Gallivanters Hostel
7 Mlali Road, Masaki, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Excellent location - show map
Set in Dar es Salaam and with Coco Beach reachable within 1.8 km, Gallivanters Hostel offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden. Offering barbecue facilities, the property is located within 2.2 km of Yacht Club Beach. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests. At the hostel all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Gallivanters Hostel offers a sun terrace. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation. Speaking English and Swahili, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area at the reception. Msasani Beach is 2.5 km from Gallivanters Hostel, while Tanzania National Stadium is 14 km away. The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International, 18 km from the hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Breakfast
Property practices
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See what guests loved the most:
- Jerneja
Slovenia“Staff members were very nice. Breakfast was great.” 
Sophia
Greece“Everything. It was my second time staying here and everyone I spoke to have stayed in this hostel before and always return!”
Bartolomeo
Italy“Very nice and clean hostel, good breakfast and facilities. The swimming pool outside is very useful against Dar's heat!”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Gallivanters HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shower
- Linen
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Socket near the bed
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Movie nightsAdditional charge
- Game drivesAdditional charge
- Beach
- Water parkAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storageAdditional charge
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeepingAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Adult only
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Tile/marble floor
- Car hire
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Plunge pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Fence around pool
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- English
- Swahili
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash
Gallivanters Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Gallivanters Hostel
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The prices at Gallivanters Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Gallivanters Hostel is 4.3 miles from the centre of Dar es Salaam. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Gallivanters Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Water park
- Swimming Pool
- Tour or class about local culture
- Game drives
- Movie nights
- Horse riding
- Beach
- Walking tours
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Check-in at Gallivanters Hostel is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
