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Featured Hostels in Zanzibar

Hostel 197

Hostel 197

2 out of 5
Nungwi Beach Nungwi
Free Cancellation
$47 nightly
The price is $56 total per night
$56 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of Hostel 197 have access to an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 45 per vehicle one-way, as well as limo/town car service. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, access to locker space, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and a TV in a common area.
Pool
Breakfast included
Roots inn

Roots inn

2 out of 5
2021, Zanzibar Paje Unguja South Region
$26 nightly
The price is $30 total per night
$30 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of Roots inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and local meal delivery service. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing.
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Lost & Found Dooms

Lost & Found Dooms

2 out of 5
57, shangani Zanzibar Town
$18 nightly
The price is $21 total per night
$21 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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 access to locker space, luggage storage, and tours or tickets.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Homeland Swahili Lodge - Hostel

Homeland Swahili Lodge - Hostel

2 out of 5
Zanzibar Nungwi Unguja Kaskazini
$16 nightly
The price is $19 total per night
$19 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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 securing valuables. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and a garden.
Market Backpackers - Hostel

Market Backpackers - Hostel

2 out of 5
Market St Zanzibar Town Zanzibar Urban
Free Cancellation
$23 nightly
The price is $26 total per night
$26 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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.
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 securing valuables, luggage storage, 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 dry cleaning/laundry and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include a garden, a picnic area, and a TV in a common area.
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
$35 nightly
The price is $40 total per night
$40 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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, luggage storage, and concierge services.
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    The price is $291 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
    $291 total
    Jun 29 - Jun 30
    Total with taxes and fees
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    The price is $514 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
    $514 total
    Jul 7 - Jul 8
    Total with taxes and fees
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    $114 total
    Jun 28 - Jun 29
    Total with taxes and fees
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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
27 Hostels
Lowest Price
$19
Highest Price
$514
Popular accommodation
Hostel 197, Roots inn , Lost & Found Dooms, Homeland Swahili Lodge - Hostel, Market Backpackers - Hostel, SULTAN PALACE, Salhiya Lodge - Hostel, Jambiani Transit Hostel, Stone Town House

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