Hostel

Although there are hostels in Moshi, there are no other hostels in Moshi like the Hoff, which has the space and atmosphere for people to relax, have fun, chat, work and watch DVDs etc. People come from all around the world and stay from 1 month or as long as 12 months. It is located just 5 mins walk from town and a 3000Tshs (approx USD$2) taxi ride from any of the restaurants in town. We have a large garden where you can relax, play sports or read in the hammock.

Accommodation at the hostel is in dorm rooms, accommodating up to 23 people when full. There are between 2-6 beds per room depending on the size of the room and the time of year you come (off-season there will commonly be 1-2 per room, high season, well, its an opportunity to make more close friends!). The emphasis at the hostel is placed on a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Most people who stay are traveling alone and so it gives an opportunity for people to live with and make friends with other travelers and volunteers. There are many common sitting areas and rooms, so there is space to carry out different activities. There are also many supplies left in the hostel by previous travelers/ volunteers that are for common use, such as paper, paints, medical supplies etc.

During the late afternoon (when people have returned from their volunteering) or on the weekends you can commonly see a volleyball match happening in the front yard, people playing cards, darts, relaxing in one of the hammocks or reading.

Breakfast and dinner are provided for everyone and laundry is included. There is 9 full time staff who are friendly, trustworthy and most of them have been with us since the very start. Everything is provided at the hostel, from mosquito nets, sheets, pillows, to books and DVDs.

If you are coming from abroad I have decided that there are 3 rules:

Firstly, you must bring a poster, picture, postcard or something that either represents where you are coming from or is just plain funky.

Secondly, I would like you to bring your favourite book or DVD and add it to the collection.

Thirdly, and very important, you must bring chocolate. Except if you are American, because, lets face it, American chocolate sucks. But you can buy it in Amsterdam on your way through!

You can only stay at the Hostel Hoff if you truly love the Hoff. If you don’t know who the Hoff is, please return to the 90’s and watch some Baywatch reruns.