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Situated in Nungwi, 400 metres from Nungwi Beach, Hostel 197 features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 42 km of Kichwele Forest Reserve. The accommodation offers room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. Everything was amazing ! Congrats guys, it is perfect hostel.

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9.5
Exceptional
242 reviews
Price from
US$29.23
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. One of the best places I’ve stayed!! I’ve stayed in many hostels but the value for money is great. Great location, hot shower, locker, privacy and great architecture I definitely would recommend it

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9.5
Exceptional
143 reviews
Price from
US$22
per night

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. Clean and social place, which allows you to have some fun or to spend your time in a quiet place to recover energies, located next to the beach and really close to the center of the local village ,Mohammed is a really attentive person who really understand the type of people which stays in Backapackers, I would truly recommend it and of course I would visit again.

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9.3
Superb
256 reviews
Price from
US$19.80
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. From where can I start? The place, the view, the pool, the beach, the food, the staff, the guests… everything was better than what I expected. Perfect stay for solo travelers to meet other people. if you plan to visit jambiani and nungwi, make sure your stay in Jambiani is longer because you won’t find the same vibes in the north

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9.4
Superb
700 reviews
Price from
US$21
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. The host was a super nice lady :) I was alone in the hostel and she gave me some options where I would like to sleep also she gave me recommendations where to eat local. We talked for a while she is really friendly and nice. The place is clean and tidy. Also I had a good sleep there are fans all around even above the bed. She let me leave my beg after check out and collect it later because I had an evening flight. I really would recommend this place. Was a nice experience :)

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9.3
Superb
65 reviews
Price from
US$12.60
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. Prime amazing location next to old dispensary 6meters away from the Main Street Mizingani road the touristic street , service is AMAZING Kassim was amazing , clean room and I felt at home since first night , the toilet although shared but completely clean always

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

Situated in Paje, within 400 metres of Paje Beach and 50 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Mambo Leo Hostel features accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi. The property is set 35 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, 50 km from Hamamni Persian Baths and 50 km from House of Wonders. Old Fort of Zanzibar is 50 km from the hostel and Cinema Afrique is 50 km away. Tatu is a delight. Mambo Sol is relaxed, secure, convenient, clean, friendly, value-for-money, good vibe, good place for meeting people, staff are helpful. Being able to use the kitchen is a bonus.

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8.8
Fabulous
102 reviews
Price from
US$12
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. Amazing place! Such a great vibe, the rooms are big and comfortable, great food, and all the workers are amazing!! Really close to the beach and a lot of travelers

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8.8
Fabulous
945 reviews
Price from
US$37
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. It was safe and the staff and management are very helpful.

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8.4
Very good
454 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

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. Just the best place to stay in Stonetown for a true Stonetown experience. Full of old town charm and character. The staff were beyond excellent. Be sure to get breakfast at the Stonetown Cafe and to visit all the markets.

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8.6
Fabulous
561 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

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