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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. Everything! The property was in amazing condition—clean, well-maintained, and super comfortable. The environment was just perfect. It felt like a little oasis where you could relax but also meet amazing people and have great conversations. I stayed at this hostel, and honestly, it was one of the best experiences I’ve had. The people there were incredible—super friendly, and it was so easy to connect with everyone. I ended up making a lot of friends, and the whole place had such a warm and welcoming vibe. Breakfast was fantastic! You start with a plate of fresh fruits, which was such a refreshing way to begin the day. After that, they serve the main meal, which was always delicious. Plus, they had coffee and all sorts of tea options, which I absolutely loved. It really felt like they cared about providing a great start to the day.

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9.5
Exceptional
227 reviews
Price from
US$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. beautiful place and rooms lovely staff great food

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9.4
Superb
724 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

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. ⭐ “I had an amazing stay at Hostel 197 in Nungwi – it was 100%! The hostel is very clean and well maintained, with comfortable beds and a relaxed atmosphere. The staff are so friendly and helpful, always making you feel welcome. The location is perfect, just a short walk to Nungwi beach and close to restaurants and shops. It’s also a great place to meet other travelers. For the price, it’s unbeatable. Definitely one of the best hostel experiences I’ve ever had – highly recom

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9.9
Exceptional
54 reviews
Price from
US$21.24
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. Good shower, clean bed, nice yard.

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9.7
Exceptional
98 reviews
Price from
US$11
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. The comfort, location, cleanliness and friendly hospitality.

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9.3
Superb
49 reviews
Price from
US$15.30
per night

Sunny House Paje II is situated in Paje, 13 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. The property is close to Paje Beach, Airborne Kite & Surf Village and Paje By Kite - Zanzibar. The property is 400 metres from Supermarket (Paje) and a 19-minute walk from Zanzibar Kite Paradise. Sara and Axel thank you for your consideration and mindfulness!

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9.1
Superb
26 reviews
Price from
US$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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8.1
Very good
113 reviews
Price from
US$17
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. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available.

Vegetarian and halal breakfast options are available at the hostel. I came to this hostel after a friend's recommendation. Staff and travelers are really friendly here. An amazing place for solo travelers.

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8.9
Fabulous
997 reviews
Price from
US$14
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. Sarah was very charming and her son as well. Staff is friendly, we are happy to support a small business, good luck Sarah with the hotel, hope you get to live your dream! :)

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8.3
Very good
501 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Peace Memorial Museum, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral and Hamamni Persian Baths. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 7 km from the property. The staff was very lovely, the building is beautiful and well maintained, everything is clean, there are locks in the dorm and the beds are very comfortable, mosquito nets are provided, there is coffee and tea available, and the location is very central. Honestly it was fantastic 😍

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8.6
Fabulous
511 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

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