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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
Mutiru
From
Kenya
Khasim the staff I interacted with was so good and always available for any help. He even took me to buy a local tea somewhere in the shops and helped with directions around the town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 129 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.

C
Carolina
From
Norway
Very central and comfortable, the owner is super friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 554 reviews
Price from
US$40
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 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$24.23
1 night, 2 adults

Lost & Found Zanzibar

Zanzibar City

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, 401 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.

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, 62 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.

m
maria_024
From
Germany
Great location, breakfast on the terrace was nice. WiFi worked and good hosts. Definitely would recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews

STONE TOWN RAFIKI HOSTEL

Zanzibar City

Featuring a shared lounge, STONE TOWN RAFIKI HOSTEL is set in Zanzibar City in the Zanzibar region, 60 metres from Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum.

G
Gerit
From
Tanzania
The Rafiki Hostel is the ideal place for people looking for affordable but well-located accommodation in Stone Town, Zanzibar. A special feature is the small kitchen that you can also use. Although we were just two persons,, we had the entire six-person bedroom for ourselves, which was very pleasant. Thank you so much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 6 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 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 870 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, 401 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.
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Elizabeth
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$27
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 403 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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