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Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo

3.5 star property
Travelers savor authentic local cuisine and drinks at Baraka Restaurant while enjoying helpful concierge service and convenient airport transfers in Kariakoo

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Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo places guests in vibrant Kariakoo. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet and local specialties at Baraka Restaurant. Guests can have drinks at the bar, use WiFi in their rooms, or visit the 24-hour business center. Highly rated location.
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7.0 out of 10
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Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Located in Kariakoo, a neighborhood in Dar es Salaam, Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo is in a shopping district and near the airport. Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Port of Dar es Salaam are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens and The Russian Tanzania Culture Centre. Nafasi Art Space and Water World are also worth visiting. Visit our Dar es Salaam travel guide
Map
Mahiwa Street, Dar es Salaam

What's nearby

  • Kariakoo Market
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nyumba ya Sanaa
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Askari Monument
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
    2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Dar Es Salaam Central Station
    10 min walk
  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chef's Pride Restaurant
    11 min walk
  • Pappa Roti
    12 min walk
  • Subway
    10 min walk
  • Al Aaqib Barbeque & Fast Food
    11 min walk
  • Tai Huo San Zhuang Restaurant
    13 min walk

About this property

Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo

Hotel located in Kariakoo
Consider a stay at Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Baraka Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and a computer station
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 76 individually furnished rooms have thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 31-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Baraka Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Dining table
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 7 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 31-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 1.50 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo Dar es Salaam
Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo
Sleep Kariakoo Dar es Salaam
Sleep Kariakoo
Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo Hotel
Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo Dar es Salaam
Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo Hotel Dar es Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo located?

Located in Kariakoo, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Uhuru Monument and Kariakoo Market. Vijana Mall and Le Grande Casino are also within 15 minutes. Dar Es Salaam Central Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

5.6

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bernd Dirk

Liked: Staff & service
The service personal was friendly and outstanding, very customer orientated. Although I had to leave earlier than I had planned they organized a quick check out and charged me no additional fee. Remarkable.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Dianne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not for a novice traveller

Staff were ok, room really needs some maintenance, terrible bathroom door, restaurant could have more variety for Western travellers. Towels old, need hand towel, bathmat, decent soap. I wouldn't recommend for the novice traveller. Hotel is in a vibrant, busy area which I appreciate. Local merchants are friendly and helpful, bjaji drivers amiable and fun to converse with, curious about a 76 yr old female solo traveller. So love the locals!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

KEFASI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beddings.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was amazing help
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
City centre location, less than 5mins walk.from where the bus to Dar Es Salaam departs/arrives. Breakfast ok. Room was clean and comfortable and was good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

The hotel is in a location that is pure chaos and needs a lot of repair AC was noisy and the building looks nothing like the photos
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Ewnetu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is in crowded area which is not my choice
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Riziki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles war gut außer der WLAN im Zimmer
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ritva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sleep Inn Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tansania

Varaus hotelliin tuli tehtyä vahingossa. Tarkoitus oli mennä Sleep Inn Hotel Centrumiin, joka oli tuttu ennestään. Vaihto ei enää ollut mahdollinen, mikä kyllä harmitti, koska maksettu hinta olisi ollut sama. Huone oli pieni, mutta sänky hyvä. Jääkaappi, parveke ja vedenkeitin dekä lämmin vesi suohkussa hyviä. Aamiainen oli keskinkertainen, aika vähän valikoimaa. Hotellin sijainti oli tällä kertaa hyvä, koska oli Kariakoo torille asiaa ja myös lähtö läheltä bussiasemalta. Henkilökunta ystävällistä ja englannin kielitaidon puutteista huolimatta avuliaita. Ravintoloita lähellä ja ksuppoja. Alkoholia ei myydä hotellissa.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Danish, Chicago

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was so small bathroom door was not getting lock bad smell in room and bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love this property. Been staying here since the early 2000s. Cheap, close to city city, and to all that Dar Es Salaam has to offer. I love the evening street meal just outside the hotel. From nyama choma to all the flovored India, Arabic, and persian cuisines. All at the lowest price anybody can afford. I will be there everytime I visit Dar Es Salaam.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Dominik, Düsseldorf

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Startpunkt einer Rundreise

Der Flughafenservice hat gut funktioniert, der Check in war problemlos und schnell. Das Zimmer war klein aber funktional. Nach dem Duschen stand das Bad Unterwasser.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This field is a really dumb thing to require filling out guys.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sospeter, Ushirombo/Ushirika,Geita, Tanzania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was nice and Good

Well and good.Nice and it was nearly me, The Hotel is located nearly the City Center Markets Place in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. I very Interested.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice hotel, the staff very friendly

add the beers, wine or etc. nice hotel without alcoholic beverage is bad
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Barry, Vancouver

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Helpful staff

Very few roads are paved in this bottom rank third world city. Kariakoo is not an area for tourists, at all. Beware.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Value, in a Native neighbourhood

A clean and safe place, with a decent breakfast, but off the main tourist area, on southern Dar-es-Salaam. It is a 10 minute walk form City Mall, which has food stalls, and about 30 minutes' drive form the airport (taxi about 50,000 shillings, Uber about 20,000) It is safe, but quite a dark area at night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All of the staff was very respectful and helpful. The room was small but had everything I needed and was clean. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to stay there. It is downtown and there is easy access to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never ever!

Es war ständig Baustellen- / Strassenlärm zu hören. Das Personal war sehr unfreundlich und absolut nicht zuvorkommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

amar joseph, Dubai

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Low budget hotel

its a nice hotel to stay but being in a busy market place its too noisy. Anyone in the corridor is walking u can hear it . The room doors make noise when opened and closed. The vibration / airflow also effects ur room door as it vibrates. Bathroom is compact. Has shower option only. Hot water is thru geyser. The sink is Japanese size while faucet the Arab size so u always spill water. If bathroom door left open funny noise comes from the drainage. This hotel is dry there is no BAR . Breakfast closes at 10 AM. Room service is limited. There is a hawker opposite the hotel which serves nice BBQ and is reasonable $5 for 1/2 grilled chicken. The hotel does not provide any toiletries. The towel is worn out. No slippers are provide.No kettle in the room so no tea or coffee. No bottled water is provided. There is no safe in the room so u need to take care of valuable. Laundry is $1 which is reasonable. if low on budget this is the place to stay. The double bed mattress was well used as if sleeping in a coffin. Which was changed on complaing on the 3rd day of my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Joy, zanzibar

Our room was rather small. Hotel staff were friendly but we had difficulty getting hot water, despite complaining. On our departure morning the lock on our door jammed and they sent for a technician. Fortunately I was able to get it open in time to catch our ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

Maggie, Perth, Australia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel in the picture is NOT Sleep Inn Kariakoo

Located in a highly populated area of town, the first room had no windows and the mildew smell was nauseating. Second room had windows which kept the smell down. A fridge was the only blessing; nothing else. Sadly, it was a case of getting exactly what I paid for. Staff were very friendly. The hotel building is not the one in the photo on Expedia site. I don't recommend this hotel to anyone. Expedia - please revise the listing.

8/10 Good

DINESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for Money

The stay was comfortable and the staff was very co-operative. The deal was value for money.

4/10 Poor

Croker, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel in the city but a bit scary (fearful) place

I had terrible night sleeps. nightmares throughout my stay in that hotel

2/10 Terrible

saifee akil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very bad , even they didnt serve water also after calling 5 times and area is also very backward