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Hostel 197 has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Nungwi. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 400 metres of Nungwi Beach. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. The hosts were lovely and so accommodating and the food in the restaurant was delicious!

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9.5
Exceptional
154 reviews
Price from
US$27.50
per night

All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Compass Hostel also feature a garden view. At the accommodation the rooms are fitted with air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Compass hostel was a real discovery for me! It's located just a two-minute walk from the beach. The hostel is new, very clean, and cozy. The staff is incredibly friendly and always ready to help. The breakfast is delicious and the atmosphere in the hostel is set for relaxation and communication.

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9.7
Exceptional
126 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

Located in Jambiani, 60 metres from Paje Beach, Jambiani Backpackers Hostel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Featuring free shuttle service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. A terrace, an on-site bar and shared lounge are available. The staff were really friendly and gave really good recommendations of stuff to do around the island.

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9.5
Exceptional
245 reviews
Price from
US$16.20
per night

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the hostel you will find a restaurant serving international cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. It’s a beautiful property, very friendly staff, a little piece of paradise on the island!

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9.4
Superb
715 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

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. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 200 metres from Stone Town Beach. I was the only guest so I had the whole hostel to myself.

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9.4
Superb
60 reviews
Price from
US$15.30
per night

Serene Abodes provides 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. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

Complete with a shared bathroom, the units at the hostel come with air conditioning, and certain rooms here will provide you with a seating area. 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

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8.3
Very good
128 reviews
Price from
US$20
per night

Situated in Paje, within 400 metres of Paje Beach and 50 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Mambo Leo Hostel features accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi. The property is set 35 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, 50 km from Hamamni Persian Baths and 50 km from House of Wonders. Old Fort of Zanzibar is 50 km from the hostel and Cinema Afrique is 50 km away. Tatu is a delight. Mambo Sol is relaxed, secure, convenient, clean, friendly, value-for-money, good vibe, good place for meeting people, staff are helpful. Being able to use the kitchen is a bonus.

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8.8
Fabulous
101 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

Situated in Paje, 100 metres from Paje Beach, Your Zanzibar Place features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is set 50 km from Peace Memorial Museum, 35 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and 50 km from Hamamni Persian Baths. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available.

Guests at the hostel can enjoy a vegetarian or a halal breakfast. The place is amazing, the vibe is beautiful , and the staff is very curtious. Above all, the host Mate is the best host you can ever ask for . A great place to be at, beautifully located . Just 50 m from the beach. Just pack your bags & hit YOUR ZANZIBAR PLACE

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8.9
Fabulous
967 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

A calm cozy hostel with a relaxing garden, perfect for younger backpackers and solo travelers conveniently located in the Nungwi Beach district of Nungwi, Green's Hostel Nungwi is situated 200 meters from Supermarket, 400 meters from East Africa Divers and 500 metres from World Wide Supermarket. The property is located 300 meters from Nungwi Beach. The accommodation offers a 24-hour security, a shared kitchen. A pool under the palms in the Green garden. My friend and I had an amazing stay at this property. The hotel itself was beautiful, the food was consistently good, and the staff truly went above and beyond for us. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and always ready to assist with anything we needed. The whole place had a warm and welcoming atmosphere that made our stay really enjoyable. We genuinely loved our time here and would happily come back agai

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8.4
Very good
468 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

Situated 300 metres from Stone Town Beach, Stone Town House offers rooms with air conditioning in Zanzibar City. Built in 1953, this 4-star hostel is within 800 metres of Peace Memorial Museum and 100 metres of St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. The owner was very nice to us and offered to help us find the main attractions in Stone Town. We were two girls and we felt really safe there. The hotel has the perfect location downtown!

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8.6
Fabulous
551 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

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