Arusha Backpacker vs Home Villa Eco Boutique
Both are in Arusha, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelUnga L.T.D
Arusha Backpacker
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 4 of 13
HostelUnga L.T.D
Home Villa Eco Boutique
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 3.1
- Score by category
- 4 of 13
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 4 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.4 km apart.
Choose Arusha Backpacker if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Arusha Backpacker better than Home Villa Eco Boutique?
- 1More guest reviews (59 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable×9.8
- 211 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+11
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 48 vs 11)+37
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Home Villa Eco Boutique better than Arusha Backpacker?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.6)+0.7
- 2Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 12:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Arusha Backpacker vs Home Villa Eco Boutique: which hotel is better? | Arusha Backpacker | Home Villa Eco Boutique |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.3 +0.7 |
| Location | 6.2 +3.1 | 3.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.6 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.3 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 59 +53 | 6 |
| Rank in Arusha | top 45% | top 32% +13% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.2 +3.1 | 3.1 |
| Distance to Unga L.T.D centre | 740 m | 830 m |
| To the airport | 5.6 km | 5.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 +11 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 1 | 1 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 11:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.4 km apart
Arusha Backpacker: city centre: 1.8 km, Arusha Airport (ARK): 5.6 km, 11 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
Home Villa Eco Boutique: city centre: 2.4 km, Arusha Airport (ARK): 5.9 km, 3 sights within 1 km.
Arusha Backpacker or Home Villa Eco Boutique: common questions
Which is better, Arusha Backpacker or Home Villa Eco Boutique?
They are evenly matched. Arusha Backpacker is stronger in number of reviews, location score, restaurants within 500 m; Home Villa Eco Boutique is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Arusha.
Which is cheaper, Arusha Backpacker or Home Villa Eco Boutique?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Arusha Backpacker and Home Villa Eco Boutique?
The two hotels are 1.4 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score