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Where excitement meets relaxation - sip coffee in a lush garden or dance through the night under sparkling lights.

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February 2025

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March 2025

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

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

In the heart of Stone Town, Zanzibar Hostel combines vibrant nightlife and serene escapes. Enjoy a coffee in the garden or get energized at the nightclub. With free WiFi and bike rentals available, guests can easily explore nearby attractions.

Popular amenities

Room service
Spa
Breakfast available
Housekeeping
Laundry
Air conditioning

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

6 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

5 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Room, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

12 sq m
Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Similar properties

Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

AED 91 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Feb - 19 Feb

About the neighborhood

Stone Town, Gizenga, Shanghani Street, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi

What's nearby

Old Fort - 2 min walk
Shangani Beach - 2 min walk
Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk
Slave Market - 6 min walk
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk

Getting around

Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬3 min walk
‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬9 min walk
‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬4 min walk
‪Lukmaan - ‬5 min walk
‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Zanzibar Hostel

Hostel located in Stone Town

Consider a stay at Zanzibar Hostel and take advantage of a nightclub, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.

You'll also find perks like:

Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance

Room features

All guestrooms at Zanzibar Hostel have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free internet and separate sitting areas.

Extra amenities include:

Bathrooms with showers
Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and kitchens

Languages

English

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

Continental breakfast available for a fee daily: USD 4 for adults and USD 3 for children
1 coffee shop/cafe
24-hour room service

Things to do

Bicycle rentals
Nightclub
Spa services

Family friendly

Kitchen
Refrigerator (on request)

Conveniences

Front-desk safe

Guest services

Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

Garden

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

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan

Bathroom

Private bathroom
Shower
Towels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Kitchen
Refrigerator (on request)

Outdoor space

Balcony or patio

More

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 4 for adults and USD 3 for children
Airport shuttle fee: USD 10.00 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

Property is also known as

Zanzibar Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Zanzibar Town

Zanzibar Hostel Zanzibar Town

Zanzibar Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Zanzibar Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Zanzibar Town

Zanzibar Hostel Zanzibar Town

Zanzibar Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Zanzibar Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zanzibar Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Zanzibar Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Zanzibar Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Zanzibar Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 10.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Zanzibar Hostel located?

Located in Stone Town, this hostel is steps from Freddie Mercury Museum, House of Wonders, and Old Fort. Jaw's Corner and Shangani Beach are just steps away.