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The 10 Best Hostels in Jambiani, Tanzania

Some of the best backpacker spots in Jambiani

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Located in Jambiani, a few steps from Paje Beach, Jambiani Backpackers Hostel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the various facilities are a terrace, a bar, as well as a private beach area. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

Wonderful and helpful staff :)

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9.4
Superb
110 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Located in Jambiani, New Teddy's on the Beach features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and free WiFi. The property has a terrace, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers a tour desk, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests.

All units at the hostel come with a seating area. New Teddy's on the Beach provides some rooms with sea views, and all rooms come with a balcony.

I guess everything - they have absolutely created little paradise there :) staff is helpful, area of the hotel is very nice, comfy and picturesque, breakfast is nice, smoothies 😍. I loved our stay there 100 %

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9.1
Superb
707 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Set in Jambiani, Coconuts Bandas offers beachfront accommodation a few steps from Paje Beach and offers various facilities, such as a restaurant, a bar and a private beach area. The accommodation features evening entertainment and free WiFi.

At the hostel the rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

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10
Exceptional
3 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

Situated in Paje, a few steps from Paje Beach, Your Zanzibar Place features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 20 km of Jozani Forest. The hostel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

Had a fantastic time at "Your Zanzibar Place"! The rooms were clean, the location is amazing, less then a minute from the beach. The staff was super friendly, and the food was delicious with nice portions and at good price. A lot of people visit this place, so you can meet cool people from different part of the world. Everything can be organized from here, so you don't have to do it by yourself. Excursions, taxis, parties... all you need is to ask at the bar.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,097 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Situated in Paje, within 400 metres of Paje Beach and 19 km of Jozani Forest, Mambo Leo Hostel features accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi.

At the hostel rooms have bed linen and towels.

Nice garden to hang out, very nice staff.

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9
Superb
47 reviews
Price from
£10
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 Sunny House is very well located, 2 Minutes walking to the beach and 5 minutes from the main road in the village. The room was very comfortable for me and clean; and the hosts are very friendly and helpful. They reacted very fast to all requests and gave many helpful advises. There are many possibilities to oragnize the stay on the island (esepcially if you like to explore it a bit more). I had great time and will come back for sure, when I'm in Sansibar again :) Thank you Sara and Axel, it was a pleasure to know you!

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8.6
Fabulous
49 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Located in Paje and within 100 metres of Paje Beach, Villa Upendo Paje features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

At the hostel, each room has a wardrobe. Guest rooms at Villa Upendo Paje are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Love the place, bright, airy and green. There is kitchen for us to use, completes with everything, pans, plates, etc…they also have wine glasses too! Simple things, but those made my stay more enjoyable.

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9.2
Superb
16 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Jambiani

  • Avg. price/night: £86.35
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 607 reviews
    The hotel is right at the beach, it’s safe with 24hrs security and has access to neighbouring hotels for a meal, a swim etc.
    Emelia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £22.39
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 110 reviews
    Everything!! It felt like home. Mohamed the owner did everything he could to make sure everyone felt comfortable and had a good time. The beach is just a short walk away (4mins). You can order food to the hostel or go to the beach or to the village (with tuk tuk). The breakfast was amazing!! You can book trips and most of the time there are others to join and to split the price (we for example went snorkelling and to a beach bbq). One day we will come back and enjoy another cocktail in the pool!!
    Lisa
    Young couple
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews
    Everything was perfect !! Great location , just one minute walking to the Beach. The property is very clean , quite , very nice rooms and facilities! Beautiful gardens! The staffs are very helpful and friendly! We will 100% come back!!
    Anna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £57.57
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 46 reviews
    Great location, family friendly, safe and clean.
    Eunice
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £22.39
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 110 reviews
    We booked for 3 nights and ended up staying over 2 weeks! We got lucky to be there at the time the hostel guests formed a really nice group, but when when quieter this place felt like an oasis of peace, relaxation and perfect holidays. The swimming pool is a blessing at any time of the day or night, the breakfast was so delicious, the staff was very kind. The location, hidden from the busy and touristy Paje, was perfect as it felt like coming back home to a comfy place. Very cheap accommodation. Definitely the best hostel in Zanzibar for me!
    Roxanne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £199.88
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 157 reviews
    The pool is the most beautiful I’ve seen so far, very design and breathtaking with a speechless view … same for the rooms , very splendid and unique , you can sleep with all the room open and just take a refresh in your private pool space… the food was AMAZING and cheap ! The personal is lovely and is really taking care of you … it’s a budget but it worth it
    Sébastien
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 555 reviews
    extraordinary gentle and welcoming staff. Great Location, rooms,atmosphere, cheap but pleasing massages. Food was also quite good.
    Werner
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £87.95
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 707 reviews
    With years traveling as a backpacker all around the world I have to say Teddys is one of the best Hostels I've ever been so far: - My favorite beach in Zanzibar - Amazing staff - Delicious and well priced food - Wonderful pool and garden And a great mix of travelers from all over the world. From families to party people, just a wonderful crowd.
    Ferdinand
    Solo traveller
  • 7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6 reviews
    A very cute, tucked away hostel with a very peaceful and relaxing outdoor space. It is incredible value for Zanzibar and the longer you stay, the cheaper it becomes. The host is an absolute joy. He loves a chat and will always get you in the mood to go out and have a good day. This was my favourite accommodation in Zanzibar.
    Daniel
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £87.95
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 707 reviews
    amazing vibes, one of the best hostels I ve visited . amazing staff , super clean everything completely exceeded my expectations
    A
    Alexander
    Solo traveller