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 close to House of Wonders, Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar and 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. 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, 3.7 miles from Sanaa Hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Zanzibar City, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!

Breakfast Info

Continental


Availability

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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

  • Nicolas
    Colombia Colombia
    Great location, comfortable room with private bathroom (at least the one I stayed in), and good breakfast.
  • Jason
    China 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 Germany
    Really nice host. Good, healthy breakfast with vegetables, fresh juice and cardamon coffee. Clean bathroom and AC.

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
Pets
Pets 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)
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & 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
  • 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

Property practices

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House rules
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Check-in
Available 24 hours
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

FAQs about Sanaa Hostel

  • Sanaa Hostel is 1.3 miles from the center 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
    • Bar crawls
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
  • 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 prices at Sanaa Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from Sanaa Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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