Sultan Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
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Popular amenities
- Free WiFi
- Laundry
- Housekeeping
Explore the area
Mkunazini St, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
- Slave MarketPlace, Slave Market3 min walk
- Christ Church CathedralPlace, Christ Church Cathedral3 min walk
- Forodhani GardensPlace, Forodhani Gardens7 min walk
- Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)10 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Zanzibar Town
Located in Stone Town, Sultan Backpackers Hostel is within a 5-minute walk of sights such as Christ Church Cathedral and Slave Market. This 17-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services.
What's nearby
- Slave Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
- Christ Church Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
- Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
- Old Fort - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
- Shangani Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Getting around
- Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
- Forodhani Park - 9 min walk
- Lukmaan Restaurant - 2 min walk
- House of Karafuu - 6 min walk
- Secret Garden - 5 min walk
- Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town - 7 min walk
About this property
Sultan Backpackers Hostel
Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Ceiling fans and free toiletries are other standard amenities.
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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
Conveniences
- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
Guest services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
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
More
- Smoking not allowed
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
- This property doesn't allow pets or service animals
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
- Check-in: noon
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
- This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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 cash.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
- There are no elevators.
Property is also known as
Sultan Backpackers Hostel Zanzibar Town
Sultan Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see near Sultan Backpackers Hostel?
This hostel is situated in Stone Town, just steps from Slave Market and Hamamni Persian Baths, and within a short walk of Old Fort. You'll also find Shangani Beach and Forodhani Gardens less than a mile away.
Will I be able to park at Sultan Backpackers Hostel?
No, there isn't parking at this hostel.
Does Sultan Backpackers Hostel include a casino?
No, Sultan Backpackers Hostel doesn't have a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at Sultan Backpackers Hostel?
No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.
Are there hot tubs at Sultan Backpackers Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.
Does Sultan Backpackers Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?
No, Sultan Backpackers Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.
Does Sultan Backpackers Hostel allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Sultan Backpackers Hostel.
Are there connecting rooms at Sultan Backpackers Hostel?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.
How close is the airport from Sultan Backpackers Hostel?
The closest major airport to Sultan Backpackers Hostel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 4.6 mi away (18 minutes by car).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Sultan Backpackers Hostel?
No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Sultan Backpackers Hostel.