Kilimanjaro

The long-popular Buffalo Hotel has straightforward rooms and they've recently given the place an overhaul so all have private bathrooms. — Lonely Planet

Rooms here are small and sit somewhere between basic and simple, but they come with cable TV and hot water. — Lonely Planet

A good midrange choice in the heart of town, with a modern business feel. — Lonely Planet

This cosy B&B has spotless, nicely decorated rooms, all with fan and most with private bathroom, plus a pleasant garden and meals on request. — Lonely Planet

No one would ever call this centrally located place attractive, but the modern (though ageing) rooms and swimming pool make it a good post-climb rest spot at the midrange level. — Lonely Planet

This alcohol-free place has clean, good-value rooms in leafy, expansive grounds, and a restaurant serving tasty, simple meals. — Lonely Planet

Walk past the seamstresses plying their trade just off Kilima St, and climb the stairs to this quiet, friendly place with simple, tidy rooms. — Lonely Planet

Attractive rooms with broad verandahs and plenty of space lie dotted around the compound, service is friendly, and the overall feel is that of a rural oasis on the fringe of the city. — Lonely Planet

One of Moshi's best midrange hotels, Altezza is in a quiet area just north of the centre, and has attractive if simple rooms in a green setting. — Lonely Planet

This laid-back, switched-on place has simple, spacious rooms and a friendly overall feel. — Lonely Planet

This place exudes a sense of peace upon entering – the leafy compound is an attractive counterpoint to the busy Moshi streets – and the rooms are well-presented; the suites are particularly spacious. — Lonely Planet

This longstanding mid-range option has tired but adequate rooms with safari colours of the kind you'll see fading in the sun at roadside furniture showrooms. — Lonely Planet

Hostel Hoff is a simple hostel that sets up volunteering opportunities in Moshi. — Lonely Planet

A newish high-rise with big rooms with hot water and cable TV, the Zebra Hotel is fine if a touch overpriced. — Lonely Planet

This small place has spacious, spotless rooms with fans and some with verandahs, plus carefully prepared breakfasts and a convenient central location. — Lonely Planet

Near the centre, but in a purely local neighbourhood far from tourists and touts. It has ordinary, but good-value rooms with cable TV and hot water. — Lonely Planet

The cheapest place in the city centre has clean, no-frills rooms around a small, (mostly) quiet courtyard. It's popular with volunteers. — Lonely Planet