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NOMAD Hostel Stone Town

Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within a 4-minute walk, NOMAD Hostel Stone Town has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$18
1 night, 2 adults

Serene Abodes

Zanzibar City

Serene Abodes has 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.

F
Faiz
From
Saudi Arabia
Prime amazing location next to old dispensary 6meters away from the Main Street Mizingani road the touristic street , service is AMAZING Kassim was amazing , clean room and I felt at home since first night , the toilet although shared but completely clean always
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Price from
$42
1 night, 2 adults

Stone Town House

Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City, a 4-minute walk from Stone Town Beach, Stone Town House provides rooms with air conditioning.

A
Arne
From
Belgium
We were warmly welcomed and immediately felt at home. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is beautiful and it has the perfect location. Would highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 542 reviews
Price from
$51
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.

M
Morena Meghnagi
From
Israel
Clean very pretty decoration and authentic
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 876 reviews
Price from
$32
1 night, 2 adults

Lost & Found Zanzibar

Zanzibar City

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

M
Mohamed
From
Egypt
Crazy man (the owner) is the best thing here .. he is really really helpful he even took us everywhere in the city by his car for free ! He does that was everyone .. also the breakfast is really worth it .. highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 414 reviews
Price from
$28.80
1 night, 2 adults

VUGA Hostel

Zanzibar City

Located within a 5-minute walk of Hamamni Persian Baths and half a mile of House of Wonders, VUGA Hostel provides rooms in Zanzibar City.

T
Tony
From
Canada
I was the only guest so I had the whole hostel to myself.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

Sanaa Hostel

Zanzibar City

Sanaa Hostel is located on the beachfront in Zanzibar City, a 4-minute walk from Stone Town Beach and 500 yards from Peace Memorial Museum.

A
Adrian
From
Germany
Really nice host. Good, healthy breakfast with vegetables, fresh juice and cardamon coffee. Clean bathroom and AC.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews

Bottoms Up

Zanzibar City

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Bottoms Up is located in Zanzibar City, a 2-minute walk from Stone Town Beach.

M
Michael
From
United States
Location was great, the front desk fixed us up with tours, housekeeping did laundry for us. The only gripe was the Wi-fi wasn’t able to stream but we really weren’t there for tv.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Fair - What previous guests thought, 428 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 876 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 542 reviews

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Avg. price/night: $32
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 876 reviews
It’s very traditional, great location, it’s cheap, great vibe, staff is nice
Guest review by
Kristina
Travelers with friends
Avg. price/night: $27.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 414 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 traveler
Avg. price/night: $23.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Fair - What previous guests thought, 428 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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