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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 😀

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9.6
Exceptional
119 reviews
Price from
US$18.70
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. 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.

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9.7
Exceptional
121 reviews
Price from
US$11
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. Beautiful aesthetic. Lovely pool. Nice touch with the second floor: hammocks, couches, etc.

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9.6
Exceptional
240 reviews
Price from
US$22.50
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. I can't say enough good things about this place! Perfectly situated and beautifully decorated. The staff are all incredibly friendly and attentive. The food is excellent, the best we've ever tasted on Zanzibar. A special thank you to Selina for the warm welcome, kindness, and hospitality, and to Millie for the fantastic massage and gorgeous braids. Big thank you to the entire staff. We can't wait to come back!

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9.4
Superb
724 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

Situated in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 400 metres, NOMAD Hostel Stone Town features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The property is close to popular attractions like Cinema Afrique, Old Dispensary and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar. Wonderful location, clean, really friendly and helpful people, I extended my stay twice it’s so nice.

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9.9
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
US$6.68
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. I was the only guest so I had the whole hostel to myself.

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9.4
Superb
57 reviews
Price from
US$15.30
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
123 reviews
Price from
US$20
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. Best place to stay at Paje. Absolutely Your Zanzibar Place. Stayed 4 nights here and loved it. Very close to beach and the facility is secure, clean, the dorms are well designed and the bed is comfortable.

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8.9
Fabulous
983 reviews
Price from
US$32
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. The property was close to the beach, staff was lovely. Breakfast was decent.

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

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. I loved my stay at Stone Town House. Simone, the owner was so helpful !! I could do many things thanks to his good advices. Aisha, one of the staff member, was so friendly and caring about me. Really lovely. And last but not least … it definitely deserves one more star because of Buddy, the house cat 🐱 All in one it was great and I would definitely stay here again.

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8.6
Fabulous
544 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

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