Lala Hostel

2.0 star property
Zanzibar Town hostel in Stone Town with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Interior
Standard Room, City View | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior entrance
Property entrance

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Standard Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
534 Benghan St, Zanzibar Town

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Lala Hostel

Hostel located in Stone Town
Lala Hostel provides free continental breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Lala Hostel offer perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.

Languages

Catalan, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 credit cards and cash

Property is also known as

Lala Hostel Zanzibar Town
Lala Zanzibar Town
Lala Hostel Zanzibar Island/Stone Town
Lala Hostel Zanzibar Town
Lala Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Lala Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Lala Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lala Hostel?

Lala Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Lala Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Lala Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Lala Hostel located?

Located in Stone Town, this hostel is steps from People's Palace Museum, Marahubi Palace, and Mbweni Ruins. Freddie Mercury Museum and Jaw's Corner are just steps away.

Lala Hostel Reviews

Reviews

4.0
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5.0/10

Cleanliness

3.0/10

Staff & service

3.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

aurelie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arnaque, horrible, à fuire, déception totale
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!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Luca, Roma, IT

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, nice and central hotel with new furnitures
Nice location, super central. Clean and comfortable room with private bath. Half guesthouse and hostel. Staff not particularly warm. It as a pity that the breakfast is not included in the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018