Gallivanters Hostel
Gallivanters Hostel
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Located in Dar es Salaam and with Coco Beach reachable within 1.1 miles, Gallivanters Hostel provides 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 property has a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organizing tours for guests. A continental, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is served at the property. The hostel has a grill. The area is popular for cycling, and car rental is available at Gallivanters Hostel. Languages spoken at the reception include English and Swahili, and guests are invited to request information on the area when needed. Yacht Club Beach is 1.4 miles from the accommodation, while Msasani Beach is 1.5 miles from the property. Julius Nyerere International Airport is 11 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Max
United States of America“Comfortable hostel in a secluded spot with amazing staff” 
Heather United States of America“Personable staff. Nice location. Reasonable rates.”- Claire United States of America“this Hostel is the perfect mix of being able to meet people, but also having a relaxing day. It’s close enough to everything that you need, and is only a short Bolt ride away to any of the man attractions of dar es salaam. it’s quiet so it’s...”
- Folorunso
Italy“The breakfast was good and the staff were friendly. The environment was excellent and close to many facilities. I will recommend it to anyone as a value-for-money place.” - Scattolin
Norway“Staff, atmosphere, and social interaction are a plus.” - Nicole United States of America“Everything is always amazing at Gallevaters. It's always clean, safe, and comfortable. The staff is extremely professional and reliable. As a solo woman traveler, I know I will always feel at home here.”
We
Germany“I love the hostel. The location is good. It is in the posh area of Dar es Salam. The staff is friendly.”
Luke
Canada“The pool was great and refreshing. The staff was really helpful and friendly. I only stayed 1 night as my vacation came to an end, but I highly recommend staying here!”
Lizanaude13
South Africa“GALLIVANTERS is the perfect place to stay, central to all areas and shops, restaurants and entertainment. The staff and owner are most friendly and welcoming.”
Adrian Germany“Amazing place. Clean, friendly and conveniently located.”
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Amenities of Gallivanters HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Walk-in closet
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- 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
- Bar crawlsAdditional charge
- Game drivesAdditional charge
- Beach
- Water parkAdditional chargeOff-site
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
InternetWifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
Transportation
- Public transit ticketsAdditional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storageAdditional charge
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/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
- Smoke-free property
- Tile/Marble floor
- Car rental
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Room service
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Plunge pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Fenced pool
Spa
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
- English
- Swahili
House rulesGallivanters Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
FAQs about Gallivanters Hostel
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Check-in at Gallivanters Hostel is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Guests staying at Gallivanters Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Breakfast to go
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The prices at Gallivanters Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from Gallivanters Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Gallivanters Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Water park
- Swimming pool
- Walking tours
- Game drives
- Bar crawls
- Tour or class about local culture
- Movie nights
- Happy hour
- Beach
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Gallivanters Hostel is 4.3 miles from the center of Dar es Salaam. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
