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Zeru Zeru

Hotel
33.7km from city centre - Show on Map
9.2
Superb 29
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$7.36

Zeru Zeru is a hotel type accommodation in Zanzibar in African style. Accommodation is in bungalow or villa. You can dine in our own restaurant with Italian and Swahili Menu.... More...

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New Teddy's Place

Hostel
38.7km from city centre - Show on Map
9.5
Superb 410
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$18.00

Great beaches and relax at New Teddy's Place, near Paje in Zanzibar.... More...

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New Teddy's on the Beach

Hostel
42.5km from city centre - Show on Map
9.4
Superb 48
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$23.00

The beauty in New Teddy’s on the Beach takes your breath away. Same service, same staff, same concept, just direct on the beach and with a swimming pool to cool down during low tide.... More...

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Ten to Ten Stone Town

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1.7km from city centre - Show on Map
9.2
Superb 137
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$9.00

Stone Town of Zanzibar is a 4-minute walk from Ten to Ten Stone Town Zanzibar, while Hamamni Baths is a 4-minute walk from the property.... More...

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Drifters Backpackers

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38.8km from city centre - Show on Map
9.3
Superb 326
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
US$25.00

Drifters is the ideal place for travellers passing through Africa to unwind in a chilled and secure environment with good vibes and a sea-view swimming pool !!... More...

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Lost & Found

Hostel
1.7km from city centre - Show on Map
8.9
Fabulous 198
  • Perfect Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$16.00

Lost & Found hostel is looking forward to welcoming you in Stone Town.... More...

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Bed and Breakfast

Kipepeo Backpackers Nungwi Zanzibar

Bed and Breakfast
50.1km from city centre - Show on Map
8.2
Fabulous 37
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
Free WiFi
US$12.50

Kipepeo Backpackers Nungwi Zanzibar offers affordable accommodation in bandas close to the beach and the village.... More...

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Take It Easy

Apartment
37.9km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
US$12.50

Welcome at Take It Easy Apartments. For those who love comfort and simplicity, five minutes from the main attractions of Paje.... More...

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ZenjiHotel

Hotel
1.2km from city centre - Show on Map
8.6
Fabulous 123
  • Wonderful Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free Breakfast
US$25.00

In the middle of bustling Stone Town, Zenji Hotel welcomes guests to feel home in a relaxing atmosphere with free use of internet!................ More...

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Bed and Breakfast

Mpole Bungalows

Bed and Breakfast
31.8km from city centre - Show on Map
9.6
Superb 15
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$12.50

Mpole Bungalows is located at the east coast of Zanizbar in one of the picturesque villages. We offer affordable private accommodation.... More...

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Bed and Breakfast

Miramont Retreat Zanzibar

Bed and Breakfast
33.9km from city centre - Show on Map
7.3
Very good 10
Free Breakfast
US$15.00

Miramont Retreat Zanzibar offers accommodation in private bungalows.... More...

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Bed and Breakfast

Amira's Roomz

Bed and Breakfast
3km from city centre - Show on Map
7.1
Very good 34
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
Free WiFi
US$12.50

Amira's Roomz guesthouse has a great location for those looking to experience the true local way of life while still being close to everything!... More...

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Zanzibar Dream Lodge

Bed and Breakfast
37.8km from city centre - Show on Map
9.7
Superb 3
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$5.63

Zanzibar Dream Lodge is a guesthouse located 30m to the beach offering you bed & breakfast. Recommended for kite surfers, honeymooners, volunteer groups and individuals.... More...

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Ebony & Ivory Beach Bungalows

Bed and Breakfast
50.1km from city centre - Show on Map
7.7
Very good 25
  • Wonderful Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$21.50

Ebony & Ivory Beach Bungalows offers affordable accommodation in wide bungalows. Each features a veranda, fan as well as beautiful sea view. We are located at Nungwi Beach.... More...

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Bed and Breakfast

Kiponda B&B

Bed and Breakfast
1.4km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 5
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$30.00

Kiponda B&B is looking forward to welcome you in this beautiful part of the world.... More...

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Hotel

Sahari Zanzibar

Hotel
37.5km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$37.00

At Sahari Zanzibar you will take a dip in the lifestyle of the place.... More...

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Bed and Breakfast

Dreamer's Island

Bed and Breakfast
1.7km from city centre - Show on Map
9.4
Superb 2
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$16.50

Dreamer's Island... More...

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Bed and Breakfast

Swedzan House

Bed and Breakfast
1.5km from city centre - Show on Map
9.3
Superb 5
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$12.00

Swedzan House is located in a quiet area of Stone Town offering private accommodation.... More...

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Bed and Breakfast

Milele Lodge

Bed and Breakfast
32.4km from city centre - Show on Map
9.7
Superb 19
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free Breakfast
US$15.00

Milele Lodge is a bungalow guesthouse near Michamvi Kae beach and ideal peaceful place to spend your holidays. All rooms include bed linen, a fan and mosquito net.... More...

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Nungwi House

Bed and Breakfast
49.8km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 2
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$24.00

Nungwi Guest House has been recently renovated and offers double and twin accommodation as well as a cafe.... More...

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Bed and Breakfast

Sagando Bungalows

Bed and Breakfast
32.1km from city centre - Show on Map
9.7
Superb 105
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$12.50

Sagando Hostel is located 150 meters from the beach in the small village Michamvi Kae on the east coast of Zanzibar.... More...

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Baby Bush Lodge

Hotel
27.6km from city centre - Show on Map
6.3
Good 86
  • Perfect Location
Free Breakfast
US$18.00

Sleep in one of the newly built bungalows or 5 bedroom beach lodge with 15m x 15m balcony.... More...

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Evergreen Bungalows

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37km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$18.00

The Evergreen Bungalows on the East Coast of Zanzibar is a small and relaxed, family run beach hotel ..... More...

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Promised Land Lodge

Hotel
45.1km from city centre - Show on Map
8.9
Fabulous 86
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$25.00

Promised land is located in the south coast of zanzibar, in a dolphin village. still authentic with a peaceful beach...... More...

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Kimte Beach Lodge

Hostel
43.6km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 1
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$21.67

A relaxed and easy-going environment, comfortable rooms, a great restaurant and bar on the white sandy beach and the pristine Indian Ocean just a few steps away. Welcome to Kimte Beach Lodge!... More...

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Mustapha' s Place

Hotel
37km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 59
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$22.33

If your idea of nirvana is to unwind totally in a original guesthouse set in stunning gardens, just 30steps from one of the most gorgeous beaches in the world, then come to the right place!... More...

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Princess Salme Inn

Hotel
1.4km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 147
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$22.00

This is a well priced hotel in Stone town Zanzibar offering bed and breakfast accommodation........ More...

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Bed and Breakfast

Zanzibar Fairytale Guesthouse

Bed and Breakfast
42.4km from city centre - Show on Map
10.0
Superb 8
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free Breakfast
US$22.07

Stay in our charming and affordable guesthouse and relax in the laid-back fishing village of Jambiani on the south-east coast of tropical paradise island Zanzibar.

The house was completed in Septe... More...

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Bed and Breakfast

Mount Zion Lodge

Bed and Breakfast
32.3km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$15.00

Welcome to the newly opened Mount Zion Lodge. Stay with us close to the beach and relax in our beautiful garden.... More...

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Kae Funk Sunset View Beach Resort

Hotel
32.3km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
New
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$20.00

Kae Funk Sunset View Beach Resort offers you private rooms in Zanzibar, Tanzania.... More...

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The Zanzibar archipelago off the coast of Tanzania was once the world's single largest cloves producer, earning it the nickname "Spice Islands". Today, its main island, Zanzibar (also known as Unguja), is where white-sand beaches meet the balmy waters of the Indian Ocean. It's a heady combination of Arabian fortress architecture, African handicrafts and pristine natural landscapes. The ideal spot to rejuvenate following a safari on the mainland, it's also a destination in itself for travellers looking for a beach break with a dash of history.

Hostels in Zanzibar range from thatched-roof, African-style bungalows to large dormitory rooms with sand floors. Day beds, hammocks and swings are scattered around expansive common grounds. Some Zanzibar hostels have open-air pools - ideal for cooling off - and bars serving tropical cocktails. Watch the sunset from a Zanzibar hostel with a rooftop terrace that offers sweeping views over Stone Town – the oldest part of the capital, Zanzibar City. For a truly memorable experience, book a stay at Zanzibar’s first floating house, which is moored just offshore from Stone Town.

Stone Town is a UNESCO-listed labyrinth of winding alleyways and crumbling 19th-century buildings, which feature ornately carved and brass-studded doors. Many of these buildings have been converted into seafront bars, ideal for watching pink-hued sunsets. Jambiani on the eastern coast comprises several fishing villages, while Michamvi Kae is home to lush mangroves. Matemwe in the far north of the island is quieter, with peaceful beaches fringed by palm trees.

As the heart of Zanzibar, Stone Town is the natural starting point for exploring the island. Follow the spicy aromas through the narrow archways to sights like the 17th-century Old Fort and the Hamamni Persian Baths. Once the sun goes down, the night market at Forodhani Gardens comes alive with numerous street food stalls serving up grilled seafood on skewers. Tour an organic farm to see why the Zanzibar archipelago is known as the Spice Islands, or visit Prison Island (Changuu Island) for an insight into the area’s slave trading past.

Dala-dalas (small converted lorries) are the easiest and cheapest way to navigate the island. To get around Zanzibar City, bikes and scooters are available for hire from a number of tour companies. Flights connect Arusha and Dar es Salaam on mainland Tanzania to Zanzibar Airport, which is about a 15-minute taxi ride from Stone Town. Boats from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal will get you to Dar es Salaam in as little as 90 minutes. 

Top rated hostels in Zanzibar

We have 41 hostels in Zanzibar with an average rating of 8.7 based on 1,377 reviews 41 of 41 properties available in Zanzibar

About Zanzibar

The Zanzibar archipelago off the coast of Tanzania was once the world's single largest cloves producer, earning it the nickname "Spice Islands". Today, its main island, Zanzibar (also known as Unguja), is where white-sand beaches meet the balmy waters of the Indian Ocean. It's a heady combination of Arabian fortress architecture, African handicrafts and pristine natural landscapes. The ideal spot to rejuvenate following a safari on the mainland, it's also a destination in itself for travellers looking for a beach break with a dash of history.

Hostels in Zanzibar range from thatched-roof, African-style bungalows to large dormitory rooms with sand floors. Day beds, hammocks and swings are scattered around expansive common grounds. Some Zanzibar hostels have open-air pools - ideal for cooling off - and bars serving tropical cocktails. Watch the sunset from a Zanzibar hostel with a rooftop terrace that offers sweeping views over Stone Town – the oldest part of the capital, Zanzibar City. For a truly memorable experience, book a stay at Zanzibar’s first floating house, which is moored just offshore from Stone Town.

Stone Town is a UNESCO-listed labyrinth of winding alleyways and crumbling 19th-century buildings, which feature ornately carved and brass-studded doors. Many of these buildings have been converted into seafront bars, ideal for watching pink-hued sunsets. Jambiani on the eastern coast comprises several fishing villages, while Michamvi Kae is home to lush mangroves. Matemwe in the far north of the island is quieter, with peaceful beaches fringed by palm trees.

As the heart of Zanzibar, Stone Town is the natural starting point for exploring the island. Follow the spicy aromas through the narrow archways to sights like the 17th-century Old Fort and the Hamamni Persian Baths. Once the sun goes down, the night market at Forodhani Gardens comes alive with numerous street food stalls serving up grilled seafood on skewers. Tour an organic farm to see why the Zanzibar archipelago is known as the Spice Islands, or visit Prison Island (Changuu Island) for an insight into the area’s slave trading past.

Dala-dalas (small converted lorries) are the easiest and cheapest way to navigate the island. To get around Zanzibar City, bikes and scooters are available for hire from a number of tour companies. Flights connect Arusha and Dar es Salaam on mainland Tanzania to Zanzibar Airport, which is about a 15-minute taxi ride from Stone Town. Boats from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal will get you to Dar es Salaam in as little as 90 minutes. 

Other Locations in Tanzania

  • Dar es Salaam
  • Arusha
  • Moshi
  • Paje
  • Jambiani
  • Karatu
  • Saadani
  • Nungwi
  • Pemba Island
  • Singida
  • Stone Town
  • UsaRiver
  • Michamvi