First Point Arusha Hostel

First Point Arusha Hostel Vacation rental in Arusha

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(77 Ratings)

Vacation rental in Arusha

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

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

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this vacation rental

Located within 2.4 km of Old German Boma and 2.6 km of Uhuru monument in Arusha, First Point Arusha Hostel offers accommodation with seating area. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the homestay free of charge.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Arusha

Nearby attractions

Fun Retreat Resort

3.7 mi

Friedkin Recreation Centre

5 mi

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

14 mi

Makini Swing Adventures

6 mi

Available Rooms

1 Bunk • 430 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

1 King • 1722 ft²

Sleeps 2

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2 Bunk • 1937 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

3 Single • 1937 ft²

Sleeps 3

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

1 King • 1722 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

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First Point Arusha Hostel

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4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(77 Ratings)

Vacation rental in Arusha

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

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

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this vacation rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Arusha

Nearby attractions

Fun Retreat Resort

3.7 mi

Friedkin Recreation Centre

5 mi

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

14 mi

Makini Swing Adventures

6 mi

Available Rooms

1 Bunk • 430 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

1 King • 1722 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

2 Bunk • 1937 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

3 Single • 1937 ft²

Sleeps 3

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

1 King • 1722 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Ratings and reviews

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(77 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Best Hostel in Arusha for Backpackers and low budget travellers if you want a cozy, relaxed stay

The Owner of the Hostel is a lovely guy who was very welcoming and helped us with a lot of stuff we had to organize. The rooms are big and comfortable. Everything was very clean. There is hot water in the shower. The garden and the little "Rooftop" are perfect to relax (if you don't travel in the rainy season like we did). The breakfast ist basic but good. For the price we paied I think it is one of the best hostels I ever stayed in. I would always come back to this place if I every stayed in Arsuha again.

It was not so easy to find because the hostel is in the suburbs of Arusha. We used Google Maps to come close enough and then asked around. If nobody is answering the door immediately, don't worry, just stay persistend ;)

4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Superb

It's a cool place to stay in Arusha when you are a little bit on budget. The host is very helpful, friendly and can also help you to organize safaris, trips to mountains. With a Tuk Tuk it takes you maybe 15 to the centre.

Nothing it was great.

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Very good

Friendly staff, nice rooftop

3.5 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Nice

First point backpacker hostels it's nice place, hot shower, commune kitchen where you Can cook, nice dormitory with little breakfast include. Johnson is nice Host. Hé is making New floor, New bbq point in Nice and relaxing futur green garden and a nice terrace on the top where you will be able to lay down and take béer in front of sunset

Le bruit de la rue car en Tanzanie les gens vivent tard

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

It was very good. They were nice and the place it's confortable

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

The hostel owner and his mama are always there and taking care of everything. There is a nice atmosphere and I was feeling at home for the entire time

1.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Dont go there.

We arrived late, there were no WATER at the shower. Forget about hot water, there were np water at all. We requested in the evening to have breakfast early because we left early for safari. The owner started fighting with us and he was rude and unpleasant.

4.5 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Superb

The staff and mama and all guest's were amazing.

Internet

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

Super friendly and chill staff, bed was so comfy and such great value. Would definitely come again

Only downside is the location, it was a bit of a trouble to get to, locals know it as "The White House" so hope that helps others find it! (Maybe they could put some signs up?)

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

I would highly recommend this place for anyone traveling on a budget!

The hostel was very beautiful! Full of lovely paintings and decorations! The ambiance was lovely overall and we got to enjoy a gorgeous sunset from their rooftop deck. The staff were very welcoming and accommodating! Overall the service was very good!

Honestly everything was great for the price!

4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2022

everything was good i miss Kilimanjaro the dog already

the dog and the culture like environment

nothing

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Really liked the place as we stayed with a grou of 9, there is enough space to chill and meet especially around the camp

Good vibe, nice people and the backyard garden is absolutely stunning with the fire place and avocado’s trees!

Hot water can be a challenge sometimes

3.5 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Good

The room was cleaned and it's a nice hostel. It has hot water!!

Fake location, it's so far away from the center of the city, you have to take a taxi. And wifi doesn't work in all day...

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Passable

The staff was nice and helpful

wifi wasn’t working

4.5 / 5.0

Jun 2022

I enjoyed my stay and definitely will come back again

The help I got from the staff was awesome.i was not stranded at all.the lady who prepared breakfast did a fantastic job.it came right on time

Wi Fi connectivity should be upfront.guests with no Tanzania simcards who are on a short stay need wi Fi for communication.i did not enjoy this this service appropriately from check in day.

3.5 / 5.0

Jun 2022

A comfortable place, but it did not have wifi.

I liked the room and the breakfast.

It did not have wifi.

3.5 / 5.0

May 2022

Good

the breakfast was really amazing as well as the beds and the hostel itself.

they havent had wifi at all, the stuff was unfriendly and not able to talk english. the location is in the slums.

4.5 / 5.0

May 2022

Superb

Everyone was very kind and made you feel at home. We had some problems with the train and Jackson picked us up very late and looked with us for some food, very helpful!

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Exceptional

Everything was perfect, i really like the place

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Exceptional

Nice place, good hostel atmosphere)) rooms is good, toilets are new and clean. Owners of the place are nice and helpful.

Location is more far then shown on the map, but not a big deal. Wifi was not working.

2.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Only recommended for low budget backpackers

It's definitely cheap. There are motortaxis waiting right in front of the hostel who can take you into town for a very low price.

The location on the booking map is not the location in real life! It wasn't even close. This place is way further out in a neighbourhood where we did not feel comfortable walking around by ourselves. The owner played his own electronic music all day long. Some of the showers didn't work properly. Our room opened right into the large communal area, where people would hang out a night, so it was rather noisy. I would only recommend this place if you are a very low budget backpacker looking to spend time in a neighbourhood that is as local as they come! Most expensive beers we've come across in mainland Tanzania!

4.5 / 5.0

Dec 2021

Great for the price

Really worth for the price. Clean and omfortable beds. Nice big common area and good breakfast.

Lockers good be nice. Located far from the centre in an area that did not seem the best. Necessary to be accompanied to go out the hostel and need bolt or personal transportation to get in and get out.

4.0 / 5.0

Dec 2021

Very good

Nice and chilled place to stay close to Arusha. You can walk for a few minutes or take a boda boda for a small price to get into town. The Housekeeper was very nice and friendly. Nice garden to make a bonfire in the evening :)

WiFi was only available at a few times of the day, could definitely be improved. But I think it was just a matter of refreshing the router, so if the owner is around and you tell him the wifi should be back again.

2.0 / 5.0

Dec 2021

Disappointing

location

no wifi during our 4 days there, and everyday we were told by the owner that next day or later the same day there will be, but no. we trusted him and wait for the next day to get the wifi he promised us, but no wifi ever.

3.0 / 5.0

Dec 2021

Pleasant

For the price it was ok. Don't expect too much. I came late, but got a warm beer (the fridge is not used for beer because it will be bad while electricity if off much often 😳 But I got food even late for free.

There was no couver to use the blanket, so I used my own thin sleeping bag. No warm water for shower. Wished to get breakfast at 8am, didn't work.

4.0 / 5.0

Nov 2021

Very good

I liked the place, perfect to chill in Arusha before going for a big adventure (safari, kili,...). You can take a motorcycle taxi for a cheap price to the city center. The owner is super nice!!

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2021

Exceptional

Johnson's hospitality and the accomodations, really nice play to stay and relax

Everything was good

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2021

Exceptional

Jonson did everything to make my stay exeptional. Great hospitality and amazing garden. They also have kittens and a dog which made it feel like a home :-)

3.5 / 5.0

Nov 2021

first point arusha is a good place to stay

the hostel is cool, have a nice common area

i booked because of the location and wifi, but the location on map isn’t correct and the wifi worked only first 5 minutes

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Best place in Arusha

This place was amazing, it’s really quiet, the owner Johnson and his team (His mother and Sarah) are amazing people always ready to make you feel comfortable and to help you. The place itself is really well located and you got a very good view from the roof! I’ve met amazing peoples there and I spent a wonderful time at this place Totally recommend!!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Beautiful place

The first point is a very cute looking place with wonderful stuff and a cool owner. Besides having a nice living room/communal area there is a pretty garden with flowers, trees and soft grass to practice yoga, do sport or just relax. If you plan to climb Meru, Kilimanjaro or do a Safari, the owner can give you the best contacts in town (price/value/fairpayment for workers/porters/guides/cooks). So relax get here and plan everything from the hostel, while enjoying your included breakfast with cool people.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Great hostel with local vibe!

Really nice hostel with a good vibe! Everyone was super friendly and helpful, the place was clean and in good condition, the showers also had hot water :). It's in a good location if you want a more local feel, and it's close to the train station but also to the centre. We didn't have lunch or dinner there but it looked and smelt really good, and the breakfast is included in the price which is eggs, avocado and fruit which was nice! Overall had a really good stay and would definitely stay here again next time I'm back in Arusha. Also great value for money! 😊

Nothing, everything was great :) we even extended our stay

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2021

It’s a very nice place to stay. It’s very clean and staffs are very welcome and helpful. Location is good, close to the

Very nice

None

4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Superb

Good breakfast! Value for money perfect for the backpackers

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Exceptional

Such a warm welcoming, very good location, unforgettable sunrises and sunsets that can be seen from the roof as well as a view of Mount Meru. Many thanks to the team. I will definitely come back again.

4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Superb

Great place to stay for Arusha visitors, really positive vibe, The owner Johnson was really helpful for us and thanks to him we managed to solve some problems. Can’t not to mention his mom who made us great breakfast everyday. Do not hesitate and book now.

There was a problem with internet provider but when we needed it Johnson made a hotspot from his own telephone

FAQs

How much does this vacation rental cost compared to others in Arusha?

The average price for a rental in Arusha is $49 per night. This rental is $28 above the average.

Is parking included with this vacation rental?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at First Point Arusha Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this vacation rental?

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

Is First Point Arusha Hostel pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at First Point Arusha Hostel?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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First Point Arusha Hostel

Vacation rental in Arusha

Reasons to book

About this vacation rental

Amenities

Map of Arusha

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

First Point Arusha Hostel

Vacation rental in Arusha

Reasons to book

About this vacation rental

Amenities

Map of Arusha

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this vacation rental cost compared to others in Arusha?

Is parking included with this vacation rental?

Is there a pool at this vacation rental?

Is First Point Arusha Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at First Point Arusha Hostel?

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