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Hostel 197 has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Nungwi. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 400 metres of Nungwi Beach. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. Such an amazing hostel close to the beach, friendly owners and all employees, yummy breakfast, relaxing swimming pool, cute dog Asha who stole my heart, all the best!

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9.6
Exceptional
143 reviews
Price from
US$142.70
per night

All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Compass Hostel also feature a garden view. At the accommodation the rooms are fitted with air conditioning and a safety deposit box. We had a great location, the beds were very comfortable, we loved that there was privacy curtains in the hostel.

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9.7
Exceptional
123 reviews

Located in Jambiani, 60 metres 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. Mo was an amazing host. The stay was comfortable and he was very helpful.

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9.6
Exceptional
244 reviews
Price from
US$16.20
per night

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and 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!!! Staff was amazing, shoutout to Selina & Theo. Super accommodating and helpful, food at the restaurant was good and atmosphere great!!

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9.4
Superb
719 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

Situated in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 400 metres, NOMAD Hostel Stone Town features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The property is close to popular attractions like Cinema Afrique, Old Dispensary and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar. Wonderful location, clean, really friendly and helpful people, I extended my stay twice it’s so nice.

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9
Superb
11 reviews
Price from
US$8.90
per night

Set within less than 1 km of House of Wonders and a 6-minute walk of Old Fort of Zanzibar, VUGA Hostel provides rooms in Zanzibar City. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 200 metres from Stone Town Beach. Lina was extremely helpful and the location is convenient

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9.4
Superb
58 reviews
Price from
US$15.30
per night

Serene Abodes provides rooms in Zanzibar City near Old Dispensary and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar. The property is close to House of Wonders, Old Fort of Zanzibar and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

Complete with a shared bathroom, the units at the hostel come with air conditioning, and certain rooms here will provide you with a seating area. Location close to Ferry terminal was convenient, within walking distance to sites in Stone Town. Cooked breakfast was good. Spacious comfortable room. Kasim was an excellent host, very friendly and gave excellent advice.

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8.3
Very good
126 reviews
Price from
US$20
per night

Situated in Paje, 100 metres from Paje Beach, Your Zanzibar Place features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is set 50 km from Peace Memorial Museum, 35 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and 50 km from Hamamni Persian Baths. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available.

Guests at the hostel can enjoy a vegetarian or a halal breakfast. Best place to stay at Paje. Absolutely Your Zanzibar Place. Stayed 4 nights here and loved it. Very close to beach and the facility is secure, clean, the dorms are well designed and the bed is comfortable.

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8.9
Fabulous
977 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

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 Hostel 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.

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8.4
Very good
472 reviews

Situated 300 metres from Stone Town Beach, Stone Town House offers rooms with air conditioning in Zanzibar City. Built in 1953, this 4-star hostel is within 800 metres of Peace Memorial Museum and 100 metres of St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is literally in the heart of Stone Town, walking distance from the beach and amazing staff!

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8.6
Fabulous
550 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

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