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Featured Hostels in Zanzibar

Shoki Shoki Hostel Stone Town

Shoki Shoki Hostel Stone Town

1 out of 5
Soho Muhogo, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
Guests staying at Shoki Shoki Hostel Stone Town enjoy free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with access to locker space and luggage storage.
Free WiFi
Laundry
Homeland Swahili Lodge - Hostel

Homeland Swahili Lodge - Hostel

2 out of 5
Zanzibar, Nungwi, Unguja Kaskazini
The price is $36 per night
$36
includes taxes & fees
$31 per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Homeland Swahili Lodge - Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and a garden.
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
SULTAN PALACE

SULTAN PALACE

2 out of 5
Dongwe Zanzibar, Dongwe, Unguja South Region
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $332 per night
$332
includes taxes & fees
$289 per night
May 4 - May 5
Guests staying at SULTAN PALACE enjoy access to a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. Free valet parking is available if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities.
Pool
Breakfast included
Salhiya Lodge - Hostel

Salhiya Lodge - Hostel

2 out of 5
Fuji street, Bububu, Mjini Magharibi
The price is $33 per night
$33
includes taxes & fees
$29 per night
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Guests of Salhiya Lodge - Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for TZS 40000 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours/tickets and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a picnic area, a TV in a common area, and a garden.
Parking included
Free WiFi
New Jambo Bungalows - Hostel

New Jambo Bungalows - Hostel

2 out of 5
Shangani Post Office, Kenyatta Rd, Paje, Zanzibar
The price is $38 per night
$38
includes taxes & fees
$33 per night
May 4 - May 5
Guests staying at New Jambo Bungalows - Hostel enjoy an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 40.00 per vehicle one way. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hostel include a library, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Pool
Breakfast included
Lost & Found Dooms

Lost & Found Dooms

2 out of 5
57, shangani, Zanzibar Town
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $25 per night
$25
includes taxes & fees
$22 per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29
At Lost & Found Dooms, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and access to locker space.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Mila Hostel

Mila Hostel

The price is $55 per night
$55
includes taxes & fees
$55 per night
Apr 22 - Apr 23
At this hostel, guests have access to a hot tub, laundry facilities, and local meal delivery service. This hostel also has a garden.
Hot Tub
Free WiFi
Zaharani Muyuni Zanzibar

Zaharani Muyuni Zanzibar

2 out of 5
Zanzibari, Matemwe, Unguja North Region
The price is $41 per night
$41
includes taxes & fees
$35 per night
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Guests of Zaharani Muyuni Zanzibar enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, spa services, and coffee in a common area. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and access to locker space. This hostel also has local meal delivery service.
Spa
Pet friendly
Sharook Lodge - Hostel

Sharook Lodge - Hostel

2 out of 5
12 Mkamasini Street, Pemba Island, Pemba North
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $95 per night
$95
includes taxes & fees
$81 per night
Apr 22 - Apr 23
At Sharook Lodge - Hostel, guests have access to a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area, and a communal living room.
Breakfast included
Parking included
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Hotel Options in Zanzibar

    Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

    Hotel Riu Jambo - All Inclusive

    Nungwi Road, North Coast Zanzibar, Nungwi, Unguja North
    The price is $189 per night from May 3 to May 4
    $189
    includes taxes & fees
    $156 per night
    May 3 - May 4
    9/10 Wonderful! (300 reviews)
    The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive

    The Mora Zanzibar - Luxury All Inclusive

    Muyuni, Matemwe, Unguja North Region
    The price is $407 per night from May 10 to May 11
    $407
    includes taxes & fees
    $345 per night
    May 10 - May 11
    9.4/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews)
    Nungwi Dreams by Mantis

    Nungwi Dreams by Mantis

    North Coast, Nungwi
    The price is $154 per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
    $154
    includes taxes & fees
    $125 per night
    Apr 25 - Apr 26
    8.8/10 Excellent! (168 reviews)

Hostels

Book a hostel in Zanzibar
Life is an adventure, and you can experience it all—without breaking the bank. Don’t ignore your free spirit when you travel: stay spontaneous with hostels in Zanzibar. They’re flexible, fun and never have a dull moment, just like you. Plus, the budget friendly nature of a hostel means you can stay longer and check out everything Zanzibar has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Zanzibar hostels. Backpackers, students, and young travelers flock to hostels for their community feel. They’re a great place to meet fellow travel junkies from all over the world and make new friends that will help you get the most out of Zanzibar.

Hostels let you really see Zanzibar
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in Zanzibar. Some include private rooms, while others offer double beds or bunk beds, so your whole crew can split the cost. If you’re traveling alone, hostels are the perfect way to find your Zanzibar family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.  

Youth hostels in Zanzibar are the best way to see the sights without losing your savings. Perks can include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and options for private rooms and bathrooms. Some hostels also include common areas where you can cook and share meals together, reheat leftovers, or just gather around to swap stories. The manager is likely a local who will be able to suggest new spots in Zanzibar for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Zanzibar isn’t going to explore itself.

Zanzibar Hostels essential information

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18 Hostels
Lowest Price
$25
Highest Price
$407
Popular accommodation
Shoki Shoki Hostel Stone Town, Homeland Swahili Lodge - Hostel, SULTAN PALACE, Salhiya Lodge - Hostel, New Jambo Bungalows - Hostel, Lost & Found Dooms, Mila Hostel, Zaharani Muyuni Zanzibar, Sharook Lodge - Hostel

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