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Gallivanters Hostel
Gallivanters Hostel
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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. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests. A continental, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available at the property. The hostel offers a barbecue. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Gallivanters Hostel. Speaking English and Swahili at the reception, staff are always on hand to help. Yacht Club Beach is 2.2 km from the accommodation, while Msasani Beach is 2.5 km from the property. Julius Nyerere International Airport is 18 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
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Guests who stayed here loved
Anne
Norway“Great common space The area was nice and felt very safe Friendly and helpful staff Comfortable bed”- Pressiana
Bulgaria“Great place, comfortable common spaces, super nice room and shower, and AC too.” - Jeannette
Germany“It’s a perfect stay in dar es salaam Masaki is a very safe place with great restaurants and locations. The pool is great, the place is quiet and you meet many new people” 
Felipe Germany“The staff was very helpful and our stay was great! The pool was always clean and the location is very nice. Will go back for sure”- Heli
Finland“We arrived at the hostel at 4am and had no problems checking in. We also got breakfast at 6:30 am when we left. Normally they don't serve breakfast that early. They were very flexible and helpful even though our own schedules were very strange....” - DDikatso
Botswana“The breakfast was nice, the sfaff was welcoming, The owner even helped us to cook Christmas lunch for all guests so that we dont dont feel islolated.” - Nancy
South Africa“The location was excellent, close to ammenities and the beach.” 
Ross
Isle of Man“Great budget hostel with a pool.Staff are really helpful.”- Ryo
Japan“Big swimming pool, garden, and common spaces. AC in the room was amazing. I've never felt that cold(in good way) during my trip in Africa for 4 months.” 
Elyse
Canada“The kitchen facility was really great. Staff were friendly and everything was clean. The location was excellent with grocery stores, markets, restaurants, etc. In walking distance in a very safe area.”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Gallivanters HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Dressing room
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
PetsPets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Movie nightsAdditional charge
- Pub crawlsAdditional charge
- Game drivesAdditional charge
- Beach
- Water parkAdditional chargeOff-site
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
InternetWiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
Transport
- Public transport ticketsAdditional charge
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storageAdditional charge
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeepingAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Key access
- 24-hour security
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Adults only
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Tile/marble floor
- Car hire
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Room service
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Plunge pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Fence around pool
Wellness
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
- English
- Swahili
House rulesGallivanters Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
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.
