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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.

Really nice ,cozy and dreamy place. Doesn't feel like a hostel, more like a resort. I loved it. The staff are really supportive and friendly

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9.4
Superb
109 reviews
Price from
£10
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.

Absolutely loved my whole time at New Teddy’s. The location, space and facilities are a dream: right in front of a gorgeous beach, beautiful layout with the swimming pool in the middle, the different lounge options, the sunshine and the breeze, the bar and open living/dinning area. The whole environment really makes it easy to meet people, hangout and overall feel really happy while being there. The food and drinks were incredible, highly reccomend the salads and cocktails (specially during happy hour, when everybody gathers around the bar) and the prices are really reasonable. Finally, the staff team is amazing, super warm and friendly, hardworking, trustworthy, they give the best reccomendations because they genuinely want to share their knowledge and love for this place. Asante Selina, Nuru, Enock, Juma, Amos, Raphael and the whole team, your good vibes make this place really special :)

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9.1
Superb
705 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.

Beautiful experience at Zanzibar place. This is the most perfect place to stay. On arrival everything was quick and easy, the owners and staff are super helpful and always service with a smile. The accommodation is out of this world and the grounds are stunning. We relaxed and ate here and stumbled to the beach a few moments away. Food is great and quick served.Included breakfast is more then enough to start day.Staff is super happy and you can see they are enjoying working at YZP 😃 The owners have thought of everything. I highly recommended this hostel as it made our holiday!!!

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8.9
Fabulous
1,093 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Situated in Paje, a few steps from Paje Beach, Drifters Zanzibar features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a bar. The hostel has an outdoor swimming pool and luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property.

drifters is honestly the best vibes ! I’ve travelled across the globe and this is the best hostel I’ve ever been . went back 11 times ! if you like to have fun ,have a beach fun , meet amazing people , be close to the party and have amazing food , that’s your place . love love love it

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8
Very good
524 reviews
Price from
£10
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.

Mambo Leo is best ,very nice staff,tatu is jovial and welcoming ,she is always busy making the place clean,shes always smiling,and helping the visitors any time when in need .The secret behind her is that she's a good cook 🥰very delicious meals .

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9
Superb
47 reviews
Price from
£7
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 place was clean and extremely close to the beach, axel and sarah were lovely anf very helpful.

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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.

1. This villa is situated at the road of the beach, within less than 2 minutes. 2. Big comfortable bed with mosquito net, the building was built in december 2022, so new. 3. Fridge + kitchen available but most important GOOD VIBES + great hospitality 4. Amazing decent guests + guards all day so all is safe!

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9.2
Superb
15 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: £57.78
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 45 reviews
    Great location, family friendly, safe and clean.
    Eunice
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 313 reviews
    Great location to walk up and down a safe beach! Great pool and sun beds Staff were fantastic and sorted everything - they allowed us to check in very early from our flight for no charge Incredibly clean / repeatedly clean
    Sam
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £22.47
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 109 reviews
    The Hostel has the best vibes if you are travelling as a backpacker. The rooms are comfortable with AC which is the most required thing in Zanzibar. The host is really nice and will help you in all manner possible. The pool is good to chill out in the afternoon and the beach is hardly 2 minutes away.
    Rana
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £22.47
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 109 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
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 156 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
  • Avg. price/night: £20.06
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 68 reviews
    The place is really close to the beach and it is one of the cheapest accommodation in Jambiani. It is safe and clean enough. We could check out in the afrernoon.
    Gabriele
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £54.57
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 705 reviews
    A little gem in Jambiani. I traveled around Tanzania for 3 weeks and this is for sure the best hostel I stayed in! Great atmosphere and very welcoming people in the bar and management. Very sad that I only had one night to spend at this beautiful place. The breakfast was great, but best of all was the people there. Lots of sunbeds, hammocks and little areas where you can sit and relax. Located directly at the beach.
    Louise
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 227 reviews
    Great location. Very nice hosts. The room is clean but poorly equipped. Breakfast ok but juices tasteless and too diluted with water. Evening barbecue with seafood and fish sensational. Peace and quiet and very safe.
    Wojciech
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £43.33
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 422 reviews
    This Hostel is the best option for backpackers ,I was amazed at the beauty of the place, it is completely on the sea with a beautiful view during sunrise, especially during the tides. It is also close to the main road and almost all the activities that you are looking for in Zanzibar. The staff are very friendly and nice, the food is delicious and the place is clean, very good price with free wifi and breakfast, the price is really cheap compared to the services. I will go back soon ❤️
    Mehdi
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £54.57
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 705 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