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Natron Palace Hotel vs Arusha Backpacker

Both are in Arusha, 530 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Inn★★★Majengo, Levolosi

Natron Palace Hotel

Guest rating
7.4 Good
Location score
6.0
Score by category
0 of 3
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Hostel★★★Unga L.T.D

Arusha Backpacker

Guest rating
8.6 Very good
Location score
6.2
Score by category
2 of 3
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The short answer

Pick Arusha Backpacker

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 530 m apart.

Choose Natron Palace Hotel if you want

  • more restaurants on the doorstep
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Choose Arusha Backpacker if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Why is Natron Palace Hotel better than Arusha Backpacker?

  1. 1Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 12:00)−1h

Why is Arusha Backpacker better than Natron Palace Hotel?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.4)+1.2
  2. 2510 m closer to public transport−510 m
  3. 3More guest reviews (59 vs 23), so the rating is more reliable×2.6
  4. 4Later 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.

Natron Palace Hotel vs Arusha Backpacker: which hotel is better?
Natron Palace Hotel vs Arusha Backpacker: which hotel is better?Natron Palace HotelArusha Backpacker
Score by category
Guest rating 7.4 8.6 +1.2
Location 6.0 6.2
Facilities 6.7 –
Families 0.0 –
Spa & wellness 0.0 –
Public transport 6.4 9.2 +2.8
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.0 8.6 +0.6
Guest rating 7.4 8.6 +1.2
Number of reviews 23 59 +36
Rank in Arusha top 100% top 45% +55%
Location
Location score 6.0 6.2 +0.2
Distance to the centre 1.4 km −340 m 1.8 km
To public transport 810 m 310 m −510 m
To the airport 5.8 km 5.6 km
Restaurants within 500 m 18 +7 11
Sights within 1 km 6 +2 4
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★ ★★★
Rooms 30 1
Floors 5 –
Newest building or renovation 2015 –
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 ✓ –
Shuttle ✓ –
Car hire ✓ –
Concierge ✓ –
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ –
Free breakfast ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ –
24-hour room service ✓ –
Terrace ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ –
Balcony ✓ ✓
Minibar ✓ –
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Kitchen – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples – ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ ✓

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Location

530 m apart

Natron Palace Hotel or Arusha Backpacker: common questions

Which is better, Natron Palace Hotel or Arusha Backpacker?

Arusha Backpacker leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

Which is cheaper, Natron Palace 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?

Natron Palace Hotel is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for Arusha Backpacker.

How far apart are Natron Palace Hotel and Arusha Backpacker?

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