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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. So clean , comfortable and peaceful!the hot shower was amazing! And the common area had a peaceful space to work or just chill. The staff was very kind too

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9.7
Exceptional
107 reviews
Price from
US$12
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. The staff were really friendly and gave really good recommendations of stuff to do around the island.

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9.6
Exceptional
238 reviews
Price from
US$18
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. Loved how relaxed I felt at Teddys. So many cozy areas to hang in. The pool is very clean and so nice to take a dip in. Onsite bar and restaurant is nice, the staff were all so lovely and friendly. It’s beach front so that’s a bonus. There is a diver onsite so easy to arrange dives. Room was clean and cool with the AC. Would 100% recommend and come back to if I ever return to the area.

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9.4
Superb
723 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

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. Stayed for 6 nights, great resort like vibe, nice pool and restaurant area, amazing staff. Met some other great travellers at the hostel too.

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9.8
Exceptional
84 reviews
Price from
US$18.70
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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9.3
Superb
54 reviews
Price from
US$15.30
per night

Sunny House Paje II is situated in Paje, 13 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. The property is close to Paje Beach, Airborne Kite & Surf Village and Paje By Kite - Zanzibar. The property is 400 metres from Supermarket (Paje) and a 19-minute walk from Zanzibar Kite Paradise. The property is nice the owners sara and Axel are super friendly

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9.1
Superb
25 reviews

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
118 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. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available.

Vegetarian and halal breakfast options are available at the hostel. Nice vibe, lots of young back pakers and relax seekers. Great food at European price, lovely fish curry and fish of the day!

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8.9
Fabulous
999 reviews
Price from
US$14
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. 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! :)

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8.4
Very good
497 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. Just the best place to stay in Stonetown for a true Stonetown experience. Full of old town charm and character. The staff were beyond excellent. Be sure to get breakfast at the Stonetown Cafe and to visit all the markets.

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8.6
Fabulous
520 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

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