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Situated in Nungwi, 400 metres from Nungwi Beach, Hostel 197 features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 42 km of Kichwele Forest Reserve. The accommodation offers room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. The most beautiful hostel in the world. As a woman travelling alone, the super kind staff have made me feel comfortable, safe and well taken care of. The rooms are impeccable, the food at the restaurant is tasty and fresh, the staff is kind and welcoming. Beautiful pool, aesthetic outside gym, super cute puppy on the property, good music, it's a vibe. A huge recommendation to everyone visiting Zanzibar.

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9.5
Exceptional
312 reviews
Price from
$25.20
per night

All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Compass Hostel also feature a garden view. At the accommodation the rooms are fitted with air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Amazing experience, it’s the first time I stay in a hostel and Compass exceeded my expectations. The beds are huge, with the good private detail of the curtains, each of them have a safe box and fan which makes it perfect. The place is clean, the bathroom and shower are very comfortable and with good water pressure. Not to mention the location it’s close to every important spot in Nungwi. The staff is also very friendly and helpful if needed. Thank you!

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9.5
Exceptional
162 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

Located in Jambiani, 60 metres from Paje Beach, Jambiani Backpackers Hostel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Featuring free shuttle service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. A terrace, an on-site bar and shared lounge are available. It was super calm and nice.I really wish to come back again

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9.3
Wonderful
257 reviews
Price from
$16.20
per night

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the hostel you will find a restaurant serving international cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. It’s on the beach. The staffs are so nice and friendly. Nice food and have many loungers can use. I’ll love to visit again soon.

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9.3
Wonderful
703 reviews
Price from
$21
per night

Set within less than 1 km of House of Wonders and a 6-minute walk of Old Fort of Zanzibar, VUGA Hostel provides rooms in Zanzibar City. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 200 metres from Stone Town Beach. The comfort, location, cleanliness and friendly hospitality.

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9.2
Wonderful
76 reviews
Price from
$12.60
per night

Serene Abodes provides 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. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

Complete with a shared bathroom, the units at the hostel come with air conditioning, and certain rooms here will provide you with a seating area. Prime amazing location next to old dispensary 6meters away from the Main Street Mizingani road the touristic street , service is AMAZING Kassim was amazing , clean room and I felt at home since first night , the toilet although shared but completely clean always

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8.3
Very Good
145 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Situated in Paje, within 400 metres of Paje Beach and 50 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Mambo Leo Hostel features accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi. The property is set 35 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, 50 km from Hamamni Persian Baths and 50 km from House of Wonders. Old Fort of Zanzibar is 50 km from the hostel and Cinema Afrique is 50 km away. Staffs, owner, daughter of the owner, everybody was lovely, kind and welcoming. Everything amazing.

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8.9
Excellent
107 reviews
Price from
$10
per night

Situated in Paje, 100 metres from Paje Beach, Your Zanzibar Place features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is set 50 km from Peace Memorial Museum, 35 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and 50 km from Hamamni Persian Baths. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available.

Guests at the hostel can enjoy a vegetarian or a halal breakfast. Your Zanzibar Place is your typical backpacker vibe place with mix of affordable dorm beds and private bungalow huts. the staff are great and good company. the atmosphere and fellow guests are mellow , chill and sometimes social bar scene with the beach just a few meters walk. I booked my blue lagoon tour from here. breakfast is good and included.Mix of local and western food is amazing, everything is homemade and fresh.getting here is super easy as well.

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8.8
Excellent
907 reviews
Price from
$32
per night

Situated 300 metres from Stone Town Beach, Stone Town House offers rooms with air conditioning in Zanzibar City. Built in 1953, this 4-star hostel is within 800 metres of Peace Memorial Museum and 100 metres of St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. Just the best place to stay in Stonetown for a true Stonetown experience. Full of old town charm and character. The staff were beyond excellent. Be sure to get breakfast at the Stonetown Cafe and to visit all the markets.

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8.5
Very Good
572 reviews
Price from
$17
per night

Situated in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 400 metres, NOMAD Hostel Stone Town features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The property is close to popular attractions like Cinema Afrique, Old Dispensary and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar. Nomad Hostel Stone Town is everything you want in a hostel and more. The price point is fantastic, and having breakfast included is a real bonus. The beds are new and super comfortable, and the atmosphere made it easy to meet people from all over the world. Overall, it was the perfect hostel experience and highly recommended!

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8.4
Very Good
81 reviews
Price from
$7.89
per night

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