Sanaa Hostel is located on the beachfront in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 500 metres from Peace Memorial Museum. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as House of Wonders, Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar, and Old Dispensary. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and currency exchange for guests. Complete with a private bathroom, all units at the hostel are equipped with air conditioning, and some rooms will provide you with a seating area. Guests at Sanaa Hostel can enjoy a continental breakfast. Languages spoken at the reception include English and Swahili, and guests are invited to request guidance on the area when needed. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Hamamni Persian Baths and Old Fort of Zanzibar. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 6 km from Sanaa Hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast info

Continental


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.1
High score for Zanzibar City
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stevecofield
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was excellent, you could walk anywhere. The staff were lovely. Breakfast was simple but filling. The aircon and WiFi both worked very well. It was handy having an ATM right next door.. the bed was very comfortable.
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, very nice staff & great value for money. Beware booking a "triple room with bathroom" as it is a dorm room. Complained to owner who was particularly unhelpful. L
  • Stefan
    Austria Austria
    Good location close to Portuguese square; ATM next door; Big breakfast; Owner and staff very friendly, owner organized transport to Mtoni palace and to ferry for us; AC and mosquito net in room, mosquito net without any holes;

Property surroundings

Facilities of Sanaa Hostel

Most popular facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cooking class
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Car hire
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

Property practices

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House rules
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Check-in
Available 24 hours
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Sanaa Hostel

  • The prices at Sanaa Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Sanaa Hostel is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Guests staying at Sanaa Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
  • The nearest beach is just 450 yards from Sanaa Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Sanaa Hostel is 1.3 miles from the centre of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Sanaa Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Cooking class
    • Pub crawls
    • Beach
    • Walking tours