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Reviews of The Nest Haven Hostel

37 HISIAKWANZA Street, Dar Es salam, Sinza, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

#39 of 93 hotels in Dar es Salaam

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 100 hostel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not hot shower

    Friendly.,give a lot info.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like there was smell cat was death.

    Location and staff was good.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    8.0
    It was amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing actually

    The room is very clean and the host is super amazing.The stay was worth it. The breakfast was also nice 👌

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Actually nothing. I suggest to keep 2 hangers and a small mirror in the room

    Host's behavious, handling. She is kind and nice. Helped me addressing my needs. Will rebook on my return

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2025

    7.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a guest who was a content creator who traveled around the world sleeping in different hotels, making content who was drunk and making noise, which made it difficult to sleep. When Maria tries to engage him to be calm, he was disrespectful, rude, and even uses an F word referring to other guests complaining of the noise.

    Maria, the host is such a nice lady and people's person. She is accomodative to all her guests. She serves her customers with such a beautiful smile. I think instead of dealing with cash for payments, they can also allow for a card payment as withdrawing money from the ATM,charges are so exorbitant.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water would be nice.

    Friendly helpful staff. Good value.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    8.0
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    More bathrooms,I guess

    Breakfast was okay. The rooms were clean. People were nice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Excellent 👌
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need washing machine.

    The whole house or hostel

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The whole house rooms bathroom everything 😁

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    Though short, I enjoyed my stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that the host allows smoking in the premises. Not everyone condones smoking.

    The host is friendly and very accommodating. She even offered to give us a discount! She was very understanding and helpful. The wifi was very strong and good. The place is also very quiet and peaceful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    7.0
    Great place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    No mosquito nets.

    Simple but good breakfast. Great people running the place. Good location in Mikocheni. Quiet but close enough to the 'city centre'.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    7.0
    I got really lucky to discover this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    they need a washing machine. If they could provide bicycles ( even for rental) that would be very useful.

    excellent location: once one knows where the mall is, the beach is just next !!! many local food available. once one discovers the way the transport work, one can room across the city at one's heart content!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    8.0
    I'd definitely go back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think quite a bit of water could be saved with a new shower head.

    Great location, fantastic staff! Really good price.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2022

    9.0
    Amazing staff, great hotel, a sanctuary in a moment of need.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some guests thought the fan was a bit loud. Maybe it would be good to have a sign outside? Although it is very clearly number 8 on the road.

    We arrived in Dar Es Salaam super late (at 2am) on a heavily delayed Tazara train from Zambia (took 81 hours instead of 44 - a story for another time!). We were really nervous about arriving so late and whether the hostel would still be open. When we arrived we knocked and the door was opened by the most welcoming staff member (unfortunately I forgot their name) who very kindly dealt with our shattered nerves and showed us to a wonderful room for us to get a decent shower and a great night’s sleep before heading off to get the ferry in the morning. Could not recommend more.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mosquito nets maybe needed

    Good location, clean and comfortable. I recommend them . Thank you for hosting me

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2022

    7.0
    Ok for a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s in the middle of an industrial area. Apparently there is a restaurant nearby but one isn’t too motivated to go stumbling in the dark roads to find it after an 11 hour bus ride. Lot of mosquitoes in outdoor area. No net on bed but definitely mosquito in room.

    Basic but very clean / well kept. Basic but fine egg, toast, fruit, coffee breakfast. Good outdoor seating / social area.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2022

    7.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A bit far out from main city centre, the location in Google Maps is correct but there is no signs so it was a bit difficult to find. Would recommend addings signs so the hotel can be found more easily! Also it was difficult to sleep because of mosquitos, mosquito nets would greatly improve comfort.

    I enjoyed my stay here, for the price of the room it is a good option. Maria was an excellent host, she helped me with booking buses and was very flexible and accommodating.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A new and upcoming Hostel. Very nice place and the owner Maria is very welcoming and always helpful. Will book again when in Dar.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host is loving and caring showed me where to get a haircut

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet and bathroom are only one. And water doesn’t come well. Very little

    Kind and Good staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    10
    The place was excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was really nice and welcoming

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    this hostel is very nice and cozy, I met good people and also the staff was so gentle. It is in a nice area with a big mall and nice shops

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    10
    Mashasha The car importer
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The land lady there Maria is very caring and loving and is ready to assist with every challenge faced especially non Swahili speaking citizens you are very safe there trust me From Mr Mashasha

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    10
    Nice and clean
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and cozy property. Thank you!

    Stayed in March 2025

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