Arusha Backpacker vs Natron Palace Hotel
Both are in Arusha, 530 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★Unga L.T.D
Arusha Backpacker
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Inn★★★Majengo, Levolosi
Natron Palace Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Arusha Backpacker
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 530 m apart.
Choose Arusha Backpacker if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Natron Palace Hotel if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Arusha Backpacker better than Natron Palace Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.4)+1.2
- 2510 m closer to public transport−510 m
- 3More guest reviews (59 vs 23), so the rating is more reliable×2.6
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
Why is Natron Palace Hotel better than Arusha Backpacker?
- 1Earlier 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 Natron Palace Hotel: which hotel is better? | Arusha Backpacker | Natron Palace Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +1.2 | 7.4 |
| Location | 6.2 | 6.0 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.2 +2.8 | 6.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.6 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +1.2 | 7.4 |
| Number of reviews | 59 +36 | 23 |
| Rank in Arusha | top 45% +55% | top 100% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.2 +0.2 | 6.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.8 km | 1.4 km −340 m |
| To public transport | 310 m −510 m | 810 m |
| To the airport | 5.6 km | 5.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 | 18 +7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 6 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 30 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 20 +10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 11:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +2h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
530 m apart
Arusha Backpacker or Natron Palace Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Arusha Backpacker or Natron Palace Hotel?
Arusha Backpacker leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Arusha Backpacker or Natron Palace Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Natron Palace Hotel is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for Arusha Backpacker.
How far apart are Arusha Backpacker and Natron Palace Hotel?
The two hotels are 530 m 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