Beachfront Location: Sanaa Hostel in Zanzibar City offers direct beachfront access. Guests can relax on the sandy shores or enjoy the ocean views.
Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with showers, slippers, and tiled floors. Additional amenities include baths and seating areas.
Dining and Amenities: A continental breakfast with juice is served daily. The hostel provides a lounge, shared kitchen, minimarket, evening entertainment, and daily housekeeping.
Local Attractions: Stone Town Beach is a 4-minute walk away, while the Peace Memorial Museum lies 500 metres nearby. Other points of interest include the Old Fort of Zanzibar and House of Wonders.
Activities and Surroundings: Guests can participate in pub crawls and walking tours. Scuba diving is available in the surrounding area.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9
Breakfast info
Continental
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved
Margie
Kenya
“Awesome hosts, ready to help, kind and honest❤️
Right in the heart of stone town with a still quiet surrounding”
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Karthik
United Kingdom
“One of the very few places with Hostel in their name. Ok place to stay for a pit stop in Stone Town. Was pretty quiet when I was there.. off season. The host Farees was VERY accommodating when I had to change my dates (I was the only one in the...”
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Anna
Norway
“We had a good stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was tidy with three comfortable beds with good mosquito nets. The breakfast was very nice. There was hot water in the shower, and good internet. It was an affordable place to...”
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Parjin
Spain
“I was recently in that Hostel and Farees welcomed me warmly. I enjoyed staying in this hostel very much. It is quite central and clean. One thing that I won’t forget is the breakfast, I think it was the best breakfast I ever had in any Hotel or...”
Kawenze
Kenya
“Friendly and professional staffs who made me feel valued and appreciated. The proximity to key attractions enhanced my overall travel experience which is worth revisiting.”
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Isabelle
United Kingdom
“Such a lovely family and welcoming every time! Flexible and really happy to help, they were definitely the highlight! Had a wonderful breakfast here, and they are just the nicest people so happy to support them.”
Swana
South Africa
“The owner took extra care of us and was very helpful to us, we even went back to stay at his place for two more days.
He negotiated our activity prices and we did all the activities we wanted.”
Stevecofield
United Kingdom
“The location was excellent, you could walk anywhere. The staff were lovely. Breakfast was simple but filling. The aircon and WiFi both worked very well. It was handy having an ATM right next door.. the bed was very comfortable.”
Amanda
United Kingdom
“Great location, very nice staff & great value for money. Beware booking a "triple room with bathroom" as it is a dorm room. Complained to owner who was particularly unhelpful. L”
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Stefan
Austria
“Good location close to Portuguese square;
ATM next door;
Big breakfast;
Owner and staff very friendly, owner organized transport to Mtoni palace and to ferry for us;
AC and mosquito net in room, mosquito net without any holes;”
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Check-in
Available 24 hours
Check-out
Until 10:00
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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