Hostel
 Lost & Found Zanzibar

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Kenyatta Road, Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 434 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.7
Excellent
434 reviews

Really nice and helpful staff. They arranged a taxi for me no problem. Got a free towel and a free lock to a safe.

Jaymi Fiji

Exceptional hostle in the heart of the town. Very clean, well secured, friendly staff and exactly in the center of the town

Mostafa Egypt

This lovely hostel.was exactly what I needed to start my first few days here in Zanzibar. Pili at the front desk is the most wonderful hostess. Ask her anything. She knows all the answers and will even teach you the cool, young Swahili greetings and sayings. Abdullah will get you anything you need- a tour, a quick flagging down of a taxi, just ask and he's your personal concierge. I stayed in the female dorms, the beds were large and luxurious for a hostel with a curtain for privacy and a light and outlet in each pod. I met fellow travelers who became friends right away. All expectations exceeded

Wood United States of America

Lost & Found Hostel, Zanzibar is very nice hostel and its location fantastic 😍😊 neat & clean and staffs are very friendly, i will come back in Zanzibar so, i will stay in same hostel. In Shaa Allah.

Abdul Pakistan

Perfect hostel! Super stuff, very clean, great location

Raluca Romania

The air conditioning was great! Also huge beds and super nice and helpful staff.

Rae Canada

Great Place with lovely staff and central location

Hesooov Egypt

Very prime central location with very friendly staff and great Value for money

Hesooov Egypt

Friendly Staff Privacy although its a mixed dorm Price was so so so cheap Highly recommend

Hesooov Egypt

Bathroom essentials such as soaps and toilet Tissues were not quickly replaced otherwise after reaching out to the host, it was quickly done.

Ngatia Kenya
8.7
Excellent
434 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Really nice and helpful staff. They arranged a taxi for me no problem. Got a free towel and a free lock to a safe.”
    Jaymi Jaymi Fiji Fiji
  • “Exceptional hostle in the heart of the town. Very clean, well secured, friendly staff and exactly in the center of the town”
    Mostafa Mostafa Egypt Egypt
  • “This lovely hostel.was exactly what I needed to start my first few days here in Zanzibar. Pili at the front desk is the most wonderful hostess. Ask her anything.”
    Wood Wood United States of America United States of America
  • “Lost & Found Hostel, Zanzibar is very nice hostel and its location fantastic 😍😊 neat & clean and staffs are very friendly, i will come back in Zanzibar so, i will stay in same hostel. In Shaa Allah.”
    Abdul Abdul Pakistan Pakistan
  • “Perfect hostel! Super stuff, very clean, great location”
    Raluca Raluca Romania Romania
  • “The air conditioning was great! Also huge beds and super nice and helpful staff.”
    Rae Rae Canada Canada
  • “Great Place with lovely staff and central location”
    Hesooov Hesooov Egypt Egypt
  • “Very prime central location with very friendly staff and great Value for money”
    Hesooov Hesooov Egypt Egypt
  • “Friendly Staff Privacy although its a mixed dorm Price was so so so cheap Highly recommend”
    Hesooov Hesooov Egypt Egypt
  • “Bathroom essentials such as soaps and toilet Tissues were not quickly replaced otherwise after reaching out to the host, it was quickly done.”
    Ngatia Ngatia Kenya Kenya

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money 8.8
  • Location 9.7
  • Free WiFi 9.2
High score for Zanzibar City

This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Lost & Found Zanzibar features free WiFi and rooms with air conditioning in Zanzibar City. Popular points of interest nearby include Peace Memorial Museum, The Zanzibar Curio shop and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. House of Wonders is less than 0.6 mi away.

All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area.

Speaking English, French and Hindi, staff at the 24-hour front desk can help you plan your stay.

Old Fort of Zanzibar is 0.6 mi from Lost & Found Zanzibar.

This is our guests' favorite part of Zanzibar City, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Lost & Found Zanzibar has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 30, 2017

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.

Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Zanzibar City, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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4 reasons to choose Lost & Found Zanzibar

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Closest beach

  • Stone Town Beach

    7.1 Good beach
    450 feet from property

Guest reviews

8.7
Excellent · 434 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money 8.8
  • Location 9.7
  • Free WiFi 9.2
High score for Zanzibar City

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jaymi
    FijiFiji
    “Really nice and helpful staff. They arranged a taxi for me no problem. Got a free towel and a free lock to a safe.”
  • Mostafa
    EgyptEgypt
    “Exceptional hostle in the heart of the town. Very clean, well secured, friendly staff and exactly in the center of the town”
  • Wood
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “This lovely hostel.was exactly what I needed to start my first few days here in Zanzibar. Pili at the front desk is the most wonderful hostess. Ask her anything. She knows all the answers and will even teach you the cool, young Swahili greetings...”
  • A
    Abdul
    PakistanPakistan
    “Lost & Found Hostel, Zanzibar is very nice hostel and its location fantastic 😍😊 neat & clean and staffs are very friendly, i will come back in Zanzibar so, i will stay in same hostel. In Shaa Allah.”
  • Raluca
    RomaniaRomania
    “Perfect hostel! Super stuff, very clean, great location”
  • Rae
    CanadaCanada
    “The air conditioning was great! Also huge beds and super nice and helpful staff.”
  • Hesooov
    EgyptEgypt
    “Great Place with lovely staff and central location”
  • Hesooov
    EgyptEgypt
    “Very prime central location with very friendly staff and great Value for money”
  • Hesooov
    EgyptEgypt
    “Friendly Staff Privacy although its a mixed dorm Price was so so so cheap Highly recommend”
  • Ngatia
    KenyaKenya
    “Bathroom essentials such as soaps and toilet Tissues were not quickly replaced otherwise after reaching out to the host, it was quickly done.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Are sheets and towels included?
    Sheets and towels are included.
    Answered on October 23, 2019
  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?
    No. We provide automatic locks with RFID bracelets.
    Answered on October 23, 2019
  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    We offer luggage storage free of charge for our guests.
    Answered on October 23, 2019

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral
    0.1 miles
  • Old Fort of Zanzibar
    0.1 miles
  • House of Wonders
    0.2 miles
  • The Zanzibar Curio shop
    0.2 miles
  • Hamamni Persian Baths
    0.2 miles
  • Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar
    0.3 miles
  • Peace Memorial Museum
    0.5 miles
  • Old Dispensary
    0.5 miles
  • Cinema Afrique
    0.6 miles
  • Maruhubi Historical Sites
    1.9 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar cafe miwa
    0 miles
  • Restaurant silk route
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar forodhani park
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Prison Island - Changuu Private Island
    3.2 miles
  • Cheetah's Rock
    7.1 miles
  • Chumbe Island Coral Park CHICOP
    8 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea forodhani
    0.1 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Stone Town Beach
    450 feet
Closest Airports
  • Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
    4.2 miles
  • Julius Nyerere International Airport
    49.9 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Lost & Found Zanzibar

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Activities
  • Walking tours Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 2 per day.
  • Street parking
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car rental
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Swahili
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House rules Lost & Found Zanzibar takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:30 PM

Check-out

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Lost & Found Zanzibar accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please inform Lost & Found Zanzibar of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Lost & Found Zanzibar

  • Check-in at Lost & Found Zanzibar is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Lost & Found Zanzibar is 1.4 miles from the center of Zanzibar City.

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Lost & Found Zanzibar.

  • The prices at Lost & Found Zanzibar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Lost & Found Zanzibar by:

    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 15min

  • Guests staying at Lost & Found Zanzibar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

  • Lost & Found Zanzibar offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours