10 Top-Rated Hostels hotel in Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Island, Zanzibar Archipelago

June 13, 2023 Trinity Boughner

Discover the best Hostels hotel in Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Island, Zanzibar Archipelago including Z Life Hostel, Shoki Shoki House Stone Town, Market Backpackers, Your Zanzibar Place, Malika Hotel Nungwi Zanzibar, Bottoms Up Hostel, Lost & Found Hostel Zanzibar, House of Spices, Lala Hostel, Lost & Found Hostel Zanzibar.
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1. Z Life Hostel

Gizenga Street 159, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania
Excellent
59%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
16%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 51 reviews

Z Life Hostel

A family friendly, lush and green Boutique Hostel in the heart of Stone Town, Zanzibar.

Did not honor our reservation and then lied about it to cover themselves

Reviewed By Alice C

We had a booking at zlife. We tried to check in late at night and they had given away our room despite have a credit card guaranteed booking. They then lied to the booking agent (online platform) that we were a no show so that we had no access to support, refund or rebooking. Finally, they refused to provide us any support in rebooking us a room. Be warned!

2. Shoki Shoki House Stone Town

Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania
Excellent
89%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 9 reviews

Shoki Shoki House Stone Town

Shoki Shoki House is a brand new place on the map of Stone Town. The hotel has been fully renovated and opened in September 2021. We are situated in best possible place, in Shangani Street, just 2 minutes by walk from Forodhani Garden and Old Fort. The hotel offers 14 comfortable air conditioned rooms in different standard. Guest can enjoy delicious breakfast served everyday. Karibu Sana !

Light & bright in the ❤️ of Stone Town

Reviewed By LisaSontheRoad

Overall a really good spot. Good, central location, friendly helpful staff, very clean throughout, and a good breakfast. I loved the local accent décor in particular, coupled with a crisp, fresh interior. Light and bright. Good WiFi too!

3. Market Backpackers

Market street, Zanzibar City Tanzania
Excellent
25%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 4 reviews

Market Backpackers

Market Backpackers is a homely hostel conventiently located in the heart of Stone Town. It is just a stone's throw to key areas such as the main square or the fish market (less than a minute on foot). Market Backpackers offers clean rooms with comfy beds in dorms, common areas to lounge in and socialise with fellow travellers. You can easily catch up online with free wifi available throughout.

В самом сердце столицы

Reviewed By Mikha70

Очень спартанский и бюджетный хостел. Но локация его потрясающая, рядом рынок и знаменитые улочки старого города с резными дверями, дом Фредди Меркьюри. В хостеле уютно, хорошая терраса с обзором. Рядом есть автостанция дала дала местных маршруток в курорты острова Унгуджа.

4. Your Zanzibar Place

Paje street, Zanzibar City Tanzania
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1 reviews

Your Zanzibar Place

Awesome place! I will always come back ?

Reviewed By Heidirashidi

Great vibe. Met so many amazing people here and everyone is super friendly. Gunnar is the best manager and the sweetest guy on the island ana he makes the best cocktails! Definitely coming back for more amazing vibes!

5. Malika Hotel Nungwi Zanzibar

Baobab, Zanzibar City Tanzania

Malika Hotel has a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Nungwi. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has pool views and free Wi-Fi. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a dishwasher, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Malika Hotel offers some rooms with sea views, and every room is fitted with a coffee machine. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. Malika Hotel offers a continental or buffet breakfast. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the hotel. Popular points of interest near Malika Hotel include Royal Beach, Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach.

6. Bottoms Up Hostel

Hurumzi Street 222, Zanzibar City Tanzania
Excellent
24%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
35%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 17 reviews

Bottoms Up Hostel

Great location

Reviewed By elip674

Hostel is located very close to everything in the old town, the rooftop is great, breakfast was included and served at the rooftop, what was really nice. This hostel has a very specific atmosphere, very local feeling. Most of the staff were really nice. There were no lockers in the mixed dorm. We booked two trips at the reception. The spice farm was excellent. The prison island was a disaster, we didnt get what we payed for (no guide, no snorkeling, only 1 hour on the isle instead of 3,5). The receptionist (a younger guy) refused to give us back our money,tried to blame us, said that we shouldn't get on the boat. But we went with a guy, who picked us up at the hostel. And the receptionist said that this was our guide. We followed him to the boat, then he turned back and dissappeared. In the end we agreed only on 1/3 price refund, as the receptionist said that he didn't have more money and he already gave our money to the "guide". And he was scared of him and refused to call him. I was most angry that in the morning he let us go with someone he himself was scared of. Other fellow guests, who were in the Prison island tour the day before, had a great experience though. So be aware of what are you booking and dont hesitate to refuse continue your tour if something is not allright.

7. Lost & Found Hostel Zanzibar

57 Kenyatta Road Across Shangani Post Office, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania
Excellent
65%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 80 reviews

Lost & Found Hostel Zanzibar

Lost & Found Hostel is Zanzibar's first premium hostel. We are located in the center of Stone Town right across from the Shangani Post Office.

Pretty solid way to start the trip

Reviewed By ALConthemove

My favorite part about this place was - besides the extremely central location - their safes, which had electronic bracelets to open. The dorm was very comfortable and had AC, which isn't that common for Zanzibar especially in hostels. It can be noisy, though, being on the main street, and the common spaces are quite small so it wasn't easy to have space to just chill out or meet anyone. The staff was nice, and it's simple and easy for getting in and around.

8. House of Spices

Kiponda Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 1912 Tanzania
Excellent
65%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 55 reviews

House of Spices

Amazing dinner, friendly staff, beautiful location!

Reviewed By LeonorGuedes

This was our favorite meal in Stone Town! The place is beautiful, like an old palace/spice house and the staff is very friendly :) The atmosphere is more calm and "romantic" wich is a nice contrast from the outside livable city/town. The food was outstanding, very well spiced and very good price-quality ratio!

9. Lala Hostel

Baghani Street 534, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6 reviews

Lala Hostel

Amazing place to stay and incredible staff too.

Reviewed By WahidaM_12

First time in Zanzibar and can honestly say, it has been one of my best trips I have ever made. I stayed at this simple yet lovely hotel which is located right in the heart of Stone Town. Easy walking distance to everything around, Forodhani, Old Town, restaurants and the sea which surrounds the island. The customer service was exceptional, Arafah, Hazim, Amina, the evening lady at reception (forgot her name) and the other cleaning staff including the night shift personnel all made me feel at home. I was a bit sceptical to stay at the beginning as I intended to stay at their sister Bed and Breakfast hotel called Stone Town House but a day after I warmed up to these amazing staff members whom I felt I had known for years. They made me so comfortable that I chose not to move elsewhere. So I stayed put for my 12 days stay. I enjoyed the walks around the area and would definitely come back again. Thank you, Mr. Masoud and Judi (owners) you have not only got a truly warm place to stay but incredible staff who add value to your establishments.

10. Lost & Found Hostel Zanzibar

57 Kenyatta Road Across Shangani Post Office, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania
Excellent
65%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 80 reviews

Lost & Found Hostel Zanzibar

Lost & Found Hostel is Zanzibar's first premium hostel. We are located in the center of Stone Town right across from the Shangani Post Office.

Pretty solid way to start the trip

Reviewed By ALConthemove

My favorite part about this place was - besides the extremely central location - their safes, which had electronic bracelets to open. The dorm was very comfortable and had AC, which isn't that common for Zanzibar especially in hostels. It can be noisy, though, being on the main street, and the common spaces are quite small so it wasn't easy to have space to just chill out or meet anyone. The staff was nice, and it's simple and easy for getting in and around.

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