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Compare 11 Hostels in Selem with updated reviews, rates, and availability.

Shoki Shoki Hostel Stone Town

1.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
The price is AED 190
AED 233 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 January 2025
Shoki Shoki Hostel Stone Town

Lost & Found Dooms

2.0 star property
Lost & Found Dooms

Salhiya Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (8)
"This is a perfect place to stay if yoh have a car. Close driving distance to Stone Town and many beaches and tourist attractions. Big rooms, Good aircon, Secured parking, Friendly staff. Extended my stay there by 7 days. All good, thank you."
The price is AED 119
AED 137 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025
Salhiya Lodge - Hostel

Cubic Hostel

1.0 star property
Cubic Hostel

zLife Hostel

2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3)
"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"
zLife Hostel

Ten to Ten Stone Town - Hostel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (44)
"It's very Good place for surely i have nicely time for sleeping i work up for a comfortable"
Ten to Ten Stone Town - Hostel

Zanzibar Hostel

2.0 star property
Zanzibar Hostel

Lala Hostel

2.0 star property
4.0 out of 10, (2)
"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!!!!"
Lala Hostel

Featuring free WiFi, Rooftop Cafe ,close to ferry terminal & City attractions 6

The price is AED 129
AED 239 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Featuring free WiFi, Rooftop Cafe ,close to ferry terminal & City attractions 6

Market Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
4.8 out of 10, (3)
"WiFi is avaliable in the room and wash room is big"
Market Backpackers - Hostel

Sultan Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Sultan Backpackers Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Antonio Garden Hotel

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (68)
"I liked the friendliest and stuff trying to help "
The price is AED 176
AED 232 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 January 2025
Antonio Garden Hotel

Surfescape Zanzibar

3.5 star property
The price is AED 194
AED 223 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 January 2025
Surfescape Zanzibar

OceanView Villa & Bungalows, Beachfront Private Villa.

8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4)
"On site staff was amazing; owner and property manager not so much Owner had stated she was not on site - which we knew, however the basics weren't provided ( we checked in and left for the day; came back at night and still had no towels; toilet paper or soap) The reason for my disappointment is; basic services that I paid for were not met – such as: breakfast was sub par until the last day. Honey is produced in Tanzania and considered a basic breakfast compliment; when we asked for; we were...
The price is AED 331
AED 404 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025
OceanView Villa & Bungalows, Beachfront Private Villa.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Selem?
Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually March and February with an average temp of 82°F, while the coldest months are August and July with an average of 77°F. The rainiest months in Selem are April, May, March, and November, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Selem?
Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy these things around Selem. Get out into nature with places like Prison Island, Forodhani Gardens, and Shangani Beach. Cultural attractions include House of Wonders, Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), and Freddie Mercury Museum. Additional attractions include Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, Slave Market, and Nakupenda Beach.
What's the best way to get to and around Selem while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Selem in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), located 11.7 mi (18.8 km) away from the city center.