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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. I liked the vibe of the hostel, it was easy to make friends to go on adventures and hang out around the hostel/pool with. The host, Mohammed, was wonderful and so helpful with setting up activities or giving advice for what to do around the island/give rides to Paje.

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9.4
Superb
111 reviews
Price from
£9
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. Everything! This accommodation was by far the best one we stayed at during our 3-week trip to Tanzania. It features a lot of facilities, including a large and very clean pool, beach volleyball net, slacklining, a treehouse, a bar and restaurant and very well-laid out sunbeds and umbrellas. The WiFi connection was great too. The food at the weekly Wednesday BBQ was abundant and very varied. Breakfast was very tasty, as expected. Overall a great stay 10/10!

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9.1
Superb
712 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. I can honestly say, i fell in love with this place as soon as I saw it. The beautiful terrace outside was just calling me to enjoy my morning coffee there. And luckily I was able to, because they have a very well equipped kitchen (filter coffee machine included). Nina and Benja, owners that welcomed us to their Villa, were super nice. Shared so many amazing tips about the island and helped us to organize some trips around the place. Our room was really nice and super clean. I love the local vibe of the place. With hot water in our own bathroom and fast WiFi.

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9.2
Superb
16 reviews
Price from
£31
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. 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

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. Wow everthing was better than expected!!!! Amazing people, food, service, accomodation, location etc! There isnt anything that I didn't like!! So will come back for sure this year!! Keep it up like this;)

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8.9
Fabulous
1,102 reviews
Price from
£22
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 receptionist was very nice and charming. Place was clean and room was good. Very happy

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8.4
Very good
591 reviews
Price from
£11
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. It was safe and the staff and management are very helpful.

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8.6
Fabulous
656 reviews
Price from
£21
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. excellent place to stay in the heart of the city. very very clean and confortable. I highly recommend this place 😊

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8.6
Fabulous
355 reviews
Price from
£13
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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8.4
Very good
53 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

Serene Abodes

Stone Town

Set within 600 metres of Stone Town Beach and 600 metres of Peace Memorial Museum, Serene Abodes provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Stone Town. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Old Fort of Zanzibar, and House of Wonders. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Hamamni Persian Baths, Cinema Afrique and Old Dispensary. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 7 km from Serene Abodes. Khasim the staff I interacted with was so good and always available for any help. He even took me to buy a local tea somewhere in the shops and helped with directions around the town.

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8.6
Fabulous
38 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

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