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Best Zanzibar Hostels and Budget Hotels

Best Zanzibar Hostels and Budget Hotels
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Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago off the coast of Tanzania. It is made up of Zanzibar Island, Pemba Island and many smaller islands. Stone Town is the capital of the area. It has a lot of energy and activity.

It can be difficult to find affordable accommodation in Zanzibar. There are very few hostels in the area and many of the budget hotels are located in Stone Town. It's important to weigh your priorities when booking a hotel in Zanzibar. Saving money will likely mean you compromise on location and quality.
How much do hostels in Zanzibar cost?

You can find our comprehensive analysis of all hostel prices in Zanzibar here. We've found the average prices of dorms and private rooms, as well as the typical prices of hostels with various amenities, too.



Private Room from $16.50
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
Shangani Street Located in between Ciao Ciao Restaurant and La Azi, Zanzibar
Wi-fi, laundry facilities, 24 hour reception, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $20.00
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 94%
Bwejuu Mpendae, P.O. Box 483, Zanzibar
This terrific guesthouse offers friendly service, a bar, and bicycle hire. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's free breakfast and a restaurant. Wi-fi, towels included, and internet access are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $13.74
Private Room from $11.78
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 94%
7CR+XV8, Manchester Road, Nungwi, Zanzibar
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service. Wi-fi, security lockers, luggage storage, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $12.50
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 93%
Sazani Road Nungwi, Zanzibar
Kipepeo Backpackers Nungwi Zanzibar is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features bicycle hire. 24 hour reception, parking, and internet access are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $20.00
Private Room from $16.50
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 90%
534 Baghani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Zanzibar
This terrific hostel offers bicycle hire and board games. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $8.90
Private Room from $1.49
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 90%
Nungwi, Zanzibar
When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's free breakfast. Wi-fi and towels included are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $13.00
Private Room from $17.88
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 88%
Soko Muhogo street Stone Town, Zanzibar
Shoki Shoki Hostel is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities. Wi-fi, security lockers, 24 hour reception, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $17.50
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 83%
Kilima Juu Pwani, Zanzibar
You'll love this guesthouse because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service, a swimming pool, a bar, and board games. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's free breakfast and a restaurant. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, parking, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.
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