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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 561 reviews
    From
    US$35
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 862 reviews
    From
    US$26
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 385 reviews
    From
    US$29
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
    From
    US$18
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
    From
    US$42
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews
    From
    US$49
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
    From
    US$23
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews
    From
    US$24
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
    From
    US$25
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
    From
    US$40
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.5
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
    From
    US$35
    1 night, 2 adults

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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.

A
Atoti
From
Maldives
The couple managing the hostel is very nice and the location is idea - i wish you all the best for the future
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

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

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

I
Irene
From
Spain
The saty was perfect. The stuff was very friendly and helped us with everything. We felt home and it was like an oasis in the middle of our trip. I couldt have wish for anything better. I hope to get back soon.
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

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

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

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, 120 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.

v
vedula
From
India
All are good 👍 keep it up ☺️
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

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

l
luize
From
Brazil
staff very nice and the best local for solo traveler. in the Main Street of the city.
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

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

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

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.

A
Atoti
From
Maldives
The couple managing the hostel is very nice and the location is idea - i wish you all the best for the future
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

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

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

I
Irene
From
Spain
The saty was perfect. The stuff was very friendly and helped us with everything. We felt home and it was like an oasis in the middle of our trip. I couldt have wish for anything better. I hope to get back soon.
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

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

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

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, 120 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.

v
vedula
From
India
All are good 👍 keep it up ☺️
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

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

l
luize
From
Brazil
staff very nice and the best local for solo traveler. in the Main Street of the city.
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

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

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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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 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews

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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 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 385 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Zanzibar City

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Zanzibar City

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 862 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Zanzibar City

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

Popular with guests booking hostels in Zanzibar City

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

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Avg. price/night: US$32
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 862 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 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 385 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 384 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.
Guest review by
Laurastrickers
Solo traveller