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ZH Backpackers

2.5 star property
Zanzibar Town guest house in Stone Town area

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Interior
Double Room
Interior
Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kiponda St, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Stone Town stay.With a stay at this Stone Town guesthouse, you'll be steps from Darajani Market and Shakti Temple. 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) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

ZH Backpackers

Zanzibar Town guest house in Stone Town area
Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Zanzibar Town guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
ZH Backpackers offers 4 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and fans. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the 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.

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 English breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children

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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts cash.

Property is also known as

ZH Backpackers Guesthouse
ZH Backpackers Zanzibar Town
ZH Backpackers Guesthouse Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is ZH Backpackers to the airport?

ZH Backpackers is 4.8 mi (16-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does ZH Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at ZH Backpackers.

How close is ZH Backpackers to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 8-minute walk from Shangani Beach and 11-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does ZH Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at ZH Backpackers, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at ZH Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at ZH Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at ZH Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does ZH Backpackers have a pool?

ZH Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does ZH Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is ZH Backpackers to downtown Zanzibar Town?

ZH Backpackers is 0.5 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

ZH Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

2.0
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2.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Saikat

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property does not exist. Expedia charged me in advance. I need a refund immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022