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Zanzibar Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Stone Town

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free wired internet
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Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Stone Town, Gizenga, Shanghani Street, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi
  • Place, House of Wonders
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Twin Room

  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Room, Mixed Dorm | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Room, Mixed Dorm

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Stone Town stay.With a stay at this Stone Town hostel, you'll be steps from Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum. Mbweni Ruins and Nakupenda Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mbweni Ruins - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Zanzibar Hostel

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Stone Town
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A nightclub, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Zanzibar Hostel.
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Coffee shop
Zanzibar Hostel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations all include kitchens.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 4 for adults and USD 3 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Nightclub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 4 for adults and USD 3 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10.00 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Zanzibar Hostel to the airport?

Zanzibar Hostel is 4.8 mi (19-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Zanzibar Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Zanzibar Hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 10.00 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Zanzibar Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 1-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach and 5-minute walk from Shangani Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Zanzibar Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Zanzibar Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 4 for adults and USD 3 for children.

Is there a casino at Zanzibar Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Zanzibar Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Zanzibar Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Zanzibar Hostel have a pool?

Zanzibar Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Zanzibar Hostel have a spa?

This hostel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer spa services.

How close is Zanzibar Hostel to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Zanzibar Hostel is 0.8 mi away from Zanzibar Town.