The 10 best hostels in Zanzibar City, Tanzania

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zLife Stone Town
Zanzibar City
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 863 reviews
From
US$26
1 night, 2 adults
Stone Town House
Zanzibar City
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 557 reviews
From
US$35
1 night, 2 adults
Lost & Found Zanzibar
Zanzibar City
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 391 reviews
From
US$29
1 night, 2 adults
NOMAD Hostel Stone Town
Zanzibar City
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
From
US$18
1 night, 2 adults
Bellimena Stone Town
Zanzibar City
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
From
US$49
1 night, 2 adults
Serene Abodes
Zanzibar City
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
From
US$42
1 night, 2 adults
Rafiki Apartment
Zanzibar City
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews
From
US$24
1 night, 2 adults
VUGA Hostel
Zanzibar City
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
From
US$23
1 night, 2 adults
Vuga Hostel
Zanzibar City
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
From
US$14
1 night, 2 adults
Mkunazini Heritage Center
Zanzibar City
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review
From
US$40
1 night, 2 adults
Sultan House
Zanzibar City
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.5
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
From
US$35
1 night, 2 adults
Michenzan moll
Zanzibar Island (Near Zanzibar City)
From
US$90
1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Kawenze

From

Kenya

The staff were very professional, attentive and courteous with a quick response to my needs. The rooms are well maintained and comfortable. From the hostels, you can easily access most attractions and dining places.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews

Price from

US$22.68

1 night, 2 adults

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Serene Abodes

Zanzibar City

Serene Abodes provides rooms in Zanzibar City near Old Dispensary and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar.

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 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews

Price from

US$42

1 night, 2 adults

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Stone Town House

Zanzibar City

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

André

From

Brazil

Even though it’s a hostel, it feels like a hotel. Amazing service, staff and location!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 557 reviews

Price from

US$35

1 night, 2 adults

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NOMAD Hostel Stone Town

Zanzibar City

Situated in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 400 metres, NOMAD Hostel Stone Town features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and...

artisans for

From

United Kingdom

Nomad Hostel Stone Town is everything you want in a hostel and more. The price point is fantastic, and having breakfast included is a real bonus. The beds are new and super comfortable, and the atmosphere made it easy to meet people from all over the world. Overall, it was the perfect hostel experience and highly recommended!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Price from

US$18

1 night, 2 adults

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Vuga Hostel

Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 200 metres, Vuga Hostel provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

Jurijs

From

Latvia

Very clean, cosy place. Excellent service and stuff. Good location, nice area.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Price from

US$14

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

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 7.1

Good - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews

Price from

US$24.23

1 night, 2 adults

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zLife Stone Town

Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City, zLife Stone Town features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Katarina

From

Denmark

Stuff is great and garden is super nice

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1

Good - What previous guests thought, 863 reviews

Price from

US$25.60

1 night, 2 adults

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Lost & Found Zanzibar

Zanzibar City

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

Μανος

From

Egypt

The location of the place was excellent

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0

Good - What previous guests thought, 391 reviews

Price from

US$28.80

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Hideki

From

Japan

Great location for visit to center of the city and ferry port.and view from the top is awesome!!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6

Passable - What previous guests thought, 391 reviews

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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.

Kawenze

From

Kenya

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews

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US$22.68

1 night, 2 adults

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Serene Abodes

Zanzibar City

Serene Abodes provides rooms in Zanzibar City near Old Dispensary and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar.

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 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews

Price from

US$42

1 night, 2 adults

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Stone Town House

Zanzibar City

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

André

From

Brazil

Even though it’s a hostel, it feels like a hotel. Amazing service, staff and location!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 557 reviews

Price from

US$35

1 night, 2 adults

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NOMAD Hostel Stone Town

Zanzibar City

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From

United Kingdom

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Price from

US$18

1 night, 2 adults

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Vuga Hostel

Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 200 metres, Vuga Hostel provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

Jurijs

From

Latvia

Very clean, cosy place. Excellent service and stuff. Good location, nice area.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Price from

US$14

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

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 7.1

Good - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews

Price from

US$24.23

1 night, 2 adults

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zLife Stone Town

Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City, zLife Stone Town features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Katarina

From

Denmark

Stuff is great and garden is super nice

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1

Good - What previous guests thought, 863 reviews

Price from

US$25.60

1 night, 2 adults

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Lost & Found Zanzibar

Zanzibar City

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

Μανος

From

Egypt

The location of the place was excellent

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0

Good - What previous guests thought, 391 reviews

Price from

US$28.80

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Hideki

From

Japan

Great location for visit to center of the city and ferry port.and view from the top is awesome!!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6

Passable - What previous guests thought, 391 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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