Dar es Salaam
Located on a small side street between the main post office and St Alban's Anglican church, this YWCA has basic rooms with concrete floors, fans, sinks…
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Arusha
Unremarkable but clean and fairly spacious rooms are on offer here – they're just about fine for the price (ask for a discount anyway), but be prepared…
Dar es Salaam
This YMCA offers no-frills rooms that are fairly quiet considering the city-centre location. It's in a small compound around the corner from the post…
Zanzibar Town
The venerable Africa House was formerly the English Club, and decor still has a colonial flavour. Rooms are rather over-furnished with antique-style four…
Western Tanzania
Unexpected value for such a remote town, the Holland offers big bright rooms with desks and a fair bit of noise. The downstairs restaurant is passable and…
Zanzibar Island
Twisted Palms has 10 cottages: five are slap bang on the beach, and five are set back up on a rocky outcrop overlooking the sea. When we visited, it was…
Zanzibar Town
The long-standing Mazsons has comfortable accommodation, but it's a little bland and tired around the edges. On the upside, there's excellent service and…
Dar es Salaam
A new addition to Dar es Salaam's business traveller hotels, the high-rise Ramada Encore has small but reasonably well-appointed rooms, an overwhelming…
Dar es Salaam
Camping is sometimes possible on Bongoyo, with advance arrangement. The price of a rental tent also includes breakfast. Advance arrangements are essential…
Zanzibar Island
This large resort has around 40 rooms in double-storey blocks, with two swimming pools, a bar, restaurant and an on-site dive centre. It's popular with…
Northern Tanzania
Signposted off the main road just before the Lake Manyara National Park gate, this bright-peach building is meticulously maintained by the friendly owner,…
Arusha
Run by the Catholic diocese, this no-frills place hosts long-term volunteers and short-term budget travellers. Rooms vary, and several of the self…
Northeastern Tanzania
This small church-run place has straightforward double-bed rooms overlooking a tiny compound. All have hot-water showers, mosquito nets and TVs; meals are…
Zanzibar Town
Built in the late 19th century by UMCA missionairies, St Monica’s is very near the Anglican cathedral and still has a somewhat historic ambience. As well…
Zanzibar Island
Jambo's enviable beachfront location and laid-back atmosphere make up for its rather frayed palm-thatch bungalows. There's a dorm and double rooms with…
Arusha
There's a buzz about this place in more ways than one – it's popular for those looking to hook up with other travellers, but the absence of mosquito nets…
Nungwi
Despite the name, there are no bungalows here. Just a large two-storey block with about 20 plain rooms. On the upside, there's a great sea view. It's also…
Serengeti National Park
It's neither a mountain nor a resort, but 'no-frills tented lodge on a big rocky hill' doesn’t have the same ring to it. It’s perfectly comfortable, but…
Northern Tanzania
There's not much shade to be had in this large fenced compound, but the views of Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano are superb. Rooms, in thatched bands, are simple…
Dar es Salaam
Good-value rooms in a central location just 15 minutes' walk from the ferry terminal. Rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable, with a minifridge, TV,…
Zanzibar Town
This is reputedly the oldest hotel in Zanzibar, and the history theme continues throughout with Zanzibari beds and various Arabesque ornaments alongside…
Western Tanzania
A large place right on the lake, with lovely views, but rooms are on the small side and the staff are rather lacklustre. The gardens are pretty and…
Dar es Salaam
This high-rise hotel has a convenient location in the heart of the Asian Quarter and basic but clean rooms with fan, air-con, refrigerator and small…
Northeastern Tanzania
This roadside rest stop has a collection of plastic animals at the entrance, mostly clean, decent rooms, an adjoining, rather bare campsite with hot-water…
Northeastern Tanzania
Stunning views over the plains below on clear days from all the rooms compensate for the somewhat overfurnished interior at this lodge, which is built on…
Bagamoyo
This beachside place has a handful of modest rooms in a small house just back from the beach, plus a large beachfront bar-restaurant. It's at the southern…
Selous Game Reserve
Camping completely wild can be arranged in the area between Mtemere gate and Lake Manze (northeast of Lake Tagalala). You will need to be self-sufficient,…
Western Tanzania
Thanks to the friendly owner, plus the central location and good, cheap restaurant, this 1st-floor place is the most traveller-friendly spot in town…
Mwanza
There's a lot of street noise seeping into the rooms here but grab a pair of ear plugs and enjoy one of the cheapest and best deals in town. The well-kept…
Northeastern Tanzania
This cheery place has clean, pleasant rooms and inexpensive meals. Some of the non-self-contained rooms only have interior windows; it’s worth paying a…
Zanzibar Island
This large place has rooms in single- and double-storey cottages, all with veranda or balcony, set around manicured grounds. It's lacking in shade and…
Northern Tanzania
This stately old-style building is surrounded by gardens and forest 3km west of Marangu's main junction. It has spacious, somewhat dated rooms (some with…
Arusha
This is a no-frills but reasonably reliable place. Avoid the claustrophobic ground-floor rooms, some of which have no exterior window, and go for the…
Zanzibar Island
This low-key locally run place is right on the beach with a collection of rustic bungalows; some are two storey, with upstairs rooms hotter in the day but…
Northeastern Tanzania
Just uphill from the post office, and just below the old district commissioner’s residence, this modern-looking place has reasonable although somewhat…
Northern Tanzania
This unassuming place has a mix of large and small cottages (all priced the same) set in quiet grounds just 1km south of Ngongongare gate. The proprietors…
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire's public campsite is just a short drive into the park near the northwestern tip. It has a good bush location and simple cold-water facilities…
Mwanza
This centrally located church-run hostel offers simple rooms plus meals on order (Tsh7000). It’s about five minutes’ walk north of the Clock Tower…
Northern Tanzania
Engaruka Ruins Campsite is dusty but shady, with acceptable ablutions. You can use its tents for free and meals are available on request. It's handy for…
Arusha
Naaz is short on atmosphere but otherwise OK value, with comfortable 1st-floor rooms in a convenient central location by the Clock Tower. Rooms aren't all…
