Hostel Kiliwood

Pros: Best place to stay in Moshi! If your staying somewhere else you are making a huge mistake!

A wonderful place for a quiet, relaxing, and welcoming holiday!

Pros: I stayed at Hostel Kiliwood for two nights with two friends, and we had an amazing experience! The host is wondeful—she took care of every detail to make sure our stay was perfect and treated us with a delicious homemade breakfast each morning. She also arranged a fantastic day trip to the Materuni Waterfalls, which made our time in Moshi even more special.

Pros: Lovely House and Garden, Weli is really sweet and helpful (and prepares a very good breakfast every morning) and it’s located right between the city centre and the green areas :)

Thank you Weli!

Pros: Really good location, just next to one of the main roads of Moshi. Weli (the host) makes you feel welcome at the moment of arrival. Very clean, and upon request really nice curry! Also for the runners, Weli is down for a run.

Lovely space. Value for money. Would love to come again.

Pros: I chose the place based on ease of access to the venue for the Kili Marathon. It worked perfectly as one could run to the stadium. The breakfast spread is generous and has variety. The proprietor Welly is an excellent host. She goes over and above to be of help to clients. Highly recommended.

Cons: To be honest there really isn't much not to like. It is a stretch to look for negatives. None from me.

Lovely local accommodation

Pros: It was very nice and clean, breakfast was amazing and nice space overall. Amazing host and good location. Fan provided. Me and my sister rented a room to stay before we went to Kilimanjaro and had a couple of days spare. Asante sana :)

Best place in Moshi

Pros: This was one of the best places Ive stayed in Africa, and the best in Tanzania. It is very chill, with a quite garden where I did yoga, with lovely Welima who cooks great and can help you with anything. I literally didn't eat out much cos the food here was delicious and affordable. The place is few kilometres away from the center thus it is very quite here, no bustling and all. And if you need to go there a private bajaji will cost like 2000-3000 tz and if you catch a public one it's 700 which is like less than a dollar. We came here with fellow volounteer I met in Arusha and had a great time and ended up extending for like a week, I didn't want to leave! Thank you for your hospitality and hopefully see you one day again when I come back to climb Kilimanjaro!

An incredibly charming hostel with a fantastic and innovative approach that combines travel and volunteering.

Pros: Kilowood Hostel is truly an amazing place to stay in Moshi. Situated just outside the town center, it offers a peaceful location on the road leading up to Mount Kilimanjaro. The facilities and grounds are fantastic, but what really makes this hostel stand out is its owner, Welmi, and her dedication to the local community. Kilowood Hostel combines travel and backpacking with opportunities for volunteering and supporting the region. Ask Welmi about the NGOs they partner with and their volunteer program. This is the perfect place for travelers who want to do more than just sightsee—they can also make a difference and gain deep cultural insights through their work. The combination of volunteering and backpacking is innovative and a great approach! I had the honor of getting a glimpse into the daily work of an NGO that helps children in need. It was an incredibly humbling experience, and one of the highlights of my East Africa trip.

Cons: There’s none

Pros: Welly was a super hostess who took care of all our issues and helped. The bathroom in the shared room is very spacious. Breakfast was made right to our liking.

Great stay!

Pros: The host, Welima, is a gem. So resourceful and also a fun person to be around. She makes great food! The breakfasts I had were good and filling! The hostel has a nice lounge area and the garden is beautiful with a few fruit trees. The showers have hot water. The location is great and quite easy to find. Only thing missing is WiFi but I'm sure they will work on it.