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Nungwi
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. The property is so cozy, and very homie. I like the staff kindness and everything is so comfortable inside the house like from the toilet, the bed, the water is free.
Jambiani
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. I have never had a better experience staying in a hostel! The staff are truly exceptional. Muhamed and William are always available for anything you need, and I mean anything. They go above and beyond to make sure you’re comfortable and well taken care of. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and you feel at home from the moment you arrive. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an outstanding stay! Habibi💚
Jambiani Beach, Jambiani
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. I planned to stay for only 2 days and ended up staying an entire week! Amazing location with beautiful clear blue waters, a great pool, and plenty of good places to sit and relax. The staff is super friendly and the restaurant serves really good food (plus a good breakfast).
Nungwi
Hostel 197 has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Nungwi. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 400 metres of Nungwi Beach. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. Amazing location, great staff, safe and good facilities - basically everything was perfect, and we would describe it as a hidden gem and amazingly great value for money with breakfast included 😀
Zanzibar City
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 comfort, location, cleanliness and friendly hospitality.
Zanzibar City
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
Nungwi Beach, Nungwi
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. Sarah was very charming and her son as well. Staff is friendly, we are happy to support a small business, good luck Sarah with the hotel, hope you get to live your dream! :)
Zanzibar City
Popular points of interest near the hostel include Peace Memorial Museum, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral and Hamamni Persian Baths. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 7 km from the property. Right from when we arrived, Simon the manager welcomed us warmly, sharing with us useful information and things to do around Stone Town based on out interest. We were staying in the family room the size was amazing and bed was comfortable. All of the staff were very friendly and the location is perfect if you’re staying for a few days. Definitely recommend.
Paje Beach, Paje
Located in Paje, 100 metres from Paje Beach, Villa Upendo Paje offers beachfront accommodation and various facilities, such as a terrace. The property is around 50 km from Peace Memorial Museum, 35 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and 50 km from Hamamni Persian Baths. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.
At the hostel, each room has a wardrobe. Guest rooms at Villa Upendo Paje are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen.
Very nice guesthouse 2 minutes from the sea, and the staff is very kind and welcoming! We got even invited to have a Tanzanian dinner with them, the staff cooked for us and it was amazing.
Jambiani
Set in Jambiani, Coconuts Bandas offers beachfront accommodation a few steps from Paje Beach and offers various facilities, such as a private beach area, a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation features evening entertainment and free WiFi.
All guest rooms at the hostel come with a shared bathroom and bed linen.
I stayed 2 nights at Coconuts Bandas which is such a lovely place right on the beach of Jambiani. Breakfast is served in the little restaurant that belongs to the accommodation with cozy sofas and great atmosphere.The breakfast was great with different options, i had lunch and dinner there as well, everything freshly homemade cooked with many vegan options.
The staff was very friendly and gave me recommendations for the area plus they helped me to arrange a taxi.
Wake up and take a long walk on the beach at sunrise, you will definitely enjoy this beautiful spot.
Highly recommended:)
The average price per night for a hostel on Zanzibar for this weekend is US$32, based on current Booking.com prices.
Compass Hostel, Jambiani Backpackers Hostel and New Teddy's on the Beach are some popular hostels on Zanzibar.
In addition to these hostels, Hostel 197, VUGA Hostel and Stone Town House are also popular on Zanzibar.
Many families visiting Zanzibar loved staying at Compass Hostel, Coconuts Bandas and Hostel 197.
Similarly, Rafiki Backpackers-hostel, New Teddy's on the Beach and Jambiani Backpackers Hostel are also popular with family travellers.
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Couples visiting Zanzibar loved staying at Compass Hostel, Coconuts Bandas and Hostel 197.
Similarly, these hostels on Zanzibar are highly rated by couples: New Teddy's on the Beach, Mambo Leo Hostel and Rafiki Backpackers-hostel.
VUGA Hostel, Jambiani Backpackers Hostel and Villa Upendo Paje 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: New Teddy's on the Beach, Stone Town House and Compass Hostel.
Very basic backpackers hostel, but you have everything you need, good vibes included. The manager is excellent, always helpful for anything (information, excursions, etc.). Breakfast is super!
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.
Excellent breakfast..great location and beautiful chill out zones. The dorms come equipped with a lockable safe and usb and normal and also EU plug sockets which is a nice touch. The staff were incredible especially madeleine who went out of her way to make sure I am happy. Modern feel to the hostel and relaxing vibes.
Great location. Nice roof terrace (if you can be bothered to climb 7 flights of stairs). Cheap drinking water. Friendly, helpful staff. Comfy bed with mosquito nets. Felt safe at night. Quiet location.