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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. I really enjoyed my stay here! The location is fantastic, just a short walk to the stunning beach. The hostel has a very laid-back vibe, and it’s easy to meet new people. The staff was welcoming and helped organize snorkeling and island tours. Breakfast was simple but tasty. If you're looking for an affordable place with a great atmosphere, this is a great option!

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9.7
Exceptional
103 reviews
Price from
$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. amazing property with an amazing location between Jambiani and Paje. The hostel was always clean and comfortable. The owner and staff are all super friendly and helpful and really make you feel at home. Most people extend their stay because they enjoy it so much!

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9.6
Exceptional
234 reviews
Price from
$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. I have been to zanzibar twice before and i can say that this place is the greatest place to stay the vibes are amazing the people there are really friendly and the staff are really nice I highly recommend for solo travels to visit the place

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9.4
Wonderful
722 reviews
Price from
$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. This is the best hostel in Nungwi, and I think it's much better than many star hotels. It's new, has spacious grounds, a pool, and a beach volleyball court. The host, Gokhan, goes out of his way to make your stay as comfortable as possible. He's the best host I've ever stayed at. He always asks how my stay is going and if I need anything. The staff is very nice, always trying to make your stay comfortable. The atmosphere is very friendly.I'm so glad I chose this hostel. It's also conveniently located away from the local shops and has direct access to the road leading to Kendwa Beach. My recommendations

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9.8
Exceptional
74 reviews
Price from
$24.78
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. The comfort, location, cleanliness and friendly hospitality.

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9.3
Wonderful
54 reviews
Price from
$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. Sara and Axel thank you for your consideration and mindfulness!

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9.1
Wonderful
26 reviews
Price from
$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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8.2
Very Good
114 reviews
Price from
$17
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. Everything in this area feels like home

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8.9
Excellent
990 reviews
Price from
$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. The staff were really kind and welcoming and the hospitality is amazing, for a hostel this is the best pick

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8.3
Very Good
499 reviews
Price from
$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. The house itself is beautiful, everything is done up very nicely and even the beds in The “dorms” are very spacious single beds. The staff were exceptional! We arrived at 6am the morning of check in after travelling through the night, and one of the members of our group was sick. They had no problem letting us up to a room that early and did not charge us any extra. The same thing happened on the last day with a sick member who couldn’t leave the bed and again they were so accommodating and kind. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice spot in stone town!

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8.6
Excellent
518 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

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