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Jambiani Backpackers Hostel

Jambiani

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. Fantastic backpackers with a pool, great breakfast, AC in the rooms, good communal showers and a superb social scene. This is largely down to the owner Mohamed who goes out of his way to organise activities every day, though not in a way that feels pressurised at all. Great place.

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9.4
Superb
108 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

New Teddy's on the Beach

Jambiani Beach, Jambiani

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. the staff and manager Selena were very kind and hospitable. The rooms are clean every day with new towels and bed linen.. The food was delicious and fresh. No words Hot water for showing always.Only praise.

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9.1
Superb
707 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Villa Upendo Paje

Paje Beach, Paje

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

Mambo Leo Hostel

Paje Beach, Paje

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
£8
per night

Your Zanzibar Place

Paje Beach, Paje

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. I can thoroughly recommend YZP as the best in Zanzibar. The staff are extremerly helpful and the food is absolutely amazing! It's less than a 30 second walk to the beach. In the evening the hostel gets very lively and lots of guests interact as a big group (family). I have stayed for over a month and have loved everyday, I only planned to for a few days but loved the hostel, people and the place so much I kept extending my stay! . If you are interested in coming to Zanzibar you have to check out Your Zanzibar place hostel on the east coast of Paje. I am so glad to have chosen this hostel to stay in. 10 out of 10!!

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8.9
Fabulous
1,087 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Shoki Shoki Hostel

Zanzibar City

Situated in Zanzibar City and within 400 metres of Stone Town Beach, Shoki Shoki Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 800 metres from Old Dispensary, 200 metres from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral and 100 metres from Old Fort of Zanzibar. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests. The dorm was very clean, the bed comfortable and the room looked nice. Also the staff was very friendly and helpful. I also liked the option of having breakfast in the Shoki Shoki Guest House close by. Breakfast there was fantastic! The dorm I stayed in had two big fans and an AC. Also the location right in the old part of Stonetown was great.

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8.4
Very good
585 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Green's Nungwi

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi

A calm, cozy oasis with a relaxing garden, a perfect place for backpackers and solo travelers, conveniently located in the Nungwi Beach district of Nungwi, Green's Nungwi is situated 200 meters from Supermarket, 400 meters from East Africa Divers and 500 metres from World Wide Supermarket. The property is located 300 meters from Nungwi Beach. The accommodation offers a 24-hour security, a shared kitchen. A pool under the palms in the Green garden. the place was clean and quiet the stuff are really helpful charming and friendly ☺

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8.6
Fabulous
660 reviews
Price from
£38
per night

Stone Town House

Zanzibar City

Situated in Zanzibar City, 300 metres from Stone Town Beach, Stone Town House features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and concierge services. Popular points of interest nearby include Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar, Hamamni Persian Baths and Old Dispensary. The property is non-smoking and is set 800 metres from Peace Memorial Museum.

At the hostel the rooms have bed linen and towels. The owner was very nice to us and offered to help us find the main attractions in Stone Town. We were two girls and we felt really safe there. The hotel has the perfect location downtown!

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8.6
Fabulous
352 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Drifters Zanzibar

Paje Beach, Paje

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. Amazing backpacker vibe, if you're a backpacker this is the place to stay. Super friendly staff, the owner is around, superfood food. Beautiful prime location. Basic and clean facilities.

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8
Very good
522 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Aquarium Beach House

Nungwi Beach, Nungwi

Aquarium Beach House features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Nungwi. A few steps from Nungwi Beach and 2.5 km from Royal Beach, the property offers a bar and a private beach area. The accommodation provides room service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

The hostel features certain units with garden views, and every room is fitted with a balcony. All units include bed linen. The staff was very very nice, the local food was delicious and the views are beatiful.

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8.3
Very good
50 reviews
Price from
£61
per night

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