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Featured Hostels in Zanzibar

Market Backpackers - Hostel

Market Backpackers - Hostel

2 out of 5
Market St Zanzibar Town Zanzibar Urban
Free Cancellation
$24 nightly
The price is $30 total per night
$30 total
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of Market Backpackers - Hostel enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and microwave in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for TZS 30000.00 per vehicle roundtrip. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area and a TV in a common area.
Breakfast included
Parking included
Homeland Swahili Lodge - Hostel

Homeland Swahili Lodge - Hostel

2 out of 5
Zanzibar Nungwi Unguja Kaskazini
$17 nightly
The price is $22 total per night
$22 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Homeland Swahili Lodge - Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a garden, and barbecue grills.
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
SULTAN PALACE

SULTAN PALACE

2 out of 5
Dongwe Zanzibar Dongwe Unguja South Region
Guests staying at SULTAN PALACE enjoy access to a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. Free valet parking is available if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities.
Pool
Breakfast included
Salhiya Lodge - Hostel

Salhiya Lodge - Hostel

2 out of 5
Fuji street Bububu Mjini Magharibi
Guests of Salhiya Lodge - Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for TZS 40000 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours/tickets and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a picnic area, a TV in a common area, and a garden.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Jambiani Transit Hostel

Jambiani Transit Hostel

2 out of 5
Kibigija, Zanzibar Jambiani Unguja South Region
An outdoor pool, spa treatment rooms, and laundry facilities are featured at Jambiani Transit Hostel. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Helpful staff can provide concierge services and luggage storage.
Pool
Spa
Stone Town House

Stone Town House

2 out of 5
534 Baghani St Zanzibar Town Mjini Magharibi Region
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$31 nightly
The price is $39 total per night
$39 total
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stone Town House features free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with access to locker space, concierge services, and luggage storage.
Free WiFi
Laundry
Hostel 197

Hostel 197

2 out of 5
Nungwi Beach Nungwi
Free Cancellation
$51 nightly
The price is $66 total per night
$66 total
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Total with taxes and fees
An outdoor pool and free WiFi in public areas are features at Hostel 197. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready.
Pool
Breakfast included
New Jambo Bungalows - Hostel

New Jambo Bungalows - Hostel

2 out of 5
Shangani Post Office, Kenyatta Rd Paje Zanzibar
$35 nightly
The price is $45 total per night
$45 total
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Total with taxes and fees
Guests staying at New Jambo Bungalows - Hostel enjoy an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 40.00 per vehicle one way. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this beach hostel include a library, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Pool
Breakfast included
Lost & Found Dooms

Lost & Found Dooms

2 out of 5
57, shangani Zanzibar Town
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$17 nightly
The price is $22 total per night
$22 total
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Total with taxes and fees
At Lost & Found Dooms, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and access to locker space.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Hotel Options in Zanzibar

    The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive

    The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive

    Muyuni Matemwe Unguja North Region
    $242 nightly
    The price is $317 total per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
    $317 total
    Apr 24 - Apr 25
    Total with taxes and fees
    Tembo House Hotel

    Tembo House Hotel

    Forodhani Street Zanzibar Town
    $99 nightly
    The price is $136 total per night from May 8 to May 9
    $136 total
    May 8 - May 9
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.6/10 Excellent! (968 reviews)
    Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

    Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

    Nungwi Road, North Coast Zanzibar Nungwi Unguja North
    9/10 Wonderful! (419 reviews)

Hostels

Book a hostel in Zanzibar
Life is an adventure, and you can experience it all—without breaking the bank. Don’t ignore your free spirit when you travel: stay spontaneous with hostels in Zanzibar. They’re flexible, fun and never have a dull moment, just like you. Plus, the budget friendly nature of a hostel means you can stay longer and check out everything Zanzibar has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Zanzibar hostels. Backpackers, students, and young travelers flock to hostels for their community feel. They’re a great place to meet fellow travel junkies from all over the world and make new friends that will help you get the most out of Zanzibar.

Hostels let you really see Zanzibar
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in Zanzibar. Some include private rooms, while others offer double beds or bunk beds, so your whole crew can split the cost. If you’re traveling alone, hostels are the perfect way to find your Zanzibar family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.  

Youth hostels in Zanzibar are the best way to see the sights without losing your savings. Perks can include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and options for private rooms and bathrooms. Some hostels also include common areas where you can cook and share meals together, reheat leftovers, or just gather around to swap stories. The manager is likely a local who will be able to suggest new spots in Zanzibar for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Zanzibar isn’t going to explore itself.

Zanzibar Hostels essential information

Accommodation
23 Hostels
Lowest Price
$22
Highest Price
$317
Popular accommodation
Market Backpackers - Hostel, Homeland Swahili Lodge - Hostel, SULTAN PALACE, Salhiya Lodge - Hostel, Jambiani Transit Hostel, Stone Town House, Hostel 197, New Jambo Bungalows - Hostel, Lost & Found Dooms

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