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Jambiani
Located in Jambiani, a few steps 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. Really good atmosphere and great pool to hang out at. Excellent breakfast and close to the beach
Jambiani Beach, Jambiani
The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options. At the hostel you will find a restaurant serving international cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. Everything! This accommodation was by far the best one we stayed at during our 3-week trip to Tanzania. It features a lot of facilities, including a large and very clean pool, beach volleyball net, slacklining, a treehouse, a bar and restaurant and very well-laid out sunbeds and umbrellas. The WiFi connection was great too. The food at the weekly Wednesday BBQ was abundant and very varied. Breakfast was very tasty, as expected. Overall a great stay 10/10!
Nungwi
Situated in Nungwi, 1.3 km from Nungwi Beach, Rafiki Backpackers-hostel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a barbecue. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. My stay at the East Sandbank Apartment in Zanzibar was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with warm hospitality that truly made this trip memorable. The owner's willingness to go above and beyond to make guests feel comfortable is truly commendable. Offering lifts to the beach and restaurants was a fantastic convenience, making exploring the beautiful surroundings effortless. The breakfast served here was a delightful surprise. Fresh fruits galore, alongside a delicious spread, provided a perfect start to each day. It's evident that attention to detail and guest satisfaction are top priorities at East Sandbank. The seaside location was idyllic, allowing me to unwind and enjoy the stunning views. Clean and well-maintained, the apartment provided a comfortable retreat after a day of adventures. I can wholeheartedly recommend East Sandbank Apartment to anyone seeking a tranquil seaside escape with a gracious host. I'm already looking forward to returning to this wonderful place. Thank you for making my stay in Zanzibar truly special!
Paje Beach, Paje
Situated in Paje, a few steps 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.
You can play table tennis and darts at the hostel, and bike hire is available.
Incredibly hospitable management! I highly recommend! What a friendly place to go to and visit. Best in Paje! Manager Miro is fabulous! You can count on him whatever you need anything!
We organized a safari in hostel and was fantastic.Very well organized hostel few seconds from the Paje beach.
Food is homemade taste delicious.
Drinks at the bar are yummy and with fer prices 1-5$ .
I will definitely come back again!
Zanzibar City
Situated in Zanzibar City and within 400 metres of Stone Town Beach, Shoki Shoki Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 800 metres from Old Dispensary, 200 metres from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral and 100 metres from Old Fort of Zanzibar. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests. Wonderful staff, easy to make friends and easy to get around
Zanzibar City
Sanaa Hostel is located on the beachfront in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 500 metres from Peace Memorial Museum. The property is set less than 1 km from House of Wonders, a 12-minute walk from Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar and 1.2 km from Old Dispensary. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and currency exchange for guests. They make you feel as you are at home. Big amount of fruits and vegges for breakfast with super tasty coffe, tea and fresh fruit juice.
Nungwi Beach, Nungwi
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 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. The property was close to the beach, staff was lovely. Breakfast was decent.
Zanzibar City
Popular points of interest near the hostel include Peace Memorial Museum, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral and Old Fort of Zanzibar. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 7 km from the property. Excellent and affordable hostel with genuinely helpful and kind staff. Simon in particular really went out of his way to get information for guests and to make them feel welcome!
Paje Beach, Paje
Situated in Paje, a few steps from Paje Beach, Drifters Zanzibar features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a bar. The hostel has an outdoor swimming pool and luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property. Great vibes, great people, great food - if I come back to Paje I would definitely stay there again! :)
Paje Beach, Paje
Located in Paje and within 100 metres of Paje Beach, Villa Upendo Paje features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.
At the hostel, each room has a wardrobe. Guest rooms at Villa Upendo Paje are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen.
Super cute, quaint and clean. Great location near beach
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Villa Upendo Paje, Jambiani Backpackers Hostel, and Your Zanzibar Place have great reviews from guests visiting Zanzibar about the views from these hostels.
Guests staying on Zanzibar also liked the views from these hostels: Sunny House Paje II, New Teddy's on the Beach, and Sanaa Hostel.
Many families visiting Zanzibar loved staying at Villa Upendo Paje, Rafiki Backpackers-hostel, and Sunny House Paje II.
Also, New Teddy's on the Beach, Liquid Life by Buccaneer, and Jambiani Backpackers Hostel are also popular with family travelers.
Jambiani Backpackers Hostel, New Teddy's on the Beach, and Rafiki Backpackers-hostel are some popular hostels on Zanzibar.
In addition to these, hostels, Your Zanzibar Place, Stone Town House, and Green's Nungwi are also popular on Zanzibar.
Couples visiting Zanzibar loved staying at Rafiki Backpackers-hostel, Jambiani Backpackers Hostel, and Mambo Leo Hostel.
Also, these hostels on Zanzibar are highly rated by couples: New Teddy's on the Beach, Villa Upendo Paje, and Liquid Life by Buccaneer.
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The average price per night for a hostel on Zanzibar for this weekend is $42, based on current Booking.com prices.
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Very basic backpackers hostel, but you have everything you need, good vibes included. The manager is excellent, always helpful for anything (information, excursions, etc.). Breakfast is super!
Amazing location. Stayed in the women's dorm. Felt more like a summer camp bunk than a hostel. Was very clean and wifi worked. Felt safe the entire time I was here. If you're a budget travel it is one of the better hostels I have been to.
met so many amazing people here. it’s a beautiful place, best hostel I’ve ever stayed at, the bungalow dorms are beautiful so clean and comfortable. plenty of space to relax and socialise around the place, it’s huge. staff are friendly, felt safe. and so good value for money
We booked for 3 nights and ended up staying over 2 weeks! We got lucky to be there at the time the hostel guests formed a really nice group, but when when quieter this place felt like an oasis of peace, relaxation and perfect holidays. The swimming pool is a blessing at any time of the day or night, the breakfast was so delicious, the staff was very kind. The location, hidden from the busy and touristy Paje, was perfect as it felt like coming back home to a comfy place. Very cheap accommodation. Definitely the best hostel in Zanzibar for me!
Great location. Nice roof terrace (if you can be bothered to climb 7 flights of stairs). Cheap drinking water. Friendly, helpful staff. Comfy bed with mosquito nets. Felt safe at night. Quiet location.
I really enjoyed my stay at Nungwi Backpacker Apartments! Crazy Man is really friendly, helpful and makes the absolute best breakfast! There is coffee and tea all the time! The rooms are not the most luxurious, but I really liked the common area with all the plants and hangmats! It was the best hostel I stayed at in Zanzibar. If I ever go back to Zanzibar I would definitely go back to Nungwi Backpacker Apartments!
The hostel is a great location and the staff were keen to help with suggestions of where to go. It's very useful to have the cooking facilities also, as we are travelling on a budget! The balcony is a great place to sit.