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With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a terrace. At Hostel 197, rooms have air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Hands down the best hostel I’ve ever stayed at. The vibe was amazing — super relaxed, social, and welcoming. Staff were beyond helpful, always ready to assist or just have a chat. The location is unbeatable, just steps from a stunning beach, and the common areas made it easy to meet other travelers. Clean rooms, good Wi-Fi, and great food. I extended my stay and still didn’t want to leave. If you’re coming to Zanzibar — stay here. You won’t regret it.

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9.5
Exceptional
167 reviews
Price from
US$29.70
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. Everything! The breakfast was also great

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9.6
Exceptional
131 reviews

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. berakfast was perfect. Location was good. Because my hostel was close to beach by walking a fex minutes. Especially the woner of hostel who is William is very good person is trying to make happy his customers. is helping for everything. he is trying to solve best way for their problems.

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9.4
Superb
249 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. The place is perfect for having a quiet vacations and if you wish to go party later, you aren't that far from Paje, another city where you can have fun.

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9.4
Superb
713 reviews
Price from
US$66
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. Good, big beds with outlet and fan! Nice view to the sea and big common area with kitchen! Owner was really nice and helped me with ordering taxi and recommendations around the area!

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9.3
Superb
62 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
129 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. Staffs, owner, daughter of the owner, everybody was lovely, kind and welcoming. Everything amazing.

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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. Super cool sandy beach hostel and hotel great price location and staff

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8.9
Fabulous
963 reviews

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. the place was clean and quiet the stuff are really helpful charming and friendly ☺

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8.4
Very good
461 reviews

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. They are nice people, We stayed comfortable. even with child and bady

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8.6
Fabulous
554 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

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