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The best hostels in Zanzibar City

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Serene Abodes

Zanzibar City

Serene Abodes provides rooms in Zanzibar City near Old Dispensary and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar.

C
CHUNG
From
Australia
Location close to Ferry terminal was convenient, within walking distance to sites in Stone Town. Cooked breakfast was good. Spacious comfortable room. Kasim was an excellent host, very friendly and gave excellent advice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Price from
US$42
1 night, 2 adults

Stone Town House

Zanzibar City

Situated in Zanzibar City, 300 metres from Stone Town Beach, Stone Town House offers rooms with air conditioning.

M
Michal
From
Czech Republic
If they have a capacity, this one is the first choice for me:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews
Price from
US$51
1 night, 2 adults

Rafiki Apartment

Zanzibar City

Situated within 500 metres of Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Rafiki Apartment offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City.

N
Nurdin
From
Tanzania
I really enjoyed the staying , WIFI function very well, staff are friendly & room, toilet 🚽 are very clean & AC 🥰 , the apartment is near of a lot of restaurants in stone town
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews
Price from
US$24.23
1 night, 2 adults

VUGA Hostel

Zanzibar City

Set within less than 1 km of House of Wonders and a 6-minute walk of Old Fort of Zanzibar, VUGA Hostel provides rooms in Zanzibar City.

P
Pia
From
Austria
Very friendly owners! Very open, helping with directions and generally making sure that you feel comfortable. The beds are very comfortable as well and all of them have curtains, so it's great for a bit of privacy. There are lockers to store valuables as well. It is a very calm place but still so close to the old town which makes it a perfect low-budget place. Would come again for sure!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

Sanaa Hostel

Zanzibar City

Sanaa Hostel is located on the beachfront in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 500 metres from Peace Memorial Museum.

a
agarwal
From
India
Just the experience I was looking for - the hostel was in a perfect location, in-fact a very prime location called the Kenyatta street which is close to the Freddy Mercury House, Africa House, the best sunset spots They offered a heavy breakfast everyday which was amazing The family lives in the property so you will always feel homely and good - I will always recommend them
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

Bottoms Up

Zanzibar City

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Bottoms Up is located in Zanzibar City, 200 metres from Stone Town Beach.

K
Kamala
From
New Zealand
Great location and value for money but lots of stairs. Amazing view from the rooftop. Helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews

Lost & Found Zanzibar

Zanzibar City

Lost & Found Zanzibar features free WiFi and rooms with air conditioning in Zanzibar City.

R
Rebecca
From
United Arab Emirates
Great place to stay on a budget. Friendly staff, comfy large beds, decent aircon and fabulous location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$27.90
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews
    Amazing location. Stayed in the women's dorm. Felt more like a summer camp bunk than a hostel. Was very clean and wifi worked. Felt safe the entire time I was here. If you're a budget travel it is one of the better hostels I have been to.
    Guest review by
    Elizabeth
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$23.75
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews
    Great location. Nice roof terrace (if you can be bothered to climb 7 flights of stairs). Cheap drinking water. Friendly, helpful staff. Comfy bed with mosquito nets. Felt safe at night. Quiet location.
    Guest review by
    Laurastrickers
    Solo traveller