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The best 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.

B
Benard
From
Tanzania
Loved the serenity and cleanliness of the house. The staff was very helpful and charming. It wasn't difficult to locate the house. The simple breakfast was amazing and tasty
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Price from
US$18.70
1 night, 2 adults

Stone Town House

Zanzibar City

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

F
Ficus2018
From
Italy
everything its was amazing stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 516 reviews
Price from
US$51
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 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$24.23
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.

N
Nichole
From
Ireland
Great location only 5-10 minute walk from key sites like depo for Nakupenda Sandbank, Slave exhibition, Darajani Bazaar & the Freddie Mercury house. As it is in the centre of Stonetown it is also only 10mins from the airport. Can see the sea from there. Super nice host who was so lovely and accommodating. I booked it last min, the night before and messaged asking could I leave my luggage before a tour. She messaged instantly and left me in, even though I arrived even earlier than expected at 7.15am. She ensures your comfort and gives advice for tours/ restaurants. Private beds with curtains. Each bed also has a modern socket with USB & AC adapters. There are lockers with keys. Very new, just 4 months. There’s a kitchen area and bookings are blocked to make sure that there are not too many people in the room, but allow for more if travelling in one big group.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

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.

P
Parjin
From
Spain
I was recently in that Hostel and Farees welcomed me warmly. I enjoyed staying in this hostel very much. It is quite central and clean. One thing that I won’t forget is the breakfast, I think it was the best breakfast I ever had in any Hotel or Hostel. Also Farees took care that I had everything needed, offered tours and even a SIM card to be settled very quick. Highly recommend 🙏🏼
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 129 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.

C
Caz0706
From
United Kingdom
Great Location Brilliant Value For Money Clean, Comfortable And Well Ventilated Room With Great Fan For Those Warm Nights
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 449 reviews

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 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 433 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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  • Avg. price/night: US$44
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 900 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 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 433 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$23.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 449 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