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Lala Hostel

2.0 star property

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A single bed with a canopy, white bedding, and a wooden floor.
A spacious room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a small table, and a large window with curtains.
A narrow street with a building labeled "Lala Hotel" on the right.
A room with wooden flooring, two grey armchairs, a white table with a drawer, and two paintings on the wall.
A room with wooden flooring, a large wooden door, a bench, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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534 Benghan St, Zanzibar Town
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, City View

A four-poster bed with white linens, wooden beams, and sheer curtains.

Standard Room, City View

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

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with white linens, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through a door.

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed

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

About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Located in Stone Town, Lala Hostel is next to Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum. This 8-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and concierge services.
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What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Lala Hostel

Guests of Lala Hostel enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours/tickets and luggage storage.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet.

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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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Lala Hostel?

Lala Hostel provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of Lala Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Stone Town, just steps from Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum, and within a short walk of Shangani Beach. You'll also find House of Wonders and Old Fort less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Lala Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

Does Lala Hostel feature a casino at the property?

No, Lala Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Lala Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Lala Hostel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like free wired internet as well as a free daily breakfast and concierge services.

Does Lala Hostel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Lala Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Lala Hostel offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Lala Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Lala Hostel.

Does Lala Hostel have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

What is the closest airport to Lala Hostel?

The closest major airport to Lala Hostel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 4.7 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Lala Hostel?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at Lala Hostel.

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

Verified review

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 fenêtres dans la chambre!!! Réservation pas pris en compte donc on a du payer deux fois c'est une arnaque complète, sol salé, prise ne fonctionne pas, moustiquaire trouée de partout donc inutile, odeur bizarre humidité, petit déjeuner horrible, attendu 1h pour voir un responsable pour la réservation. À fuire!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Luca

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