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zLife Hostel

2.0 star property

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Interior
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Interior entrance
Staircase
WiFi (free), bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Gizenga Street 159, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar
  • Place, House of Wonders
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Balcony

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Balcony

Deluxe Double Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Balcony

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Balcony

Shared Dormitory, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Balcony

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Balcony

City Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Connecting Rooms

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Balcony

Twin Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Balcony

Economy Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Located in Stone Town, zLife Hostel is next to popular attractions like House of Wonders and Old Fort. This 12-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.
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What's nearby

  • House of Wonders - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

zLife Hostel

Guests of zLife Hostel enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 15 per vehicle one way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a picnic area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Relax with a rainfall shower. Refrigerators, ovens, and stovetops are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 6 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 welcomes pets for free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 6 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one way)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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 cash
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 12
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

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.
  • This property accepts cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

zLife Hostel Zanzibar Town
zLife Zanzibar Town
zLife Hostel Zanzibar Town
zLife Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
zLife Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at zLife Hostel?

ZLife Hostel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see within easy reach of zLife Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Stone Town, just steps from House of Wonders and Old Fort, and within a short walk of Shangani Beach. You'll also find Forodhani Gardens and Slave Market less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at zLife Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

Does zLife Hostel include a casino at the property?

No, zLife Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at zLife Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is zLife Hostel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead as well as a restaurant and a garden.

Are there hot tubs at zLife Hostel?

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

Does zLife Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, zLife Hostel serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will zLife Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at zLife Hostel and the property also provides food and water bowls for pets.

Are there connecting rooms at zLife Hostel?

Yes, this hostel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to zLife Hostel?

The closest major airport to zLife Hostel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 4.9 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at zLife Hostel?

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

zLife Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Fabienne

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buyer beware

It is a Hostel I get it that why I book a single room with view on the garden 1 tree over dilapidated roof top is not a garden no curtain in the bathroom with. View on other room no AC which is needed in stone town no thank you check out within the hour and eas told they would not refund the person e who check me in did not know where the pharmacies was and did not try to find out the WiFi did not work in the room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Seems more expensive than it is

Facility-wise, zLife is probably the best hostel I've stayed at. I stayed in the 4-bed dorm and we had a big, well-equipped bathroom to ourselves, a nice view and comfortable beds. Be warned that it's warm (even in their winter) and sleeping on the top bunk was hard going for the others in my dorm, as there was only a floor fan. Breakfast was a bit slow (but that's typical) and you can use the kitchen facilities yourself if you like. Location was absolutely ideal and it was a great bargain for a very expensive part of town. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr zentral gelegene Unterkunft

Ich habe eine Woche im Hostel gewohnt. Super sauber, günstig, tolle Badezimmer und super zentral gelegen. Alles in Stonetown ist wenige gehminuten Entfernt. Von Anfang bis Ende hatte ich einen tollen Aufenthalt!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018