Your journey of exceptional moments begins the instant you cross the threshold of Zanzibar Hostel, where every detail is crafted to elevate your stay, you'll be steps from The Ancient Door of Stone Town and St. Joseph's Cathedral. This hostel is 1 minutes walk to Freddie Mercury Museum and 1 minutes walk to Old Fort.

Our spacious rooms feature a private bathroom with premium toiletries, daily housekeeping, air conditioning, room service, in-room coffee & tea facilities, mini-refrigerator and a private balcony, ensuring a comfortable stay whether you’re here for business or leisure. Conveniences include a full kitchen, an in-room safe and an iron and ironing board.

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Property Details

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a nightclub and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Luggage storage
Nightclub
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Free WiFi
Scuba diving nearby
Spa services on site
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Tours/ticket assistance
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Bicycle rentals on site
Total number of rooms - 10

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Guests must be at least 12 to check-in.

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Other details

Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
The Ancient Door of Stone Town - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
St. Joseph's Cathedral - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Freddie Mercury Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
House of Wonders - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Old Fort - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Jaw's Corner - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Shangani Beach - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Mbweni Ruins - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
People's Palace Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Marahubi Palace - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Forodhani Gardens - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Zanzibar Night Market - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Hamamni Persian Baths - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Shakti Temple - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
The preferred airport for Zanzibar Hostel is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel policies

General

Professional property host/manager
Contactless check-out is available
Cash deposit required
No cribs (infant beds) available
No rollaway/extra beds available
Beach nearby
Cashless transactions are available
Contactless check-in is available

Pets

Pets not allowed

Other charges

Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 4 for adults and USD 3 for children
Airport shuttle fee: USD 10.00 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi , Tanzania

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