10/10 Excellent
Hategekimana
11 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hategekimana
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
L &j modern backpackers BnB
3.5 star property
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- 24/7 front desk
- Laundry
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
Mwananyamala Hospital Rd, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam, 110000
- Makumbusho VillagePlace, Makumbusho Village2 min drive
- Kariakoo MarketPlace, Kariakoo Market7 min drive
- Coco BeachPlace, Coco Beach7 min drive
- Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)16 min drive
Room options
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Standard Double Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Standard Double Room
- 13 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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About the area
Dar es Salaam
Located in Dar es Salaam (Mwananyamala), L &j modern backpackers BnB is within a 5-minute drive of Makumbusho Village and Mwenge Carvers Market. .This bed & breakfast is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Little Theatre and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Nafasi Art Space.
What's nearby
- Makumbusho Village - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
- The Slipway - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
- Kariakoo Market - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
- Coco Beach - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
- Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
Getting around
- Dar Es Salaam Central Station - 21 min drive
- Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
- Blockhouse - 4 min drive
- Break Point - 3 min drive
- Montana Vip Lounge - 3 min drive
- K/nyama - 19 min walk
- Subway - 3 min drive
About this property
L &j modern backpackers BnB
Bed & breakfast in Dar es Salaam with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
L &j modern backpackers BnB offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and portable fans. This Dar es Salaam bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and slippers. Conveniences include desks and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include a ballroom and bike parking.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Offsite parking available (USD 2 per night)
- 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
- Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
- Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Things to do
- TV in common areas
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Shared microwave
- Shared refrigerator
Guest services
- Housekeeping (weekly)
Outdoors
- Terrace
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Accessible bathtub
- Hand-held showerhead
- Height-adjustable showerhead
- No lift
- Raised toilet seat (76 centimetre high)
- Tile flooring in room
- Well-lit path to entrance
More
- Ballroom
- Designated smoking areas
- Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
- Private bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shower/bathtub combination
- Slippers
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
More
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Laptop workspace
- Portable fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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 20 per person (one-way)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10 (one-way), (from 5 to 15 years old)
- Nearby parking fee: USD 2 per night (33 ft away)
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
This property only accepts cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
L &j modern backpackers BnB Dar es Salaam
L &j modern backpackers BnB Bed & breakfast
L &j modern backpackers BnB Bed & breakfast Dar es Salaam
Reviews
L &j modern backpackers BnB Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
6 - Okay
1
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews
2 - Terrible
0
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Mhadji
26 Feb 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Le chembre double standard faire attention c'est 2lit simple qu'il son attaché ensable
Le ménages pas tous le jours comme ils ont indiqué dans le détails c'est après 2jours le menege
Personnelles très réactif et gentil
Mhadji
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025