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zLife Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near House of Wonders in Zanzibar Town

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Shared Dormitory, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

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Gizenga Street 159, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar
  • Popular LocationOld Fort2 min walk
  • Popular LocationForodhani Gardens3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSlave Market7 min walk
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)26 min drive

Room options

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Twin Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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City Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Connecting Rooms

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Balcony

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Zanzibar Town

City center stay.With a stay at this Stone Town hostel, you'll be steps from Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens. House of Wonders and Hamamni Persian Baths are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • House of Wonders - 2 min walk
  • Old Fort - 2 min walk
  • Shangani Beach - 2 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk
  • Slave Market - 7 min walk

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cape Town Fish Market - 3 min walk
  • Lukmaan - 5 min walk
  • House of Karafuu - 1 min walk
  • Abyssinian Maritim - 4 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant - 4 min walk

About this property

zLife Hostel

Hostel near House of Wonders in Zanzibar Town
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at zLife Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Zanzibar Town hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
ZLife Hostel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and portable fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Polish, Russian, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 6 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 6 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash.

Property is also known as

zLife Hostel Zanzibar Town
zLife Zanzibar Town
zLife Hostel Zanzibar Town
zLife Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
zLife Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is zLife Hostel to the airport?

ZLife Hostel is 4.9 mi (26-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does zLife Hostel have an airport shuttle?

ZLife Hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 15 per vehicle, one way.

How close is zLife Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 4-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach and 2-minute walk from Shangani Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does zLife Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at zLife Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 6 per person.

Is there a casino at zLife Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at zLife Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at zLife Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does zLife Hostel have a pool?

ZLife Hostel does not have a pool.

Does zLife Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does zLife Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is zLife Hostel to downtown Zanzibar Town?

ZLife Hostel is 0.8 mi away from Zanzibar Town.

zLife Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Fabienne

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buyer beware
It is a Hostel I get it that why I book a single room with view on the garden 1 tree over dilapidated roof top is not a garden no curtain in the bathroom with. View on other room no AC which is needed in stone town no thank you check out within the hour and eas told they would not refund the person e who check me in did not know where the pharmacies was and did not try to find out the WiFi did not work in the room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Seems more expensive than it is
Facility-wise, zLife is probably the best hostel I've stayed at. I stayed in the 4-bed dorm and we had a big, well-equipped bathroom to ourselves, a nice view and comfortable beds. Be warned that it's warm (even in their winter) and sleeping on the top bunk was hard going for the others in my dorm, as there was only a floor fan. Breakfast was a bit slow (but that's typical) and you can use the kitchen facilities yourself if you like. Location was absolutely ideal and it was a great bargain for a very expensive part of town. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr zentral gelegene Unterkunft
Ich habe eine Woche im Hostel gewohnt. Super sauber, günstig, tolle Badezimmer und super zentral gelegen. Alles in Stonetown ist wenige gehminuten Entfernt. Von Anfang bis Ende hatte ich einen tollen Aufenthalt!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018