An affordable and centrally located hotel in Moshi offering clean, no-frills rooms with en-suite bathrooms, reliable wifi, and a basic restaurant. The Leopard Hotel is a popular choice for budget trekking groups needing a practical base without unnecessary frills. Staff can arrange budget climbing packages and local transport.
Leopard Hotel Moshi is an affordable, no-frills property on Ghalla Street in central Moshi, within a short walk of the bus station and the town's commercial strip. Ghalla Street runs parallel to the main Boma Road axis of the town centre, placing the hotel close to market activity while remaining slightly removed from the busiest traffic routes. The basic character of the property is straightforward: it serves its purpose as a clean, cheap bed without pretension to amenities it does not offer.
Rooms are simply configured with en-suite bathrooms, beds with mosquito nets, and ceiling fans. Air conditioning is not available. Bathrooms provide hot-water showers, though pressure and supply times can vary by floor. Wireless internet is available throughout the building. Standard doubles and twins are the primary room type, with single rooms occasionally available. The hotel is popular with budget trekking groups who value central location and low cost over comfort or facilities.
The in-house restaurant serves basic Tanzanian meals — ugali, rice, beans, grilled chicken, and chips — at prices appropriate for the budget traveller. Breakfast is straightforward: eggs, bread, and tea or instant coffee. The restaurant does not produce elaborate menus but is reliable for filling, honest food. Staff at reception are experienced at connecting guests with local operators offering budget Kilimanjaro packages, and can arrange motorcycle taxi or vehicle transfers to trekking gate areas. The hotel does not offer in-house laundry but can direct guests to nearby laundry services on Ghalla Street.
Amenities
- wifi
- restaurant
- laundry
Location
Ghalla Street, Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region
-3.3505, 37.3308 View on map
Highlights
- Central Ghalla Street location steps from Moshi's bus station and market for easy arrivals and departures
- Consistent cleanliness at one of the lowest price points available in central Moshi
- Reception experienced at connecting budget trekkers with affordable Kilimanjaro package operators
Tips for visiting
- Confirm room availability early in the day if arriving without a reservation — central Moshi fills quickly during peak trekking months
- Bring a padlock for door security as some rooms have bolted rather than keyed closures
- Negotiate rates with the hotel's referred climbing operators rather than accepting the first price quoted — budget operators in Moshi expect this