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Market Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Zanzibar Town

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Economy Shared Dormitory, City View (For Men) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, towels
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Market St, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar Urban
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, City View (For Men)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, City View (For Women)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

City center stay.With a stay at this Stone Town hostel, you'll be steps from Darajani Market and Slave Market. Christ Church Cathedral and Hamamni Persian Baths are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Slave Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Fort - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Market Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Zanzibar Town
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Market Backpackers - Hostel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Zanzibar Town hostel.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Market Backpackers - Hostel offers 2 shared accommodations with air conditioning, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans. This Zanzibar Town hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 shared bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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.

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: TZS 30000.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)

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 cash
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. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Market Backpackers - Hostel.

Property is also known as

Market Backpackers Hostel Zanzibar Town
Market Backpackers Zanzibar Town
Market Backpackers
Market Backpackers - Hostel Zanzibar Town
Market Backpackers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Market Backpackers - Hostel to the airport?

Market Backpackers - Hostel is 4.7 mi (18-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 Market Backpackers - Hostel?

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Market Backpackers - Hostel on Jun 6, 2026 start from $32, 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 Market Backpackers - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Market Backpackers - Hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of TZS 30000.00 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Market Backpackers - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 9-minute walk from Shangani Beach and 12-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Market Backpackers - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Market Backpackers - Hostel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Market Backpackers - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Market Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Market Backpackers - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Market Backpackers - Hostel have a pool?

Market Backpackers - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Market Backpackers - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Market Backpackers - Hostel to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Market Backpackers - Hostel is 0.4 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

Market Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Tuncay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
WiFi is avaliable in the room and wash room is big
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

giwon

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020