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Hostel 197 has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Nungwi. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 400 metres of Nungwi Beach. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. Great vibe, owners always about and super caring of your comfort and feedback. Everything works in the room well and you have what is necessary for a comfortable stay. Take-away breakfast was included in the snorkeling trip which was a nice touch. Nice to have trips organised by hostel. Pool and outdoor area are great. Khalifa at the bar is great for a chat! Having Asha around was also fab.

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9.6
Exceptional
150 reviews
Price from
US$20.90
per night

All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Compass Hostel also feature a garden view. At the accommodation the rooms are fitted with air conditioning and a safety deposit box. This might be the most honest review you can find today,Clean place,nice beds,great decor,fresh space,the fresh fruit plate of fruits included in breakfast ,everything was a 10/10.Not to mention the staff,the manager who took his time to locate me when lost in nungwi cbd,I don’t remember his name clearly but I think Samson,such a professional! asante sana. There was also Salama and Grace were also super helpful in making me feel at home,I celebrated my birthday in great company and I had the best time!GOD BLESS YOU ALL AT COMPASS❤️

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9.7
Exceptional
125 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

Located in Jambiani, 60 metres from Paje Beach, Jambiani Backpackers Hostel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Featuring free shuttle service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. A terrace, an on-site bar and shared lounge are available. Very clean bathrooms, the owners Mohammad and William were not only great company but were also always available to help!

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9.5
Exceptional
244 reviews
Price from
US$16.20
per night

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the hostel you will find a restaurant serving international cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. I have been to zanzibar twice before and i can say that this place is the greatest place to stay the vibes are amazing the people there are really friendly and the staff are really nice I highly recommend for solo travels to visit the place

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9.4
Superb
715 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

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 a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The property is close to popular attractions like Cinema Afrique, Old Dispensary and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar. Friendly staff. Comfortable beds. Cozy. Kitchen access. Standard breakfast. Great location. And a fun place to meet other solo travelers. I had an early departure & they were kind enough to still prepare breakfast for me. I stayed here on 3 different occasions & always left happy.

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9
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
US$8.90
per night

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. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 200 metres from Stone Town Beach. Clean and nice space, everything you need.

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9.4
Superb
59 reviews
Price from
US$15.30
per night

Serene Abodes provides rooms in Zanzibar City near Old Dispensary and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar. The property is close to House of Wonders, Old Fort of Zanzibar and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

Complete with a shared bathroom, the units at the hostel come with air conditioning, and certain rooms here will provide you with a seating area. Location close to Ferry terminal was convenient, within walking distance to sites in Stone Town. Cooked breakfast was good. Spacious comfortable room. Kasim was an excellent host, very friendly and gave excellent advice.

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8.3
Very good
126 reviews
Price from
US$20
per night

Situated in Paje, within 400 metres of Paje Beach and 50 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Mambo Leo Hostel features accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi. The property is set 35 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, 50 km from Hamamni Persian Baths and 50 km from House of Wonders. Old Fort of Zanzibar is 50 km from the hostel and Cinema Afrique is 50 km away. The location was in a typical village, which I thought had it’s charm! It is also just a couple of minutes walk to the Paje beach. The woman who welcomed us was extremely friendly, explained everything, even tried to speak a couple of words in Dutch to us haha. The room itself was very clean, nice, shower was good!

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8.8
Fabulous
101 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

Situated in Paje, 100 metres from Paje Beach, Your Zanzibar Place features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is set 50 km from Peace Memorial Museum, 35 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and 50 km from Hamamni Persian Baths. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available.

Guests at the hostel can enjoy a vegetarian or a halal breakfast. The vibe was lit and the food plus the rooms

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8.9
Fabulous
971 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

A calm cozy hostel with a relaxing garden, perfect for younger backpackers and solo travelers conveniently located in the Nungwi Beach district of Nungwi, Green's Hostel Nungwi is situated 200 meters from Supermarket, 400 meters from East Africa Divers and 500 metres from World Wide Supermarket. The property is located 300 meters from Nungwi Beach. The accommodation offers a 24-hour security, a shared kitchen. A pool under the palms in the Green garden. Green's Nungwi is the perfect little hideaway in central Nungwi. A few minutes walk to the beach, close to local (village) and resort (on the beach) restaurants, with an incredibly friendly staff and 24/7 security. Sarah and the team made me feel right at home while I was staying there.

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8.4
Very good
469 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

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