I stayed at the Al Uruba for one night after getting the boat accross from Zanzibar to fly back home the next day. It's a basic, clean and cheap which is well run and perfect for what I was looking for. Kiriakii is also a great place to go for an explore and the restraunt downstairs is also fantastic if... More

My husband and I stayed here on a trip that combined a conference for him and vacation for us. This was my first trip to Africa (my husband's nth) and I wanted to stay in a locally-run hotel at a modest price and choose the Al-Uruba based on the other reviews from this website. I was a little surprised the... More

Just stayed a couple of days in this hotel in Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam. Kariakoo is near the city center mainly known for it's market. It's a very vibrant, hectic place with a lot bussiness going own. It's nice and interesting but not the area you want to be if you're looking for something calm. The Al Uruba hotel is... More

i have been in Dar-es-salaam in may 2011 for a business issue and when i have reached at the airport i took a taxi and i ask the driver i want a nice hotel and i near to the business area he told me Al-uruba is a nice hotel and when i reached there ,i have welcomed by a porter... More

Dar Es Salaam is not tourist central, but this hotel is an excellent place to stay while in transit. The neighborhood is like so many in the region...busy, not very attractive, etc,. but the convenience of having a clean, better than average restaurant downstairs is a big plus. The rooms are clean, well-furnished and air-conditioned. We were more than pleased... More

I stayed here for 1 week during a visit to Dar. I arrived late into town and was referred to this hotel by my taxi driver. It was a very budget friendly, clean hotel. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful as I had never been to Tanzania before and knew little about Dar.

Hi i am Vivian,I reside in Arusha town,I regular travel to Dar es salaam for trainings concerning my work and it's my first time i came across Al uruba Hotel by searching though Google and taking the previous reviewers advise.I just called Al uruba over the phone and obtained a confirmation for a room.On arrival at the hotel,my room was... More

The Al Uruba is a clean, small and safe hotel in the middle of the crazy streets of Kariakoo. The rooms are 12,000 or 15,000 (with air conditioning) Tsh a night and include hot water, television and clean linens. There is a pretty good, and cheap restaurant on the first floor and the hotel is a block from the famous... More