Rafiki Backpackers & Guesthouse
Hostel in Kenya
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this hostel
Set in Moshi, 39 km from Mount Kilimanjaro, Rafiki Backpackers & Guesthouse offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property features a bar, as well as a restaurant serving Indian cuisine.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Available Rooms
1 Bunk • 129 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Queen • 129 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Bunk • 150 ft²
Sleeps 3
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2 Single • 129 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Single • 129 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Ratings and reviews
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3.5 / 5.0
Very spacious room. Excellent breakfast and cooking area. Helpful staff
Na
2.5 / 5.0
no towels included
4.0 / 5.0
nice People and Location ok. Price relatively cheap.
the breakfast was awful (only cheap instant coffee and not even fruits or anything). the fridge was disgusting and there was cold and frozen blood wverywhere. never cleaned in the last year.
5.0 / 5.0
Nice, comfortable, kind and helpful staff, they serve very nice meals on demand for very reasonable prices
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice staff, beautiful view on Kilimanjaro!
5.0 / 5.0
Nice hosts, food breakfast
Only cold showers available, quite far away from Moshi center
3.5 / 5.0
Considering the price and location (near by Kilimandjaro and Arusha national parks), the hostel is good value for money and with a delicious cooker that will prepare you good home made meals (veggie options) after a long hike.
Hot water was not functioning more than 5min, which is ok but if some people are seeking for that, they better be not expecting hot showers and/or hair dryer to not catch a cold.
5.0 / 5.0
Nice Staff
3.0 / 5.0
GOOD
FOOD
3.5 / 5.0
Good
The staff was not so smiling !
5.0 / 5.0
Rafiki Backpacker is a good choice, no doubts. Hostel is clean, staff is really nice and helpful. Its not located in the city centre, but its only a good think. There is not much to see in Moshi itself, it´s just a busy city. Hostel is in a quiet neighbourhood not far away from the centrum, easily reachable with tuktuk for 500 tzs.
At the reception I booked a day trip to the Materuni waterfalls and coffee farm ant it was great! The guide was really nice and the nature and village were just stunning. Dont miss it out!
4.5 / 5.0
Very good lokalization. Aisha is very friendly and helpful. I can recommend Rafiki 😃
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Kenya?
The average price for a rental in Kenya is R 1,217 per night. This rental is R 664 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rafiki Backpackers & Guesthouse. 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 Rafiki Backpackers & Guesthouse pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Rafiki Backpackers & Guesthouse?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.
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