Sanaa Hostel
Sanaa Hostel
Sanaa Hostel is located on the beachfront in Zanzibar City, a 4-minute walk from Stone Town Beach and 500 yards from Peace Memorial Museum. The property is around a 11-minute walk from House of Wonders, 0.7 miles from Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar and a 14-minute walk from Old Dispensary. The property provides a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and currency exchange for guests. Complete with a private bathroom, all guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with air conditioning, and some rooms will provide you with a seating area. A continental breakfast is available daily at Sanaa Hostel. Languages spoken at the reception include English and Swahili. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Hamamni Persian Baths and Old Fort of Zanzibar. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 3.7 miles away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
Izudeen
Bosnia and Herzegovina“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.”
Nicolas
Colombia“Great location, comfortable room with private bathroom (at least the one I stayed in), and good breakfast.”
Jason
China“It was a very welcoming hostel that is run by a lovely family, although the entrance is a bit dark and misleading. The wifi and A/C works well! The breakfast is nice! A great laundry service! Thank you for being so accommodating!”
Adrian
Germany“Really nice host. Good, healthy breakfast with vegetables, fresh juice and cardamon coffee. Clean bathroom and AC.”- Luning
Thailand“Sanaa hostel was a really lovely small hostel. i only stayed one night there would definitely happy to stay longer. It is centrally located, clean and good value of money. Medy is really helpful and sweet, ask him for anything!” 
Fedi
Tunisia“Kind welcoming staff who helped me until my last minute to go to airport. I felf home. Can't wait to meet them again !”- Kawenze
Kenya“Friendly and professional staffs who made me feel valued and appreciated. The proximity to key attractions enhanced my overall travel experience which is worth revisiting.” 
Isabelle
United Kingdom“Such a lovely family and welcoming every time! Flexible and really happy to help, they were definitely the highlight! Had a wonderful breakfast here, and they are just the nicest people so happy to support them.”- Swana
South Africa“The owner took extra care of us and was very helpful to us, we even went back to stay at his place for two more days. He negotiated our activity prices and we did all the activities we wanted.” 
Stevecofield 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.”
Area info
Amenities of Sanaa Hostel
Most popular amenities
- 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
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Cooking class
- Walking tours
- Bar crawls
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- Hiking
Food & Drink
- Fruit
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
InternetNo internet access available.
ParkingNo parking available.
Front Desk Services
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Laundry
Safety & security
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Convenience store on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Air conditioning
- Tile/Marble floor
- Car rental
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Swahili
House rulesSanaa Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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.
FAQs about Sanaa Hostel
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Guests staying at Sanaa Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Sanaa Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Beachfront
- Evening entertainment
- Cooking class
- Bar crawls
- Beach
- Walking tours
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Sanaa 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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The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from Sanaa Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Sanaa Hostel is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The prices at Sanaa Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
