Gallivanters Hostel

Dar es Salaam · Tanzania

Gallivanters Hostel

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69% MEH
Low confidence 35 reviews

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Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Free Parking 💻 Coworking Space 🅿️ Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍳 Free Breakfast
Other facilities (33)
Free WiFi Free Internet Access Bicycle Parking Adaptors Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Direct Dial Telephone 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Shuttle Bus Housekeeping Card Phones Internet Access Nightclub Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Smart TV Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Hot Showers Common Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Late Check-out

Recent reviews

USA MALE 25-30 Jan 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Excellent staff very kind accommodating and welcoming.

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Sep 15, 2025 Atm 100%

very nice staff!

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Sep 13, 2025 Atm 100%

Everything was perfect, staff was really nice, overall good vibe, nice bunch of solo-travellers and a pool. Would come again when I’m in Dar :)

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South Africa FEMALE 18-24 Jul 26, 2025 Atm 100%

Lovely staff, lovely pool, lovely location and comfortable beds!

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Germany MALE May 26, 2025 Atm 80%

Liegt halt ziemlich außerhalb, dafür ruhig und grün. Ansonsten alles gut, Personal freundlich, Atmosphäre ok, aber die hängt ja auch daran wer sonst noch da ist. Müsste wegen Gruppenbelegung 2 mal umziehe.

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Germany MALE 18-24 Mar 7, 2025 Atm 80%

Great stay - felt completely save, so left all my valuable stuff in the room/bed. The pool is definitely a plus even though there’s no shadow at the pool during the day. Every sleeping booth has its own fan, light bulb, outlet and curtain so even though it’s was a 10 bed dorm I slept so well there. Minor improvement: some more space to store backpacks etc in the dorm. Overall the area itself is quite so definitely recommended if you want to escape the noise of the city centre!

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South Africa MALE 31-40 Jan 15, 2025 Atm 80%

I was excited to find a hostel with a perfect score in Dar. The hostel is good, but far from perfect. The rooms are really tiny for the amount of beds. The occupancy was less than half and it felt crowded with the luggage. The property needs some maintenance, particularly the common areas, bathrooms, kitchen and garden. AC in the room was great.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Oct 23, 2024 Atm 100%

cozy beds, really nice staff, laid back environment

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Jul 7, 2024 Atm 100%

Awesome atmosphere. Nice and quiet. The staff was very friendly and attentive. I loved the location, super close to the beach, public transportation, and bars.. there is also a hospital near by. I spent a lot of time in my room but have no complaints! The pool was really nice, great place to unwind and super clean. I’d visit again!

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Jamaica FEMALE 25-30 Jul 6, 2024 Atm 100%

I stayed here for 1 night and I'm extending my stay for 1 week because I love it here. This place is so clean, so safe and the ladies that work here are so nice and it honestly feels like home away from home. I love that they have a supermarket that is a 2 minute walk from the hostel because I like making my own meal in their shared kitchen. Honestly this feels like an authentic hostel because I wasn't being forced to buy something, I've been traveling for months and this was the break I need

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Jul 3, 2024 Atm 100%

Just stayed at Gallivanters Hostel in Dar Es Salaam, and it was such a vibe! As a solo female traveler, I felt super secure here and I met other ladies in my dorm. The 24/7 reception staff were absolute legends, always there to answer my questions about where to eat and party in the area. The wifi so strong, I had no issues staying connected and posting my adventures. Plus, the walkability of the neighborhood was a major win. It legit felt like a mini Europe with all the expats around the area.

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England FEMALE 18-24 May 7, 2024 Atm 20%

Don’t go here. No atmosphere. Super basic. Doesn’t feel safe.

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Mar 13, 2024 Atm 100%

I had an amazing stay and the people were so helpfull and nice, would advise this!

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Feb 4, 2024 Atm 80%

Really good hostel. Close to the supermarket, the main roads, the hospital, the beach. Very clean and nice rooms. The only annoying thing was that there was the power off one evening and every house next to us had electricity. But still very amazing and great to meet new people. And the pool was great too!

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India MALE 25-30 Jan 30, 2024 Atm 80%

overall good. if you are looking for quick stay for a day of two you can book. Bunk beds were not pretty good

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Spain MALE Dec 27, 2023 Atm 100%

Very quiet, spacious and the swiming Pool IS nice. Higiene super Ok. I recomend.

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Germany MALE 25-30 Dec 16, 2023 Atm 100%

Great hostel to stay for a few days in Dar es Salaam. The staff makes you feel welcomed!

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Latvia FEMALE Dec 9, 2023 Atm 100%

Very good

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Belgium MALE Nov 24, 2023 Atm 100%

Everything you need, including swimming pool and WiFi + super good dadas making breakfast for you and help with laundry if you so desire

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USA MIXEDGROUP 18-24 Oct 28, 2023 Atm 100%

Nice place and really comfortable!

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