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VUGA Hostel

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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.

Z
Zsóka Hanna
From
Hungary
The host was a super nice lady :) I was alone in the hostel and she gave me some options where I would like to sleep also she gave me recommendations where to eat local. We talked for a while she is really friendly and nice. The place is clean and tidy. Also I had a good sleep there are fans all around even above the bed. She let me leave my beg after check out and collect it later because I had an evening flight. I really would recommend this place. Was a nice experience :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Price from
US$22.68
1 night, 2 adults

Serene Abodes

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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

A
Abdul-Latief
From
South Africa
Great location, great atmosphere and great hosts. Alex and Kasim went out of their way to make me feel at home. Would definitely stay again in future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
US$42
1 night, 2 adults

Stone Town House

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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

J
Josefin
From
Sweden
Really great location, staff were superb! They helped us with so much, giving us some tips and recommendations, estimations of what things should cost (both shopping and excursions). They also set us up with a driver with really good prices to go to the other parts of the island. Room was clean and had everything we wanted and needed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 561 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

NOMAD Hostel Stone Town

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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
artisans for
From
United Kingdom
Nomad Hostel Stone Town is everything you want in a hostel and more. The price point is fantastic, and having breakfast included is a real bonus. The beds are new and super comfortable, and the atmosphere made it easy to meet people from all over the world. Overall, it was the perfect hostel experience and highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

Vuga Hostel

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Located in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 200 metres, Vuga Hostel provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

J
Jurijs
From
Latvia
Very clean, cosy place. Excellent service and stuff. Good location, nice area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$24.50
1 night, 2 adults

Rafiki Apartment

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Price from
US$24.23
1 night, 2 adults

zLife Stone Town

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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

V
Vassy
From
Tanzania
Perfect location in the city centre! A friendly and responsive owner, always ready to help when I needed assistance ☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 862 reviews
Price from
US$25.60
1 night, 2 adults

Lost & Found Zanzibar

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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

R
Ross
From
Isle of Man
Great value for money hostel.Comfy large beds and a great showers.Nice balcony to watch the world go by and right opposite the Freddy Mercury museum.The staff are awesome.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 385 reviews
Price from
US$28.80
1 night, 2 adults

Sanaa Hostel

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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

F
Fatima
From
Belgium
I liked my long stay in Sanaa. I felt I was taken care of, and the host family made sure I feel comfortable. I stayed for more than a week, and I even had a few remote working days from the hostel. The host let me and my roommate to work from one of their unoccupied apartment with a big living room. There was Wifi, and despite a few laggy periods, it worked great. The location is excellent, only a few mins walk from the ocean, and from little shops. As my roommate was feeling uncomfortable about possibly having any men in our 6-bed room, the host ensured us, that if needed, he can provide a private room for my roommate. Overall a great experience. I definitely suggest for anyone who'd like to have human connections in a familiar and welcoming place in Stonetown.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews

Bottoms Up

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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

K
Kamala
From
New Zealand
Great location and value for money but lots of stairs. Amazing view from the rooftop. Helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 384 reviews
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VUGA Hostel

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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.

Z
Zsóka Hanna
From
Hungary
The host was a super nice lady :) I was alone in the hostel and she gave me some options where I would like to sleep also she gave me recommendations where to eat local. We talked for a while she is really friendly and nice. The place is clean and tidy. Also I had a good sleep there are fans all around even above the bed. She let me leave my beg after check out and collect it later because I had an evening flight. I really would recommend this place. Was a nice experience :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Price from
US$22.68
1 night, 2 adults

Serene Abodes

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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

A
Abdul-Latief
From
South Africa
Great location, great atmosphere and great hosts. Alex and Kasim went out of their way to make me feel at home. Would definitely stay again in future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
US$42
1 night, 2 adults

Stone Town House

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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

J
Josefin
From
Sweden
Really great location, staff were superb! They helped us with so much, giving us some tips and recommendations, estimations of what things should cost (both shopping and excursions). They also set us up with a driver with really good prices to go to the other parts of the island. Room was clean and had everything we wanted and needed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 561 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

NOMAD Hostel Stone Town

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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
artisans for
From
United Kingdom
Nomad Hostel Stone Town is everything you want in a hostel and more. The price point is fantastic, and having breakfast included is a real bonus. The beds are new and super comfortable, and the atmosphere made it easy to meet people from all over the world. Overall, it was the perfect hostel experience and highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

Vuga Hostel

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Located in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 200 metres, Vuga Hostel provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

J
Jurijs
From
Latvia
Very clean, cosy place. Excellent service and stuff. Good location, nice area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$24.50
1 night, 2 adults

Rafiki Apartment

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Price from
US$24.23
1 night, 2 adults

zLife Stone Town

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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

V
Vassy
From
Tanzania
Perfect location in the city centre! A friendly and responsive owner, always ready to help when I needed assistance ☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 862 reviews
Price from
US$25.60
1 night, 2 adults

Lost & Found Zanzibar

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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

R
Ross
From
Isle of Man
Great value for money hostel.Comfy large beds and a great showers.Nice balcony to watch the world go by and right opposite the Freddy Mercury museum.The staff are awesome.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 385 reviews
Price from
US$28.80
1 night, 2 adults

Sanaa Hostel

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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

F
Fatima
From
Belgium
I liked my long stay in Sanaa. I felt I was taken care of, and the host family made sure I feel comfortable. I stayed for more than a week, and I even had a few remote working days from the hostel. The host let me and my roommate to work from one of their unoccupied apartment with a big living room. There was Wifi, and despite a few laggy periods, it worked great. The location is excellent, only a few mins walk from the ocean, and from little shops. As my roommate was feeling uncomfortable about possibly having any men in our 6-bed room, the host ensured us, that if needed, he can provide a private room for my roommate. Overall a great experience. I definitely suggest for anyone who'd like to have human connections in a familiar and welcoming place in Stonetown.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews

Bottoms Up

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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

K
Kamala
From
New Zealand
Great location and value for money but lots of stairs. Amazing view from the rooftop. Helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 384 reviews
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Looking for a hostel?

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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 561 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
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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, 385 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews

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Avg. price/night: US$36.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Great location, great atmosphere and great hosts. Alex and Kasim went out of their way to make me feel at home. Would definitely stay again in future.
Guest review by
Abdul-Latief
Solo traveller