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Hostels in Zanzibar City

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Serene Abodes

Zanzibar City

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

M
Majda
From
Slovenia
Kassim is the heart and soul of this little hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Price from
US$42
1 night, 2 adults

Stone Town House

Zanzibar City

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

S
Sonia
From
Luxembourg
I loved my stay at Stone Town House. Simone, the owner was so helpful !! I could do many things thanks to his good advices. Aisha, one of the staff member, was so friendly and caring about me. Really lovely. And last but not least … it definitely deserves one more star because of Buddy, the house cat 🐱 All in one it was great and I would definitely stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 531 reviews
Price from
US$51
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 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 121 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.

K
Katarina
From
Denmark
Stuff is great and garden is super nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 891 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.

J
Joana
From
Portugal
Big bed, super comfortable and with a lot of privacy. Amazing location close to everything. Perfect price/quality. AC working and mantain the room in the ideal temperature. Great balcony in the room to enjoy and smoke a cigar. Everything clean!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 425 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.

I
Ida
From
Norway
Good, big beds with outlet and fan! Nice view to the sea and big common area with kitchen! Owner was really nice and helped me with ordering taxi and recommendations around the area!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 55 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.

P
Parjin
From
Spain
I was recently in that Hostel and Farees welcomed me warmly. I enjoyed staying in this hostel very much. It is quite central and clean. One thing that I won’t forget is the breakfast, I think it was the best breakfast I ever had in any Hotel or Hostel. Also Farees took care that I had everything needed, offered tours and even a SIM card to be settled very quick. Highly recommend 🙏🏼
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 128 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.

H
Hideki
From
Japan
Great location for visit to center of the city and ferry port.and view from the top is awesome!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 435 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$32
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 892 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$27.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 423 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$23.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 432 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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Laurastrickers
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