Shoki Shoki Hostel
Soko Muhogo Street, Zanzibar City, Tanzania – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 428 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Awesome location. Flexible staff. One person had a loud cough and the staff found beds for everyone in other rooms.

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Located in Zanzibar City, a 4-minute walk from Stone Town Beach, Shoki Shoki Hostel has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge. Popular points of interest nearby include Old Dispensary, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral and Old Fort of Zanzibar. The property provides a shared kitchen, and organizing tours for guests. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also feature free WiFi. At Shoki Shoki Hostel rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Peace Memorial Museum, Hamamni Persian Baths and Cinema Afrique. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International, 4.3 miles from Shoki Shoki Hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Shoki Shoki Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 15, 2022Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Daily housekeeping

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United States of America
“Awesome location. Flexible staff. One person had a loud cough and the staff found beds for everyone in other rooms.” - Elena
Switzerland
“- nice and clean rooms - very good location - in the center but not loud - good wifi - enough toilets and showers for everyone” - Makan
Tanzania
“Centrally located, close to the night food market and coast. Clean. Friendly” - Burford
Ireland
“In the heart of Stonetown, but still on a quiet street to enjoy a nice sleep. Friendly staff and very clean. Wonderful value for money.” - Youssef
Qatar
“great location, walking distance from most of the attractions in stone town, very welcoming staff, fair price” - Pedro
France
“Very good value. The place is very clean and well located.” - Melanie
Canada
“nice place. nice clean showers and toilets. quiet for this part of town.” - Sabrina
United Kingdom
“Great location, rooms were clean, AC in a lot of the rooms” - Jose
United States of America
“Great location by the coastline as well as the shopping area. The rooms are spacious with a study desk and chair in the middle. Great for remote workers and students. Wifi was decent (was able to upload and download while others were video...” - Vincent
United States of America
“Staff were awesome, expecially the woman at the desk during the morning/day. Sorry, I don't remember her name. But she was very pleasant/nice.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Can you pay by card for the room?
Hello, Yes we accept card payments, but please be informed that we add 5% bank commsions.Answered on 15 December 2022Do u have rooms for 2 people
Hello, Yes we do. You are mostly welcome !Answered on 24 August 2023Hello. What time is check in? If I arrive before the check in time can I store my bag securely and come back later? Thank you?
Hello, Check in time is 02.00 pm. Yes of course You can arrive earlier and store the luggage. Hope to see You soon!Answered on 17 January 2023hello! can we check in after 23:00?
Hello, Yes, our reception is open 24/7. See You soon!Answered on 18 May 2023Hi There, I hope you are well. I notice reviews mentioning that the lockers are very small. Is there be anywhere to safely store a laptop or larger i..
Hello, Yes You can store bigger things at the reception desk when You are out of the hostel.Answered on 3 October 2022Hi, Are there lockers where I can lock up my luggage and valuables? If so, are they in the bedroom or somewhere else? Thanks!
Hello, There are small lockers assigned to every bed in dormitory rooms. Best wishes!Answered on 11 August 2022- Still looking?
Area info *
Amenities of Shoki Shoki HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Daily housekeeping
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
- Shared kitchen
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Tour desk
- Car rental
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
- Polish
- Swahili
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 of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cash
Shoki Shoki Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Shoki Shoki Hostel
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Shoki Shoki Hostel is 1.3 miles from the center of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Shoki Shoki Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Walking tours
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The prices at Shoki Shoki Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The nearest beach is 1,950 feet from Shoki Shoki Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Shoki Shoki Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.