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Jambiani
Located in Jambiani, a few steps from Paje Beach, Jambiani Backpackers Hostel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the various facilities are a terrace, a bar, as well as a private beach area. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Excellent place to stay. nice breakfast (they’ve started including breakfast in their stay for free). Dorms and private rooms have great AC (although don’t expect an eskimo room when it’s the middle of summer, the ACs across Zanzibar take a beating then). This is a chilled hostel with a stunning pool area where you can relax and read a book. It is NOT a party hostel, which is exactly what I was looking for. Mohammed (the host/owner) is a really nice guy and goes out of his way to make his guests feel welcome and helps with booking activities and rides to anywhere on the island. About 95% of the guests, including myself, extended their stay.
Jambiani Beach, Jambiani
Located in Jambiani, New Teddy's on the Beach features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and free WiFi. The property has a terrace, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers a tour desk, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests.
All units at the hostel come with a seating area. New Teddy's on the Beach provides some rooms with sea views, and all rooms come with a balcony.
New Teddys met my expectations 100%! It's a nice place with local vibes, perfect for a family stay. The food is tasty, the staff is great and friendly. The pool is not crowded, and sunbeds are always available. The airport transfer was smooth. Reasonable price for everything we get.
Paje Beach, Paje
Located in Paje and within 100 metres of Paje Beach, Villa Upendo Paje features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.
At the hostel, each room has a wardrobe. Guest rooms at Villa Upendo Paje are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen.
I can honestly say, i fell in love with this place as soon as I saw it.
The beautiful terrace outside was just calling me to enjoy my morning coffee there. And luckily I was able to, because they have a very well equipped kitchen (filter coffee machine included).
Nina and Benja, owners that welcomed us to their Villa, were super nice. Shared so many amazing tips about the island and helped us to organize some trips around the place.
Our room was really nice and super clean. I love the local vibe of the place. With hot water in our own bathroom and fast WiFi.
Paje Beach, Paje
Situated in Paje, within 400 metres of Paje Beach and 19 km of Jozani Forest, Mambo Leo Hostel features accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi.
At the hostel rooms have bed linen and towels.
Nice garden to hang out, very nice staff.
Paje Beach, Paje
Situated in Paje, a few steps from Paje Beach, Your Zanzibar Place features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 20 km of Jozani Forest. The hostel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. I lived in this hostel for some longer time. I chose it because it was close to my kitesurfing school and yoga school. The place is great, it is not noisy at night like other places but there is good music in the evening at the bar and you have beer and great drinks for half the price and there are other bars and clubs around the corner so the location is perfect and the vibe is great. There is also a super breakfast but also a whole menu if you need it. It's easy to meet a lot of people but you also have space to chill out on your own. The staff are great, helpful, nice, the place is clean (also the shared bathrooms) and also safe. And a minute to a beach. You can spend here a lot of time and have fun and chill. I recommend very much.
Zanzibar City
Situated in Zanzibar City and within 400 metres of Stone Town Beach, Shoki Shoki Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 800 metres from Old Dispensary, 200 metres from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral and 100 metres from Old Fort of Zanzibar. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests. the place is good.there is value for money
Nungwi Beach, Nungwi
A calm, cozy oasis with a relaxing garden, a perfect place for backpackers and solo travelers, conveniently located in the Nungwi Beach district of Nungwi, Green's 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. Very well located. Staff was really nice and everything was comfortable and clean. We absolutely recommend it.
Zanzibar City
Situated in Zanzibar City, 300 metres from Stone Town Beach, Stone Town House features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and concierge services. Popular points of interest nearby include Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar, Hamamni Persian Baths and Old Dispensary. The property is non-smoking and is set 800 metres from Peace Memorial Museum.
At the hostel the rooms have bed linen and towels.
We were warmly welcomed and immediately felt at home. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is beautiful and it has the perfect location. Would highly recommend!
Paje Beach, Paje
Situated in Paje, a few steps from Paje Beach, Drifters Zanzibar features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a bar. The hostel has an outdoor swimming pool and luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property. Amazing backpacker vibe, if you're a backpacker this is the place to stay. Super friendly staff, the owner is around, superfood food. Beautiful prime location. Basic and clean facilities.
Nungwi Beach, Nungwi
Aquarium Beach House features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Nungwi. A few steps from Nungwi Beach and 2.5 km from Royal Beach, the property offers a bar and a private beach area. The accommodation provides room service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.
The hostel features certain units with garden views, and every room is fitted with a balcony. All units include bed linen.
The Aquarium Beach House is located directly at on the more relaxed side of Nungwi beach. There are less beach vendors and our vacation to relax and enjoy could be met to 100%.
The management and staff of the Aquarium Beach House made us feel like at home away from home. The restaurant / bar belonging to the beach house serves great sea food and rice dishes with local spices.
We can highly recommend a stay here.
There are 20 hostels on Zanzibar you can book on Booking.com.
Jambiani Backpackers Hostel, New Teddy's on the Beach and Villa Upendo Paje are some popular hostels on Zanzibar.
In addition to these hostels, Mambo Leo Hostel, Your Zanzibar Place and Green's Nungwi are also popular on Zanzibar.
Villa Upendo Paje, Your Zanzibar Place and Drifters Zanzibar have received great reviews from guests visiting Zanzibar regarding the views from these hostels.
Guests staying on Zanzibar also spoke highly of the views from these hostels: Jambiani Backpackers Hostel, New Teddy's on the Beach and Sunny House Paje II.
Most hostels on Booking.com offer free cancellation.
The average price per night for a hostel on Zanzibar for this weekend is € 37.45, based on current Booking.com prices.
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Couples visiting Zanzibar loved staying at Mambo Leo Hostel, Villa Upendo Paje and New Teddy's on the Beach.
Similarly, these hostels on Zanzibar are highly rated by couples: Jambiani Backpackers Hostel, Aquarium Beach House and Your Zanzibar Place.
Many families visiting Zanzibar loved staying at Villa Upendo Paje, Jambiani Backpackers Hostel and Sunny House Paje II.
Similarly, New Teddy's on the Beach, Mambo Leo Hostel and Your Zanzibar Place are also popular with family travellers.
Great location, very clean, lovely staff, comfortable beds in dormitory!
Amazing location. Stayed in the women's dorm. Felt more like a summer camp bunk than a hostel. Was very clean and wifi worked. Felt safe the entire time I was here. If you're a budget travel it is one of the better hostels I have been to.
met so many amazing people here. it’s a beautiful place, best hostel I’ve ever stayed at, the bungalow dorms are beautiful so clean and comfortable. plenty of space to relax and socialise around the place, it’s huge. staff are friendly, felt safe. and so good value for money
We booked for 3 nights and ended up staying over 2 weeks! We got lucky to be there at the time the hostel guests formed a really nice group, but when when quieter this place felt like an oasis of peace, relaxation and perfect holidays. The swimming pool is a blessing at any time of the day or night, the breakfast was so delicious, the staff was very kind. The location, hidden from the busy and touristy Paje, was perfect as it felt like coming back home to a comfy place. Very cheap accommodation. Definitely the best hostel in Zanzibar for me!
As every youth hostel, it is quite cheap, so in this matter, it is as expected. The hostel is quite small, the bathroom is clean, the beds are made every day and you are given a clean towel at your arrival.
The location is strategic in the old Stone town. A stone's throw from the enchanting alleys, near the mercury house, the old fort and the night market. In truth, only the location can explain the price of this place which is above all a dormitory youth hostel
This Hostel is the best option for backpackers ,I was amazed at the beauty of the place, it is completely on the sea with a beautiful view during sunrise, especially during the tides. It is also close to the main road and almost all the activities that you are looking for in Zanzibar. The staff are very friendly and nice, the food is delicious and the place is clean, very good price with free wifi and breakfast, the price is really cheap compared to the services. I will go back soon ❤️
I liked the location upfront the beach which offers every days an amazing view. The environnement was really nice, it's usually full of young backpackers so really easy to meet new people and hang out with. The housekeepers makes a good job. The host Zuri and Kayse are nice. There is a security guide everynight for our safety. The brothers Abdul and Anu are very nice, also Anu is a taxi driver which offers really good price to go everywhere. I used his services to Jambiani, Nungwi and Stone Town.
Litteraly one of the BEST hostel I have been in the whole world! extremely good position on the beach and next to the best spots in Paje. If you are a backpacker, you should definitely stay here! Good vibes also during night time