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The 10 Best Hostels in Jambiani, Tanzania

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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.

amazing property with an amazing location between Jambiani and Paje. The hostel was always clean and comfortable. The owner and staff are all super friendly and helpful and really make you feel at home. Most people extend their stay because they enjoy it so much!

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9.4
Superb
110 reviews
Price from
Rp 147,946
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 can't say enough good things about this place! Perfectly situated and beautifully decorated. The staff are all incredibly friendly and attentive. The food is excellent, the best we've ever tasted on Zanzibar. A special thank you to Selina for the warm welcome, kindness, and hospitality, and to Millie for the fantastic massage and gorgeous braids. Big thank you to the entire staff. We can't wait to come back!

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9.1
Superb
707 reviews
Price from
Rp 385,946
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
Rp 437,405
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.

Breakfast and staff were really good. Also loved how easy it was for the hostel to arrange things for me (ie: transportation, excursions, etc)

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8.9
Fabulous
1,097 reviews
Price from
Rp 418,108
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.

Very good location in the center of Paje. Close to beautifull beach,main road with dala dala buses,shops,banks,restaurants etc. Fantastic garden ! Kitchen,refrigerator,toilet,shower. The most important-Totu,very nice young woman is your fantastic host .

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9
Superb
47 reviews
Price from
Rp 192,973
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
Rp 160,811
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.

Nina was really friendly and helpful! The location is nice, close to the beach! The place was really clean and safe! I felt very welcome and like home! Definitely will go back! Thanks for everything!

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9.2
Superb
16 reviews
Price from
Rp 466,351
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: Rp 1,736,755
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 608 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: Rp 450,270
    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: Rp 1,157,836
    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: Rp 450,270
    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: Rp 4,020,266
    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: Rp 1,768,917
    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: Rp 1,768,917
    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