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VUGA Hostel

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Located within a 5-minute walk of Hamamni Persian Baths and half a mile of House of Wonders, VUGA Hostel provides rooms in Zanzibar City.

J
Joy
From
Canada
The hostel was nice and clean with warm water. The beds have curtains and an outlet. The staff were all very kind and helpful. There’s a kitchen as well as a fridge which is nice to have access to. It’s only a bit of a walk from the ferry if walking doesn’t bother you, and there’s a little store right by it. It was a good value!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
Price from
$27.54
1 night, 2 adults

Sanaa Hostel

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Sanaa Hostel is located on the beachfront in Zanzibar City, a 4-minute walk from Stone Town Beach and 500 yards from Peace Memorial Museum.

A
Albert
From
United States
Everything, staff was great, breakfast was delicious,very friendly owners
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Price from
$38.70
1 night, 2 adults

Stone Town House

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Located in Zanzibar City, a 4-minute walk from Stone Town Beach, Stone Town House provides rooms with air conditioning.

N
Natalia
From
Switzerland
Atmosphere and location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 504 reviews
Price from
$35
1 night, 2 adults

Serene Abodes

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Serene Abodes has rooms in Zanzibar City near Old Dispensary and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar. The property is close to House of Wonders, Old Fort of Zanzibar and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

R
Ronda
From
Canada
Great location just behind the Old Dispensary and short walk from Ferry terminal. Close to beach, night market, Floating Bar, etc Air conditioning was fabulous. Very attentive host.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
Price from
$17
1 night, 2 adults

Rafiki Apartment

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Located within a 6-minute walk of Stone Town Beach and 0.6 miles of Peace Memorial Museum, Rafiki Apartment provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City.

C
Charmika
From
United States
The staff kindness, I've never in all my stays had staff bring me coffee anywhere I have traveled without even asking. It's this culture and kindness that makes me so fond of Tanzania. Would definitely return. Plus it's short walk from anything you'd want to buy, transportation available w taxis around....
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
Price from
$22.80
1 night, 2 adults

zLife Stone Town

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Located in Zanzibar City, zLife Stone Town features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

A
Anne
From
Tanzania
Nothing! Help me! Please. I arrived at 2 am. The caretaker seemed wounded, limping trying to find me a place to sleep, put me in a dirty room, full of mosquitos, bed is full of sand,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 930 reviews
Price from
$30.60
1 night, 2 adults

Lost & Found Zanzibar

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Lost & Found Zanzibar features free WiFi and rooms with air conditioning in Zanzibar City.

R
Roqaia
From
Egypt
There’s so much privacy in the dorms and it’s in a perfect location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 453 reviews
Price from
$14.14
1 night, 2 adults

Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown

Ngambo (Near Stone Town)

Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown has rooms in Ngambo near Hamamni Persian Baths and House of Wonders. Popular points of interest nearby include Old Fort of Zanzibar, Cinema Afrique and Old Dispensary.

P
Pereowei
From
Nigeria
The breakfast was good the staff were excellent polite and very courteous.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
Price from
$36
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • Avg. price/night: $44
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
    Great location, great atmosphere and great hosts. Alex and Kasim went out of their way to make me feel at home. Would definitely stay again in future.
    Guest review by
    Abdul-Latief
    Solo traveler
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