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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. Mo was an amazing host. The stay was comfortable and he was very helpful.

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9.5
Exceptional
219 reviews
Price from
$22
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 the best hostel in Zanzibar, and I stayed in 4 different ones during my stay. The lounge area is unbelievable, I was truly enjoying it every single day. People working there are very friendly, accommodating, welcoming, and treat you like a friend, not just a guest. I met great people there and we spent whole time together going on different tours and exploring the area together. I wasn’t bothered by local people at all, felt very relaxed and at peace. Just 10/10 experience, nothing else

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9.4
Wonderful
730 reviews
Price from
$21
per night

Hostel 197 has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Nungwi. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 400 metres of Nungwi Beach. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. I really enjoyed my stay here! The hostel is super close to the beach, just a 2 minutes walk. The staff were kind and helpful, always ready with local tips. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the common areas had a really relaxed vibe, great for meeting other travelers. Breakfast was simple but tasty, and the kitchen was handy if you wanted to cook. Overall, it felt welcoming and easygoing, with the beach right around the corner. I’d definitely stay again! Overall, this hostel offered the ideal mix of comfort, convenience, and community. I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a friendly, affordable place close to the beach.

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9.9
Exceptional
25 reviews
Price from
$15
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. Compass hostel was a real discovery for me! It's located just a two-minute walk from the beach. The hostel is new, very clean, and cozy. The staff is incredibly friendly and always ready to help. The breakfast is delicious and the atmosphere in the hostel is set for relaxation and communication.

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9.8
Exceptional
89 reviews
Price from
$11
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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9.3
Wonderful
45 reviews
Price from
$15.30
per night

Sunny House Paje II is situated in Paje, 13 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. The property is close to Paje Beach, Airborne Kite & Surf Village and Paje By Kite - Zanzibar. The property is 400 metres from Supermarket (Paje) and a 19-minute walk from Zanzibar Kite Paradise. Sara and Axel thank you for your consideration and mindfulness!

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9.1
Wonderful
29 reviews

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. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available.

Vegetarian and halal breakfast options are available at the hostel. The bar staff is friendly and had great conversations with them. They have great specials on cocktails daily. The food is amazing. It's super close to the beach. Had an amazing stay, would recommend it to anyone

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8.9
Excellent
1,004 reviews
Price from
$14
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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8.2
Very Good
102 reviews
Price from
$17
per night

A calm cozy hostel with a relaxing garden, perfect for younger backpackers and solo travelers conveniently located in the Nungwi Beach district of Nungwi, Green's Hostel Nungwi is situated 200 meters from Supermarket, 400 meters from East Africa Divers and 500 metres from World Wide Supermarket. The property is located 300 meters from Nungwi Beach. The accommodation offers a 24-hour security, a shared kitchen. A pool under the palms in the Green garden. amazing hotel amazing manager Mohamed and best breakfast , they are so helpful and they speak many languages and also they have best workers with good smile and guard is amazing Massai! everyday I woke up and he is just smiling that makes my day , also best internet in town , also nice pool and surrounded with Tanzanian vibes that’s what I wanted , thanks greens for best time in Nungwi and without hesitate will come back when ever I’m in Zanzabar

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8.3
Very Good
518 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

Located in Paje, 100 metres from Paje Beach, Villa Upendo Paje offers beachfront accommodation and various facilities, such as a terrace. The property is around 50 km from Peace Memorial Museum, 35 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and 50 km from Hamamni Persian Baths. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, each room has a wardrobe. Guest rooms at Villa Upendo Paje are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. We felt TOTALLY at home! Extended our stay for a further 2 nights! Extremely reluctant to check out! We were all up in tears when we left, as we were like family! All thanks to our fabulous hostess Maria, not forgetting Joseph and Kimu. Professional, efficient and so warm and kind! Loved the decor, ambiance and delicious dishes cooked by Maria! Fantastic location as it was less than 5 min walk to the beautiful beach and not far from the cbd. We would definitely recommend anyone to check in already! We will be back Maria and crew. Asante sana! Thank you soooo much for an absolutely wonderful stay!!!!

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8.5
Very Good
52 reviews
Price from
$40.50
per night

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