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Hostel 197

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi, TanzaniaView Map

Triple Room with Garden View 3 guests Tanzania
★ 9.8/109.8 Exceptional 91 reviews Booking.com
▦ 66 Room options For 3 people
✓ 7474 Facilities Hotel amenities
Outdoor pool
Fitness/spa locker rooms
Airport shuttle
Internet services are available.
Restaurant
Breakfast takeaway containers

About the property

Your stay at Hostel 197

Hostel 197 has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Nungwi. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 400 metres of Nungwi Beach. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests.

With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with pool view.

Guests at Hostel 197 can enjoy a continental breakfast.

You can play darts at the accommodation, and the area is popular for cycling.

Kichwele Forest Reserve is 42 km from Hostel 197, while Mangapwani Coral Cave is 40 km away. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 61 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Rooms

Room options

Compare available room options and choose the one that suits your stay.

Triple Room with Garden View — 81 m²

  • 3 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 81 m²

Bedroom 1 - 1 single bed and 1 super king-size bed

Highlights
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • View
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Up to 3 guests
  • Area: 81 m²

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — 160 m², Variant 2

  • 1 guest
  • 1 bedroom
  • 160 m²

Bedroom 1 - 1 double bed

Highlights
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • View
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Up to 1 guest
  • Area: 160 m²

Quadruple Room with Bathroom — 81 m²

  • 4 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 81 m²

Bedroom 1 - 2 single beds and 1 super king-size bed

Highlights
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • View
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Up to 4 guests
  • Area: 81 m²

Double Room with Balcony — 65 m²

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 65 m²

Bedroom 1 - 1 king-size bed

Highlights
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • View
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Up to 2 guests
  • Area: 65 m²

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — 160 m², Variant 1

  • 1 guest
  • 1 bedroom
  • 160 m²

Bedroom 1 - 1 double bed

Highlights
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • View
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Up to 1 guest
  • Area: 160 m²
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Double or Twin Room with Balcony — 81 m²

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 81 m²

Bedroom 1 - 2 single beds or 1 king-size bed

Highlights
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toothbrush
  • Up to 2 guests
  • Area: 81 m²

Stay information

Check-in

14:00–00:00

Check-out

08:00–11:00

Minimum age for check-in

18 years

Pets

Pets are allowed. No charge applies.

Parking

Parking information has not been provided.

Children and extra beds

The minimum check-in age is 18. We welcome children from 18 years old.

Internet

Internet services are available. WiFi is available. Free WiFi is available. WiFi is available in all areas.

Important information

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Languages spoken by staff
English Spanish Portuguese Swahili Turkish

Local area guide

What is near Hostel 197?

Find nearby sights, outdoor spaces and transport stops.

A few places nearby

  • The theatre “Amour classic art gallery” is located 460 m away.

  • Muyuni Beach is 10.9 km away.

  • You will find Abeid Amani Karume International Airport 55.2 km away.

Nearby sights and useful places

Attractions

  • Amour classic art gallery theatre
    460 m
    about 10 min on foot
  • Polepole zanzibar theatre
    460 m
    about 10 min on foot
  • Sosej gallery theatre
    480 m
    about 10 min on foot
  • Benny artist 30 theatre
    520 m
    about 10 min on foot
  • Henkel theatre
    670 m
    about 15 min on foot
  • Jengo la wanakijiji theatre
    790 m
    about 15 min on foot
  • Baraka Natural Aquarium aquarium
    1.3 km
    about 25 min on foot
  • Nungwi Marine Turtles Mnarani aquarium
    1.4 km
    about 25 min on foot
  • Kilosa zoo zoo
    1.4 km
    about 25 min on foot
  • mnarani turtles conservation ponds museum
    1.4 km
    about 25 min on foot

Nature

  • Muyuni Beach beach
    10.9 km
  • Matemwe beach
    14.1 km

Public transport

  • Bus station bus station
    530 m
    about 10 min on foot
  • Daladalas to Stone Town bus station
    540 m
    about 10 min on foot

Airports

  • Abeid Amani Karume International Airport airport
    55.2 km
  • Tanga Airport airport
    75.1 km

Property amenities

Complete list of services and facilities available at the property.

Pool and wellness
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (all year)
  • Swimming pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Plunge pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Transport
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport drop-off
  • Airport pickup

Internet
  • Internet services are available. WiFi is available. Free WiFi is available. WiFi is available in all areas. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Food and drink
  • Restaurant
  • BBQ facilities
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Packed lunches
  • Wine/champagne

Food & drink safety
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware are sanitised
  • Delivered food is securely covered
  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Adults only
  • Key access
  • Soundproof rooms

Pets
  • Pets are allowed. No charge applies.

Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk

Common areas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area

Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Badminton equipment
  • Canoeing
  • Cooking class
  • Darts
  • Diving
  • Fishing
  • Happy hour
  • Horse riding
  • Live music/performance
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Movie nights
  • Snorkelling
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Windsurfing

Safety & security
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Safety features
  • Access to health care professionals
  • First aid kit available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Evening entertainment

Physical distancing
  • Cashless payment available

Cleanliness & disinfecting
  • Guests can opt out of accommodation cleaning during their stay
  • Bed linen, towels and laundry are washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry

Review

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Questions and answers - Hostel 197
What are the GPS coordinates of Hostel 197?

The GPS coordinates for Hostel 197 are -5.73197, 39.294635.

Is there free internet at Hostel 197?

Yes. Hostel 197 offers free internet to guests.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostel 197?

Check-in at Hostel 197 starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

What room types can I book at Hostel 197?

Room options at Hostel 197 include: Triple Room with Garden View, Quadruple Room with Bathroom, Double Room with Balcony, Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room, Double or Twin Room with Balcony.

Can I bring a pet to Hostel 197?

Pets are allowed. No charge applies.

How can I contact Hostel 197?

After you make a reservation at Hostel 197, host contact details are shared so you can contact the property directly.

Which museum is nearby?

You will find mnarani turtles conservation ponds 1.4 km from here. Allow about 25 minutes on foot.

How far away is Tanga Airport?

The distance to Tanga Airport is 75.1 km.

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