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Hostels in Zanzibar City

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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.

H
Hassan
From
Spain
Great Hostel in stone town, close to everything in the town. Lina was very helpful and attentive. Anything i needed she was there to help.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 62 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.

C
CHUNG
From
Australia
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 131 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.

S
Saskia
From
Australia
The rooms, private and the dorms were great, had everything you need! the staff are all so attentive and lovely! the location is great, right near food and there’s plenty to see and do around!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 555 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...

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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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
US$18
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.

L
Linnea
From
Austria
Really nice and helpful staff, great location and an overall beautiful hostel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 870 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.

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 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews
Price from
US$28.80
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
Michael
From
Kenya
The view from the roof is truly magical. It's on part with much more expensive places. The rooms and facilities are everything promised. Overall a great value!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 395 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
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Avg. price/night: US$28.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 397 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$33.25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 395 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
Solo traveller