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Zanzibar Hostel

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Stone Town, Gizenga, Shanghani Street, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi
  • Place, Mbweni Ruins
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Room, Mixed Dorm | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, Mixed Dorm

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

Located in Stone Town, Zanzibar Hostel is next to Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum. This 10-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like 24-hour room service, a coffee shop/cafe, and a nightclub.
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What's nearby

  • Mbweni Ruins - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Zanzibar Hostel

At Zanzibar Hostel, guests have access to a nightclub, free WiFi in public areas, and spa services. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 10.00 per vehicle one way. Staff members are on hand to provide dry cleaning/laundry services, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage. This hostel also has a garden.
Guests can expect to find free wired internet. Other standard amenities include kitchens, balconies or patios, and sitting areas.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 4 for adults and USD 3 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 4 for adults and USD 3 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10.00 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
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 12
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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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 cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at this hostel.

Does Zanzibar Hostel feature a casino at the property?

No, Zanzibar Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Zanzibar Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Zanzibar Hostel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hostel, including 24-hour room service and a kitchen in each room, and some feature ocean view.

Does Zanzibar Hostel have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Zanzibar Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Zanzibar Hostel serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its cafe.

Does Zanzibar Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Zanzibar Hostel.

Does Zanzibar Hostel have connecting rooms available?

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

How close is the airport from Zanzibar Hostel?

The closest major airport to Zanzibar Hostel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is 4.8 mi away (19 minutes by car).

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

Yes, every room at Zanzibar Hostel comes with a balcony/patio and some offer ocean views.