Mc -Ellys Hotel vs Arusha Backpacker
Both are in Arusha, 190 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Majengo, Levolosi
Mc -Ellys Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hostel★★★Unga L.T.D
Arusha Backpacker
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Arusha Backpacker
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 190 m apart.
Choose Mc -Ellys Hotel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Arusha Backpacker if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- breakfast included
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Mc -Ellys Hotel better than Arusha Backpacker?
- 1Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 12:00)−1h
Why is Arusha Backpacker better than Mc -Ellys Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.0)+0.6
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 4More guest reviews (59 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable×4.5
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Mc -Ellys Hotel vs Arusha Backpacker: which hotel is better? | Mc -Ellys Hotel | Arusha Backpacker |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.6 +0.6 |
| Location | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | – |
| Public transport | 8.4 | 9.2 +0.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.6 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.6 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 13 | 59 +46 |
| Rank in Arusha | top 74% | top 45% +29% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km −180 m | 1.8 km |
| To public transport | 450 m | 310 m −150 m |
| To the airport | 5.7 km | 5.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 10 | 11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 +2 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 44 | 1 |
| Floors | 5 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009 | – |
| Listed amenities | 20 +10 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 11:00 −1h | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 12:00 +2h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
190 m apart
Mc -Ellys Hotel or Arusha Backpacker: common questions
Which is better, Mc -Ellys Hotel or Arusha Backpacker?
Arusha Backpacker leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Mc -Ellys Hotel or Arusha Backpacker?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Mc -Ellys Hotel is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for Arusha Backpacker.
How far apart are Mc -Ellys Hotel and Arusha Backpacker?
The two hotels are 190 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