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Hostels in Zanzibar City

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NOMAD Hostel Stone Town

Zanzibar City

Situated in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 400 metres, NOMAD Hostel Stone Town features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and...

T
Tania
From
United Kingdom
Wonderful location, clean, really friendly and helpful people, I extended my stay twice it’s so nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

Serene Abodes

Zanzibar City

Serene Abodes provides rooms in Zanzibar City near Old Dispensary and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar.

E
Elena
From
Italy
We needed a place for day use near the Zanzibar ferry. Khassim (the manager) was extremely helpful and kind. Thanks Khassim.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
Price from
US$42
1 night, 2 adults

Stone Town House

Zanzibar City

Situated 300 metres from Stone Town Beach, Stone Town House offers rooms with air conditioning in Zanzibar City.

M
Michl
From
United Kingdom
Amazing place to stay in hart of Stone Town with amazing staff happy to help
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 550 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

Rafiki Apartment

Zanzibar City

Situated within 500 metres of Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Rafiki Apartment offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City.

N
Nurdin
From
Tanzania
I really enjoyed the staying , WIFI function very well, staff are friendly & room, toilet 🚽 are very clean & AC 🥰 , the apartment is near of a lot of restaurants in stone town
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$24.23
1 night, 2 adults

zLife Stone Town

Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City, zLife Stone Town features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

J
Jorge Hevia
From
Mexico
In the middle of stone Town, great value for money, great place to meet new people, los of showers and AC in the Room,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 871 reviews
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults

Lost & Found Zanzibar

Zanzibar City

Lost & Found Zanzibar features free WiFi and rooms with air conditioning in Zanzibar City.

t
taliya
From
Oman
I love 💕 it 😍 and I'll come back for sure.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews
Price from
US$28.80
1 night, 2 adults

VUGA Hostel

Zanzibar City

Set within less than 1 km of House of Wonders and a 6-minute walk of Old Fort of Zanzibar, VUGA Hostel provides rooms in Zanzibar City.

L
Love
From
Sweden
Clean and nice space, everything you need.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

Sanaa Hostel

Zanzibar City

Sanaa Hostel is located on the beachfront in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 500 metres from Peace Memorial Museum.

S
SteveCofield
From
United Kingdom
The location was excellent, you could walk anywhere. The staff were lovely. Breakfast was simple but filling. The aircon and WiFi both worked very well. It was handy having an ATM right next door.. the bed was very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews

Bottoms Up

Zanzibar City

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Bottoms Up is located in Zanzibar City, 200 metres from Stone Town Beach.

M
Michael
From
Kenya
The view from the roof is truly magical. It's on part with much more expensive places. The rooms and facilities are everything promised. Overall a great value!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 414 reviews

STONE TOWN RAFIKI HOSTEL

Zanzibar City

Featuring a shared lounge, STONE TOWN RAFIKI HOSTEL is set in Zanzibar City in the Zanzibar region, 60 metres from Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum.

G
Gerit
From
Tanzania
The Rafiki Hostel is the ideal place for people looking for affordable but well-located accommodation in Stone Town, Zanzibar. A special feature is the small kitchen that you can also use. Although we were just two persons,, we had the entire six-person bedroom for ourselves, which was very pleasant. Thank you so much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Avg. price/night: US$29
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 871 reviews
It’s very traditional, great location, it’s cheap, great vibe, staff is nice
Guest review by
Kristina
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$28.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews
Amazing location. Stayed in the women's dorm. Felt more like a summer camp bunk than a hostel. Was very clean and wifi worked. Felt safe the entire time I was here. If you're a budget travel it is one of the better hostels I have been to.
Guest review by
Elizabeth
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$27
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 414 reviews
Great location. Nice roof terrace (if you can be bothered to climb 7 flights of stairs). Cheap drinking water. Friendly, helpful staff. Comfy bed with mosquito nets. Felt safe at night. Quiet location.
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