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Bellimena Stone Town

Property class: 2
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Zanzibar Town

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A man in a white robe standing in a narrow stairwell with a large mural of a building on the wall.
A man standing on a balcony with a building in the background.
Interior entrance
A hallway with white walls, a tiled floor, and artwork on the walls. There are potted plants along the sides.
A hotel room with a bed, a mural of a street scene, a wooden door, and a small desk with a lamp.

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Hurumzi St, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small window, and a woven mat on the floor.

Shared Dormitory

  • 162 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, City View

A hotel room with a bed, a mural of a street scene, a wooden door, and a small desk with a lamp.

Deluxe Room, City View

  • City view
  • 162 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room

A room with a bed, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and three decorative wall hangings.

Comfort Room

  • 162 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed with a wooden frame, a small mirror, and a white curtain.

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • 162 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Heart of Zanzibar Town.With a stay at this Stone Town hostel, you'll be steps from Shakti Temple and House of Wonders. Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and Hamamni Persian Baths are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • House of Wonders - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zanzibar Coffeehouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Bellimena Stone Town

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Zanzibar Town
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Bellimena Stone Town.

This Zanzibar Town hostel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
Bellimena Stone Town offers 8 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and bidets. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 shared bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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 credit card, debit card, or 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 credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bellimena Stone Town to the airport?

Bellimena Stone Town is 5.1 mi (24-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bellimena Stone Town?

As of Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bellimena Stone Town on Oct 19, 2026 start from $15, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Bellimena Stone Town have an airport shuttle?

Bellimena Stone Town offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 15 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Bellimena Stone Town to the beach?

This hostel is a short 5-minute walk from Shangani Beach and 15.1 mi (45-min drive) from Fumba Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bellimena Stone Town offer free breakfast?

Bellimena Stone Town does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bellimena Stone Town?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Bellimena Stone Town?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Bellimena Stone Town?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Bellimena Stone Town have a pool?

Bellimena Stone Town does not have a pool.

Does Bellimena Stone Town have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Bellimena Stone Town to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Bellimena Stone Town is 0.6 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

Bellimena Stone Town Reviews

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Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

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