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Sultan Backpackers Hostel

Property class: 2
Zanzibar Town hostel in Stone Town area

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Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Mkunazini St, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Stone Town stay.At this Stone Town hostel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral and Slave Market. Jaw's Corner and Hamamni Persian Baths are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • House of Wonders - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Fort - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zanzibar Coffeehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Sultan Backpackers Hostel

Zanzibar Town hostel in Stone Town area
Sultan Backpackers Hostel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and dry cleaning/laundry services. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Zanzibar Town hostel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Sultan Backpackers Hostel offers 17 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sultan Backpackers Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Sultan Backpackers Hostel Zanzibar Town
Sultan Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sultan Backpackers Hostel to the airport?

Sultan Backpackers Hostel is 4.6 mi (18-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sultan Backpackers Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sultan Backpackers Hostel.

How close is Sultan Backpackers Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 8-minute walk from Shangani Beach and 14.6 mi (38-min drive) from Fumba Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sultan Backpackers Hostel offer free breakfast?

Sultan Backpackers Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sultan Backpackers Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Sultan Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Sultan Backpackers Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Sultan Backpackers Hostel have a pool?

Sultan Backpackers Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Sultan Backpackers Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Sultan Backpackers Hostel to downtown Zanzibar Town?

Sultan Backpackers Hostel is 0.5 mi away from Zanzibar Town.