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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.

M
Mutiru
From
Kenya
Khasim the staff I interacted with was so good and always available for any help. He even took me to buy a local tea somewhere in the shops and helped with directions around the town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Price from
US$42
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.

J
Josefin
From
Sweden
Really great location, staff were superb! They helped us with so much, giving us some tips and recommendations, estimations of what things should cost (both shopping and excursions). They also set us up with a driver with really good prices to go to the other parts of the island. Room was clean and had everything we wanted and needed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 518 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, 120 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.

L
Love
From
Sweden
Clean and nice space, everything you need.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 54 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.

R
Ronja
From
New Zealand
It is a family owned hostel and the owners are really good and genuine people, made sure I was really comfortable and looked after, I even got invited to break fast with them during Ramadan which was really delicious. The location is perfect and quiet but really close to town (5min) and all the attractions. Thank you so much for everything, can highly recommend this place:)
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, 445 reviews

Lost & Found Zanzibar

Zanzibar City

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

M
Mirre
From
Netherlands
Big comfortable beds in the dorm. Enough space and privacy. A mirror. Big bathroom. I feel good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 427 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$28.80
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 427 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, 445 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