Hostels in MATOLA, MOZAMBIQUE

City Matola in Mozambique – Explore the Wilderness of Africa

The City of Matola is a lively and cosmopolitan city and the economic hub of Mozambique which is famous for its many industries and business establishments. The well planned city centre has many stylish shops, banks and shopping malls and is equally famous for its innumerable food courts, thanks to its erstwhile Portuguese lineage.

Accommodation Options
There is an exciting range of accommodation options in this beautiful city of Matola including budget hotels, Bed & Breakfast, Guest Houses, lodges and youth hostels,- some of them housed in vintage railway bungalows and Portuguese buildings-  to suit very budget.  Hostels would be the right choice for budget travellers. Clean and well maintained, these have all the basic amenities like single beds, shower and toilet. There are no safety concerns in Matola and you can choose any hostel that is accessible from the city centre.
 
History
The name Matola, which is also a common family name in this region, is taken from Matsolo a Ronga kingdom, which ruled this part before the Portuguese colonial rule. Matola, which is the capital of Maputo Province has its own elected municipal government since 1998.

Popular Places
Matola is a charming and quiet city, which is ideal for a weekend ramble. Explore the untamed wilderness of Africa in its game reserves and nature parks, which are extremely popular among adventure tourists. Check out the restaurants and their lip smacking menu dominated by shell fish delicacies

Getting Around
Trains occupy the first position in any guide to hassle free travel in Matola. There are boats for island hopping; the numbered public transport buses or the Chapas are by far the most economical of the lot. But it could be crowded and slow. Beware of pickpockets. Taxis are well suited for long distance travelling and in case you are planning to use your own car, make sure to park it in secured parking lots as car hijacking is rife in Matola.

Places of Entertainment
Matola is an amazing City during the night and has many nightclubs, bars and eateries where you can indulge in your favourite dine and wine options, enjoy a spell of people watch or mingle with the fun loving local populace. There are gay clubs and black escort services for those who are looking for some debauchery. Shopping is another exciting option in this city as there many malls and shops that ensure a diverse shopping experience

Currency:
The official currency of Matola is New Metical (MZN), the smaller unit of which is centavos. Most of the shops and hotels accept dollars, Euro or pounds and credit cards. Banks and travel desks of hotels have currency exchange counters. You can get the latest exchange rates from the internet or financial columns in the news papers.

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