Hotels in Mwanza, Tanzania

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Mwanza, Tanzania
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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Mwanza, Tanzania. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on March 19, 2024.
Cheapest month:May
Most expensive month:January
Average price in Mwanza:$60/night
Cheapest price found:$9/night
Cheapest day:Thursday
Most expensive day:Saturday
$22 - $126
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$29 - $133
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels in Mwanza, Tanzania

Discover affordable stays in Mwanza, Tanzania that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Mwanza, Tanzania can be found for as low as $23 per night. There is currently one property in Mwanza, Tanzania that can be booked for this price. Lesa Garden Hotel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Mwanza, Tanzania. Price data was last updated on March 19, 2024
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hotels available in Mwanza for the selected dates. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
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Mwanza, Mwanza, Tanzania
5.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$23
Avg. per night
Nyegezi Corner- Nganza, Mwanza, Tanzania
4.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$34
Avg. per night
Ibanda, Mwanza, Tanzania
2.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$42
Avg. per night
Posta Street, Mwanza, Tanzania
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$47
Avg. per night
Ppf Building, Kenyatta Road, Mwanza, Tanzania
0.2 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$80
Avg. per night
1644 - Mwanza, Mwanza, Tanzania
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$93
Avg. per night
Illemela, Mwanza, Tanzania
5.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$117
Avg. per night
Capri Point, Mwanza, Tanzania
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$134
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Mwanza, Tanzania

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Mwanza to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Mwanza at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
A breakdown of the average price per hotel class in Mwanza. Change the dates at the top of the page to see more options in Mwanza.
2 stars
2 stars and under
Nyegezi Corner- Nganza, Mwanza, Tanzania
3 stars
3 stars
Ibanda, Mwanza, Tanzania
Posta Street, Mwanza, Tanzania
4 stars
4 stars +
Ppf Building, Kenyatta Road, Mwanza, Tanzania

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Other accommodations in Mwanza, Tanzania

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or vacation rental for your stay in Mwanza, Tanzania. There are 121 hotels in Mwanza, Tanzania and price data was last updated on March 19, 2024. The average price for a stay in Mwanza, Tanzania is $60/night.
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Nyegezi Corner- Nganza, Mwanza, Tanzania
4.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$34
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Mwanza, Tanzania

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About Mwanza, Tanzania

Located on the shores of Lake Victoria, Mwanza is the second-largest city in Tanzania and a popular start or endpoint for safaris through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. It has a strong Indian influence and a laid-back vibe, with its surrounding hills dominated by enormous boulders that seemingly cascade down to the lake waters.

Things to do in Mwanza

Get your bearings with a stroll through the centre of Mwanza, which is clustered with historic colonial buildings, Hindu temples and mosques topped by soaring minarets. Don’t miss the Old German Mansion perched atop Robert Koch Hill, with this now-abandoned landmark offering sweeping views across the city and Lake Victoria.

Want to experience the hustle and bustle of local life? Head to the Mwaloni Market, which sells fresh fruit and vegetables paddled in from the surrounding villages as well as fish sourced from Lake Victoria. After feasting on freshwater tilapia, take the time to browse stores selling vibrantly designed fabrics that are unique to the region.

From Mwanza, you can board a cruise to Ukerewe Island, a rural utopia that’s renowned for its peaceful lifestyle and successful farming techniques. The city is also a stop en route to Rubondo Island National Park, which boasts forested landscapes home to a variety of resident and migratory species, as well as chimpanzees, elephants and giraffes.

Getting there

Mwanza International Airport is around 20 minutes by taxi from the city centre and has regular flights to major hubs across East Africa. Daily buses and trains connect with Dar es Salaam while regular ferries travel to Bukoba near the border with Uganda. Local buses known as daladalas are an easy way to get around the city, as are pikipiki motorcycle taxis.

Facts about staying in Mwanza, Tanzania

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Mwanza to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on March 19, 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Mwanza?

    272 reviews rated Malaika Beach Resort with an average score of 8.4/10. It may also be worth looking into the Gold Crest Hotel - Mwanza, which received a rating of 7.6/10 from 57 reviews. The Lahe Hotels could also be a good option, with a score of 7.5/10 from 119 reviews.

  • How much do hotels in Mwanza cost?

    The average prices of hotels in Mwanza have been around $100 per night over the last 3 days.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Mwanza?

    $14/night is the cheapest price found for a hotel in Mwanza by HotelsCombined users over the last 72 hours. For stays from Mar 22 to Mar 24 in Mwanza, the lowest price found was $19/night.

  • How much is a hotel in Mwanza tonight?

    Prices for a hotel in Mwanza tonight are about $118 on average, but HotelsCombined users have found prices as low as $19 for tonight in the last 3 days. The best price found for a 4-star hotel in Mwanza tonight is $126.

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