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Lala Hostel

2.0 star property
Zanzibar Town hostel in Stone Town area

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Standard Room, City View | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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534 Benghan St, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, Old Fort
    â€Ș5 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    â€Ș5 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    â€Ș7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    â€Ș11 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, City View | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, City View

  • 140 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed

  • 500 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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 People's Palace Museum and Marahubi Palace. Mbweni Ruins and Freddie Mercury Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nakupenda Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘForodhani Park - ‬6 min walk
  • â€ȘHouse of Karafuu - ‬4 min walk
  • â€ȘLukmaan Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • â€ȘZenji Garden CafĂ© - ‬6 min walk
  • â€ȘBeach House Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Lala Hostel

Zanzibar Town hostel in Stone Town area
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Lala Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance and concierge services.

This Zanzibar Town hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Lala Hostel offers 8 accommodations with air conditioning. This Zanzibar Town hostel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 credit cards and cash
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash.

Property is also known as

Lala Hostel Zanzibar Town
Lala Zanzibar Town
Lala Hostel Zanzibar Island/Stone Town
Lala Hostel Zanzibar Town
Lala Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Lala Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lala Hostel to the airport?

Lala Hostel is 4.7 mi (21-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lala Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lala Hostel.

How close is Lala Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 3-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach and 5-minute walk from Shangani Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lala Hostel offer free breakfast?

Lala Hostel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Lala Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Lala Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Lala Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Lala Hostel have a pool?

Lala Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Lala Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Lala Hostel to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Lala Hostel is 0.7 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

Lala Hostel Reviews

Reviews

4.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

3.0/10

Staff & service

3.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

aurelie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Arnaque, horrible, à fuire, déception totale

Accueil horrible, aucune sympathie, pas de fenĂȘtres dans la chambre!!! RĂ©servation pas pris en compte donc on a du payer deux fois c'est une arnaque complĂšte, sol salĂ©, prise ne fonctionne pas, moustiquaire trouĂ©e de partout donc inutile, odeur bizarre humiditĂ©, petit dĂ©jeuner horrible, attendu 1h pour voir un responsable pour la rĂ©servation. À fuire!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Luca, Roma, IT

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Simple, nice and central hotel with new furnitures

Nice location, super central. Clean and comfortable room with private bath. Half guesthouse and hostel. Staff not particularly warm. It as a pity that the breakfast is not included in the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018