Hostels in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Find deals on 18 hostels in Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Cheap hotels in Zanzibar
These hotels usually make for a cheap way to stay in Zanzibar
Stone Town House
Baghani Street 534, Zanzibar, Tanzania
The Nest Haven Hostel
Industrial Way Road Gate 8. Barabara Ya Hashimu., Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Rafiki Apartment
Mkunazini Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Get the best value hostel in Zanzibar
These hostels have the best prices for their ratings
Sultan Palace
Dongwe Zanzibar, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Salhiya Lodge - Hostel
Fuji Street SH/BU/59, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Rafiki Apartment
Mkunazini Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
When to book a hostel in Zanzibar
Check out the information below to find the best deal on a hostel in Zanzibar
| Low Season | August | cheapest month to stay |
| High Season | October | most expensive time to stay |
| 92% | expected price decrease | |
| 35% | expected price increase |
Price | $11 - $203 |
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| Cheapest day of week | Wednesday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
| Highest day of week | Saturday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
| $14 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day | |
| $177 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day |
Information about staying in Zanzibar
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What is the average length of a stay in a Zanzibar hostel?
On average, momondo users who have stayed at Zanzibar hostels have stayed for 5 days. On average, a 5-days stay at a hostel in Zanzibar will cost $292.
Are Zanzibar hostels a better deal than Zanzibar hotels?
On average, a hostel in Zanzibar will cost you $58/night which is 20% less than 3 star hotels, 39% less than 4 star hotels, and 82% less than 5 star hotels. Hostels would be considered a very good deal compared to 3 star, 4 star, or 5 star hotels.
What do past momondo users think of the hostels in Zanzibar?
momondo users who have stayed at hostels in Zanzibar have rated them, on average, a 8.2 out of 10. Hostels are typically rated higher than 1-star (7.9), 2-star (7.6), and 3-star (7.5) hotels in Zanzibar. Those looking for a comfortable stay for cheap in Zanzibar should consider staying at a hostel instead of a 1-star (7.9), 2-star (7.6), or 3-star (7.5) hotel.
How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Zanzibar?
As of April 2025, there are 467 operators available to choose from for hotels in Zanzibar.
When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Zanzibar?
Prices for hotels in Zanzibar are updated daily.