some volunteers living there. Victoria cooks breakfast for the guests and also a dinner for the volunteers, which I was invited some times. Even though I booked a dorm bed, I got my own room with a double bed and bathroom. The property is a 20 min walk from the city center, the last 5 min being a dirt road, which bold unfortunately doesn’t recognize as a pick up place. WiFi is working well in the common area.

Best not to book via booking.com since there are 4€ hidden costs (including 2€ towel fee)

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Quiet in excellent location!

The hostel is a house with comfortable rooms, nice beds and locking cupboards for your things. The staff are nice and friendly. It's very clean. I can easily walk to coffee, restaurants and shops. The wifi is good. I stayed here before and after my safari trip. I would recommend it if you want somewhere quiet and chill and don't want a party hostel vibe.

3.5 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Comfortable room and good location

the room is clean and comfortable. the personal are very nice

we had shower in the room but when you use it the floor was full of water. Not really comfortable. They changed our place to stay to another from the same company, so the pictures aren’t posted on booking

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

David is a really nice guy ! wifi and hot water works well and it’s at 10 minutes of walk from clock tower (center of the city)

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Really great place to meet intrepid travelers

This place attracts like minded intrepid travelers. Met some amazing people from all over. David, the owner, knows so mych about the area and Safaris. The staff was so kind. Did laundry, ate good food around table, and enjoyed the family like atmosphere.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

choose wakawaka house over hostel, but both are great

The owners are fantastic. to be clear, there are two properties: wakawaka house and wakawaka hostel. I stayed in hostel one night and David (owner) knew it’d be empty so opted to move me to house where it was more lively. both properties are great, but house is a better location. fast wifi for working, great blankets and pillows on beds. David is more of a a friend than a host and Josephat is extremely accommodating. They will help you book tours

I don’t really have any complaints

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Very good

The location

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Great & relaxed stay at Wakawaka

Had a great time at Wakawaka. Room was awesome, very clean, comfy bed & good wifi over the property. Very secure and good location close to the clock tower but away from the main road so quiet at night. David was a great host sorting out airport pickup for me (recommend) and then info for my onward travels and making sure I was ok. The ladies serving breakfast were great as well and always so happy. Would recommend when staying in Arusha!

All great!

2.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Satisfied while expectations were not met

The staff was absolutely great! I do not have enough words to compliment them.

1) The locations are very confusing 2) The reservations did not reflect the available rooms

3.5 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Good

The room nice and clean, but very standard for a guesthouse. The security is very high and the house is placed in a queried part of the city. James is exceled host. He will take care of you. His is a very lovely person, who really will like to help, if you have any question or needs at your stay. Personally I wish James all kinds of luck and hope he will find his opportunity to start at his finale studies. James is good man with excellent perspectives. Best Regards Rasmus & Hans from Denmark

1.5 / 5.0

Dec 2021

Poor

Comfort of the bed, Location

Horrible rude owner who didn't want to accept the payment as written down on the site. Ended up paying twice, once by card, once in cash. Other nice places in Arusha are available, so avoiding here is recommended. No hot water as well.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2021

Cool place to stay in Arusha!

Very nice House! - nice and clean rooms David, the owner, is a very cool guy and helps where he can :)

nothing

4.0 / 5.0

Dec 2021

Comfortable stay, good people

I had a good time at Wakawaka, especially in connection with the friendliness of the staff and owner here. The ambiance was very personal and familial, they were very supportive in recommending things to do and to help with things I needed done.

My room was rather noisy due to a gate and the dogs that had their "crib" in that part of the yard. My bathroom was constantly wet due to water coming out when taking a shower, the shower curtain not being adequate for the height and length of the shower curtain.

3.5 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Simple, clean and friendly staff. All we needed for a short stay and a good location to explore.

The staff were so friendly and welcoming. It was just right for me and my husband to stay a few nights and explore the city. The rooms were clean and simple but all we needed!

The ceiling was peeling a little in the first room we stayed in due to the humidity of the shower but nothing major.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Exceptional

The location is excellent! Close to tanzanite experience, Maasai market and natural museum. Also, Ani was very nice from the beginning giving me good advices and making me feel at home. Thank you!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Our amazing house in Arusha.

Wakawaka Hostel/house was our home in Arusha for a week. Perfect location, close to several cafes and restaurants. A very calm and silent street. Very comfortable room, hot bath and the staff helped us with everything. Owner David is a wonderful person and he also helps to organize safaris.

We loved everything.

4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Superb

Such a warm welcoming from David in his house! He made us fell at home and part of his family straight away! We had some bad luck but he was here to help and support us. We'll be back without any hesitation if we have the chance to come back. Thanks again for welcoming as you did in your family!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

Fantastic place to stay!

David is the most amazing host ever, everything you need he will sort out and make sure you are comfortable and have what you need during your stay. Very relaxing vibe and had a lot of fun chilling out and speaking with other travellers at the hospital. I would thoroughly recommend staying here and next time I stay in Tanzania I will be back!

4.5 / 5.0

Apr 2021

Superb

Peaceful location, good value for money, friendly staff

No WiFi for the 3 days I stayed there. There's a huge dog even though harmless, will jump on you and still hurts you

4.5 / 5.0

Apr 2021

Superb

Breakfast had a choice of how you want your eggs and various fruits Try get the master upstairs suite for the most comfortable and spacious stay

wifi was a bit stop and start , bring your own if wifi is important to you

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2021

Exceptional

It's a super chill place with a great owner that accommodated us very well!

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2021

Great stay for business trip to Arusha.

Clean and comfortable bed, hot shower, quiet room, staff were helpful. Very good value for money - thank you!

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Arusha?

The average price for a rental in Arusha is £39 per night. This rental is £22 above the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Wakawaka 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 Wakawaka 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 Wakawaka Hostel?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.

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Wakawaka Hostel

Hostel in Arusha

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Arusha

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Wakawaka Hostel

Hostel in Arusha

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Arusha

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Arusha?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Wakawaka Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Wakawaka Hostel?

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