Rich Hotel vs Arusha Backpacker
Both are in Arusha, 510 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Majengo, Levolosi
Rich Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 6.1
- 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. 510 m apart.
Choose Rich Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights
- 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 Rich Hotel better than Arusha Backpacker?
- 1410 m closer to the city centre−410 m
- 23 more sights within 1 km+3
- 3Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 12:00)−1h
Why is Arusha Backpacker better than Rich Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.0)+0.6
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3470 m closer to public transport−470 m
- 4More guest reviews (59 vs 12), so the rating is more reliable×4.9
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Rich Hotel vs Arusha Backpacker: which hotel is better? | Rich Hotel | Arusha Backpacker |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.6 +0.6 |
| Location | 6.1 | 6.2 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 6.6 | 9.2 +2.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.6 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.6 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 12 | 59 +47 |
| Rank in Arusha | top 72% | top 45% +27% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.1 | 6.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km −410 m | 1.8 km |
| To public transport | 770 m | 310 m −470 m |
| To the airport | 5.9 km | 5.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15 +4 | 11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 +3 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 34 | 1 |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15 +5 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 11:00 −1h | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
510 m apart
Rich Hotel or Arusha Backpacker: common questions
Which is better, Rich Hotel or Arusha Backpacker?
Arusha Backpacker leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Rich 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?
Rich Hotel is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for Arusha Backpacker.
How far apart are Rich Hotel and Arusha Backpacker?
The two hotels are 510 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