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Your Zanzibar Place

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38.7km from city centre - Show on Map
9.8
Superb 469
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$18.00

Great beaches and relax at Your Zanzibar Place, near Paje in Zanzibar.... More...

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New Teddy's on the Beach

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42.5km from city centre - Show on Map
9.4
Superb 74
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$26.00

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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Drifters Backpackers

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38.8km from city centre - Show on Map
9.4
Superb 345
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
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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Ten to Ten Stone Town

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1.7km from city centre - Show on Map
9.0
Superb 191
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$8.00

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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Waikiki Resort Zanzibar

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31.5km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$22.50

Whether you're sporty or just want relax there is something for everyone at Waikiki Resort Zanzibar.... More...

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Dreamer's Island

Bed and Breakfast
1.7km from city centre - Show on Map
9.6
Superb 3
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$25.00

Dreamer's Island... More...

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Ebony & Ivory Beach Bungalows

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49.8km from city centre - Show on Map
8.0
Fabulous 26
  • Perfect Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Fantastic 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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Mount Zion Lodge

Bed and Breakfast
32.3km from city centre - Show on Map
10.0
Superb 1
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
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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ZenjiHotel

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1.2km from city centre - Show on Map
8.6
Fabulous 124
  • 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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Bwejuu Beach Palm Villa

Bed and Breakfast
37.5km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
US$12.00

Bwejuu Beach Palm Villa offers private accommodation as well as a restaurant and bar onsite.... More...

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Promised Land Lodge

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45.1km from city centre - Show on Map
10.0
Superb 87
  • Perfect 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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Sagando Bungalows

Bed and Breakfast
32.1km from city centre - Show on Map
9.4
Superb 109
  • Wonderful Location
  • Marvellous 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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Mamdali Hostel

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1.4km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
US$12.00

Set in Zanzibar, Tanzania, Mamdali Hostel offers shared rooms with great value!... More...

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Villa Paje Lounge

Bed and Breakfast
38km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$11.25

With a great location, Villa Paje Lounge offers private and shared rooms with great value!... 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$10.00

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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Ndame Beach Lodge Zanzibar

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38.3km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 41
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$31.00

Ndame Beach Lodge is located on the beautiful east coast of Zanzibar where you find long snow white beach... More...

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Jambiani Whitesand Bungalows

Bed and Breakfast
43.2km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 28
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$32.50

Jambiani White Sand Beach Bungalows are located right on the beach in the quiet tropical village of Jambiani on the South- East Coast of Zanzibar Island... More...

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Zanpalm Boutique Hotel

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32.4km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$40.00

Zanpalm Boutique Hotel offers private rooms in Zanzibar, Tanzania, with great value!... More...

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Salhiya Lodge

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7.8km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
US$12.50

Salhiya Lodge offers you private rooms in Zanzibar, Tanzania, with affordable prices.... More...

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Mustapha' s Place

Hotel
37.7km 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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Zanzi Rest Bungalows

Bed and Breakfast
41.2km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$27.50

Zanzi Rest Bungalows (The old Mabwe Roots) offers you private rooms with free WiFi and Breakfast.... More...

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Kae Funk Sunset View Beach Resort

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32.3km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$45.00

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

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Kimte Beach Lodge

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43.6km from city centre - Show on Map
8.0
Fabulous 2
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$20.00

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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Lala Hostel

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1.6km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
US$25.00

Lala Hostel has one of the best location in Stone Town and offers you private rooms with the best rates!... More...

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Mohommed's Bungalows and Restuarant

Hotel
38.2km from city centre - Show on Map
9.7
Superb 2
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$17.50

Mohommed's Bungalows and Restaurant offers comfortably furnished bungalows just steps away from the beach.... More...

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Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

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5.8km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$46.00

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort offers you private rooms in Zanzibar, Tanzania, with competitive prices.... More...

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Mellow Moods Guesthouse

Bed and Breakfast
37km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$29.50

Mellow Moods Guesthouse has been newly renovated and is located on the south east coast of Zanzibar, north of Bwejuu.... More...

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Mpole Bungalows

Bed and Breakfast
31.9km from city centre - Show on Map
9.4
Superb 18
  • 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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Miramont Retreat Zanzibar

Bed and Breakfast
33.9km from city centre - Show on Map
6.0
Good 11
Free Breakfast
US$15.00

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

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Nungwi House

Bed and Breakfast
49.8km from city centre - Show on Map
9.6
Superb 4
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$25.20

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

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We have 32 hostels in Zanzibar with an average rating of 9.1 based on 1,120 reviews 32 of 32 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. 

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