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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.

F
Federico
From
Spain
The personnel is all in with you
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.

P
Purcell
From
Ireland
The house itself is beautiful, everything is done up very nicely and even the beds in The “dorms” are very spacious single beds. The staff were exceptional! We arrived at 6am the morning of check in after travelling through the night, and one of the members of our group was sick. They had no problem letting us up to a room that early and did not charge us any extra. The same thing happened on the last day with a sick member who couldn’t leave the bed and again they were so accommodating and kind. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice spot in stone town!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 513 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 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 121 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.

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, 50 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.

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 7.9
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, 452 reviews

Lost & Found Zanzibar

Zanzibar City

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

Y
Yvonne
From
Switzerland
the hostel is in the center, easy to find, a lot is within walking distance. Staff is super friendly! the Dorm has big and comfortable beds, curtains and everything was clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 436 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$34
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - 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$30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 436 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, 452 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