Welcome to View Mountain House - Backpackers, where a warm atmosphere and stunning views await. Enjoy a self-serve breakfast on the garden-fresh terrace, indulge in international cuisine at Mountain house restaurant, explore the library or connect with free WiFi. Plus outdoor furniture for lounging and multilingual staff for assistance.
Arusha is home to View Mountain House - Backpackers. Arusha Declaration Monument and Natural History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Cultural Heritage Centre and Meserani Snake Park. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Arusha travel guide
Take advantage of free self-service breakfast, a terrace and a garden at View Mountain House - Backpackers. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Mountain house, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), outdoor furniture and coffee/tea in reception
Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms at View Mountain House - Backpackers boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
Mountain house
Things to do
Library
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Fan
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 50-per cent of room rate for check-in between midnight and 4:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay for free
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 22.5 per night.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Late check-in fee: 50 per cent of room rate for check-in between midnight and 4:30 AM
Rollaway bed fee: USD 22.5 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
View Mountain House
View Mountain House - Backpackers Arusha
Frequently asked questions
Is View Mountain House - Backpackers pet-friendly?
Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at View Mountain House - Backpackers?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at View Mountain House - Backpackers?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available from midnight to
4:30 AM for a fee of 50%.
What time is check-out at View Mountain House - Backpackers?
Checkout is at 11:30 AM.
Does View Mountain House - Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is View Mountain House - Backpackers located?
Situated in Arusha, this hostel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Cultural Heritage Centre and within 6 miles (10 km) of Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium and Arusha Declaration Monument. Arusha Clock Tower and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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