First point Arusha hostel — Hotel in Arusha

Our stay at the first point hostel was great. We spent a couple of days here at this pretty hostel, with breathtaking wallpaintings that give off an authentic tanzanian vibe and a relaxed backyard in which you can lay in the grass and enjoy the sun and views over the hills. The owner, Johnson, was friendly and particularly knowledgeable on which are the best companies and prices for daytrips or safari-/mountain climbing tours. Moreover, the room price was great value for money. The only negative thing that I could say about First Point is that the hostel is located a bit from the city centre. However, we really enjoyed walking through the citycentre as the people living in the area were friendly and part of the walk you’ll be surrounded...

Overall ok, clean, budget friendly but not the best experience. Ana was very welcoming and attentive but the owner seemed deeply uninterested in us. The wifi was only working when he was on his laptop, and every time we asked about wifi, they said they would check but nothing ever changed. Other employee said there is no wifi - so make sure you have some data on your phone if you wanna stay here.

It was hard for the bajaj/boda to find the way there, providing a description (in Swahili) or reference point would be helpful. I also would not feel comfortable to walk in the area...

First point Arusha has number of advantages - it's location is close to the city center (cca 2km, walkable distance), moreover, it has a great calm garden close to the river. You can also chill on the rooftop which has a view on Mt. Meru and surrounding neighbourhoods. The toilets/showers are very clean. The breakfast is part of the price. I liked the homy feel of the hostel and the whole neighborhood called Daraja mbili. At this location you feel more like experiencing the local life other then just the...