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Cheap Hotels in Dar es Salaam

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Dar es Salaam on Hotels.com. These Dar es Salaam Cheap Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 29, 2026.

A set of stairs leading to a building entrance with glass doors and a metal railing.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and a glass wall reflecting the surroundings.

A breakfast table with various dishes, a glass of orange juice, and a vase with flowers.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

Upanga East

CNY477

CNY573 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A rooftop pool with a wooden deck and glass railing, surrounded by outdoor seating and a covered area with a view of the city skyline.

A buffet setup with various food containers and serving dishes.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by potted plants.

A modern lounge area with two sofas, a central coffee table, and a stone accent piece.

2. Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam

Kivukoni

CNY369

CNY439 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a city view.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with rose petals, a swan-shaped towel, a flat-screen TV, and a small wooden side table.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a chair, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A dining area with a table set for two, large windows with a city view, and modern furniture.

3. Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel

Dar es Salaam City Center

CNY497

CNY592 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A beach with thatched umbrellas and tables, a sandy shore, and the ocean in the background.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food options, including fruits and pastries, and a coffee station.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small desk, and a seating area with a view of the city.

4. Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa

Kivukoni

CNY759

CNY941 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, a reception desk, a fire extinguisher, and a large potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, and a small sofa.

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a wooden side table.

A restaurant table set with various dishes, condiments, and drinks.

5. Tiffany Diamond Hotels

Dar es Salaam City Center

CNY486

CNY578 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A multi-level pool area with wooden railings and lounge chairs.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative lighting.

A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a chandelier, and a flower arrangement.

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame and a nightstand with a lamp. A desk with a chair and a lamp is positioned next to the bed.

6. Protea Hotel by Marriott Dar es Salaam Courtyard

Kivukoni

CNY750

CNY893 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Two modern high-rise buildings with reflective glass facades, one with a curved design and the other with a straight, rectangular shape.

A swimming pool with a 'NO DIVING' sign, surrounded by large terracotta pots and palm trees, with a modern building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a telephone, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A multi-level indoor space with a bar area, seating, and decorative plants.

7. Harbour View Suites

Mchafukoge

CNY584

CNY695 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern living room with a dining table, sofa, and a large window with a city view.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the kitchen in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a blue roof and a sign for 'Dura Suites'.

8. AURA SUITES

Upanga East

CNY690

CNY822 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large columns.

A breakfast area with wooden tables and chairs, a buffet counter with various food items, and a coffee machine.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

9. City Crown Hotel

Kariakoo

CNY431

CNY513 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the sea.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a red cushioned bench.

A person using a leg press machine in a gym with exercise equipment in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white facade, outdoor seating area, and palm trees.

10. Hotel Slipway

Masaki

CNY846

CNY1,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large glass wall.

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a view of the sea through large windows.

11. Element by Marriott Dar es Salaam

Masaki

CNY759

CNY961 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with patterned sofas and armchairs, a bar with a variety of bottles, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a tray with breakfast items, and a painting on the wall.

A poolside setting with lounge chairs and a table with fruits and a drink.

A spacious gym with wooden flooring, exercise equipment, and large mirrors.

12. CBD Hotel

Mchafukoge

CNY540

CNY643 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A poolside area with four wooden beds with white canopies, a clear blue pool, and a modern building in the background.

A modern outdoor patio with a white sofa, wicker chairs, and a glass railing overlooking a cityscape.

A bar area with a marble countertop, wooden stools, and a variety of bottles.

A buffet with various food items and condiments.

13. Urban by CityBlue Hotel, Dar es Salaam

Masaki

CNY770

CNY916 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

An aerial view of a resort with a central swimming pool, multiple sun loungers, and a beach area with umbrellas.

A resort with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a building with large windows.

A spacious, elegantly decorated dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and multiple chandeliers.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, a large central pool, and a beach area.

14. Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam

Masaki

CNY846

CNY1,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A spacious lobby with a central fountain, seating areas, and a decorative wall with a geometric pattern.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating area, and multiple balconies.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A large, historic building with a central tower and two smaller towers, surrounded by dense tropical vegetation.

15. Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

Kivukoni

CNY818

CNY973 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A restaurant with high tables and chairs, large windows, and a city view.

A gym with exercise equipment, a treadmill, and a window with a city view.

A conference room with a long table, white chairs, and water bottles.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the cityscape.

16. Tiffany Diamond Hotels

Dar es Salaam City Center

CNY246

CNY772 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A buffet table with various fruits and a wicker basket containing fruits.

A modern building with a sign reading "TANZANITE EXECUTIVE SUITES".

A spacious lobby with leather armchairs, a glass coffee table, and large windows offering views of the city.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a vase with a single flower.

17. Tanzanite Executive Suites

Dar es Salaam City Center

CNY365

CNY435 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A rooftop terrace with a view of a city skyline, featuring modern buildings and a clear sky.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large glass door leading outside.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a dome-shaped top, and illuminated windows.

A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of greenery outside, and hanging pendant lights.

18. Chelsea Hotel

Kariakoo

CNY433

CNY515 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a view of a city skyline at night.

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, and seating areas.

A staircase with a metal railing and wooden chairs.

A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, a reception desk, and a large mirror on the wall.

19. Hotel Sapphire

Dar es Salaam City Center

CNY699

CNY832 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A wedding reception area with white chairs, a red carpet, and floral decorations.

An ornate stage with a golden frame and white floral decorations, a red carpet, and a checkered floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a television, and a desk.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent "URBAN ROSE Hotel & Apartments" sign.

20. Urban Rose Hotel and Apartment

Dar es Salaam City Center

CNY697

CNY829 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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A sunset over a body of water with boats, a tree, and a building with a balcony.

A poolside with palm trees and umbrellas, overlooking the ocean.

A sunset over a calm body of water with a person standing on a rocky outcrop.

A body of water with ripples and a sunset in the background.

A thatched-roof overwater structure with illuminated railings, extending into calm blue waters.

Masaki

Masaki is Dar es Salaam's swankiest neighborhood where luxury living meets ocean breezes. The tree-lined streets wind past high-end villas, embassies, and upscale shopping centers like Sea Cliff Village. Days unfold between stylish boutiques and beachfront spots with Indian Ocean views, while evenings bring sophisticated bars and seafood restaurants perfect for sunset watching. Getting around Masaki requires a car or ride-share as public transit is limited. Accommodations feature oceanfront hotels and serviced apartments with fancy amenities typical of this affluent Tanzanian pocket. Though peaceful compared to downtown, excellent international dining options remain easily accessible.

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A busy urban street with multiple vehicles, including cars and an auto-rickshaw, and tall buildings with glass facades.

Dar es Salaam City Center

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A coastal cityscape with a busy harbor, a prominent tower, and a mix of modern and traditional buildings.

A large blue ship with a red hull, a control tower, and various buildings in the background.

A church with a cross on top, a bell tower, and a circular window.

A church interior with pews, a checkered floor, and a high arched ceiling.

A blue book titled 'The Liturgy of the Anglican Church of Tanzania' on a pew in a church.

Kivukoni

Kivukoni's waterfront promenade lets you soak up stunning Indian Ocean views while watching ferry traffic buzz to Zanzibar. The National Museum showcases fascinating Tanzanian heritage in a colonial building that's worth the visit just for the architecture. Government landmarks like the stately Bank of Tanzania and the impressive State House give the area a distinguished feel. Seafood restaurants serve up fresh catches from the nearby fish market, perfect after exploring the botanical gardens. Hotels range from business-oriented to charming guesthouses, all within walking distance of major sights. Getting around is easy with abundant taxis, while the ferry terminal connects you directly to Zanzibar adventures.

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A cityscape at night with illuminated buildings and a visible contrail in the sky.

Kisutu

Kisutu buzzes with corporate energy where modern glass towers stand beside colonial buildings. The neighborhood's heart beats with business professionals rushing between banks and office complexes. Street vendors line sidewalks selling samosas and mandazi, creating an authentic slice of Tanzanian urban life. Major bus terminals make exploring other parts of Dar es Salaam a breeze. Restaurants cater mostly to the office crowd with Tanzanian staples like ugali and nyama choma. Small markets sell everyday necessities and mobile accessories rather than tourist trinkets. Most businesses close early evening, transforming this bustling district into a quieter zone after work hours.

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A busy port with numerous trucks and shipping containers, a large crane, and a city skyline with tall buildings in the background.

Msasani

Dar es Salaam's Msasani neighborhood offers attractions including Msasani Bay Beach.

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Top landmarks in Dar es Salaam

Coco Beach

8.0/10 (149 reviews)

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Coco Beach located 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from central Dar es Salaam. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Mbezi Beach and Msasani Bay Beach.

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Mbezi Beach

8.0/10 (101 reviews)

Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Mbezi Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from central Dar es Salaam. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Coco Beach, Jangwani Beach, and Msasani Bay Beach.

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Kariakoo Market

8.0/10 (177 reviews)

If you like the hustle and bustle of a market, you might want to head out to Kariakoo Market in Kariakoo and take in the atmosphere. There are also lots of shops, restaurants, and bars in the area if you fancy a wander. Splash some more cash at Ilala Market and Vijana Mall.

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Port of Dar es Salaam

8.2/10 (185 reviews)

Imagine strolling along Port of Dar es Salaam for some great waterfront pics. It's located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Dar es Salaam. If you carry on walking you'll get to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal for some more water views.

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Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre

8.0/10 (33 reviews)

Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre is worth a pic or two when discovering Kivukoni. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?

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Mlimani City

8.4/10 (116 reviews)

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Mlimani City when in Ubungo. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? Splash some more cash at Mwenge Carvers Market.

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Makumbusho Village

8.0/10 (59 reviews)

Makumbusho Village is 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from central Dar es Salaam, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? If you want to experience more of the culture Dar es Salaam has to offer, head to Mlimani City, The Slipway, and Coco Beach.

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Tanzania National Stadium

8.2/10 (64 reviews)

You can catch an event at Tanzania National Stadium, located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from central Dar es Salaam.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a cheap hotel in Dar es Salaam?

You'll find 8 budget hotels to choose from in Dar es Salaam. To find the best hotel deals, remember to sort your results by "Price: low to high" to see the cheapest Dar es Salaam hotels.

Take a look at the lowest price per night from CNY165

What area of Dar es Salaam is the cheapest?

Location is important when you are looking for cheap hotels in Dar es Salaam so consider looking at Kivukoni and Mwananyamala for great budget-friendly choices. Prefer to stay in another part of town? Use our map feature to find a low-cost hotel in the perfect spot.

Are there any cheap hotels in Dar es Salaam that offer free breakfast?

If you stay at a budget hotel in Dar es Salaam, that doesn't mean you have to miss out on a good meal to start your day. Saadani Tourist Center - Hostel includes a free continental breakfast. l&j modern backpackers kinondoni also offers a complimentary English breakfast. To find other Dar es Salaam hotels with free breakfast, use the "Breakfast included" filter.

What are the best cheap hotels in Dar es Salaam?

For a cheap hotel in Dar es Salaam with glowing reviews, consider Saadani Tourist Center - Hostel, which features free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. You can also look at K27 Premier Backpackers or YWCA Hostel.

Are there any cheap motels in Dar es Salaam?

If you're eager to find a budget-friendly place to stay in Dar es Salaam, consider booking a motel. Take a look at Naam Suite Motel - Adults Only where you'll find free breakfast and free WiFi.

Can I stay in a hostel in Dar es Salaam?

Hostels can be a less expensive alternative to Dar es Salaam hotels, as you can stay in a shared dormitory. There are 9 hostels in Dar es Salaam. Saadani Tourist Center - Hostel offers free breakfast and free in-room WiFi. K27 Premier Backpackers has free breakfast and free in-room WiFi. LUTHER HOUSE HOSTEL is another low-cost option.

What are the best cheap things to do in Dar es Salaam?

Sightseeing doesn't mean you have to blow the budget. For some things to do in Dar es Salaam, enjoy the outdoors at Coco Beach or Mbezi Beach. Be certain to include a visit to Bahari Beach.

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