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zLife Hostel

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Located close to Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens, zLife Hostel provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a gym and a restaurant.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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City Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Connecting Rooms

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town, zLife Hostel is near the airport and near the beach. Old Fort and House of Wonders are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Forodhani Gardens and Nakupenda Beach. Slave Market and Christ Church Cathedral are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
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Gizenga Street 159, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar

What's nearby

  • A historical building with a balcony, columns, and a sign reading "Makumbusho Kuu Beit El Aajab National Museum".
    House of Wonders
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.
    Old Fort
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.
    Forodhani Gardens
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".
    Slave Market
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hamamni Persian Baths
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Forodhani Park
    4 min walk
  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Secret Garden
    5 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town
    1 min walk

About this property

zLife Hostel

  • Hostel near Old Fort
  • Located close to Forodhani Gardens and House of Wonders, zLife Hostel provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a gym and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage
    • Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and meeting rooms
    • A front desk safe and a vending machine
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at zLife Hostel offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
  • Other amenities include:
    • Communal kitchens with fridges, ovens and stovetops
    • Cookware/dishes/utensils, electric kettles and portable fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is zLife Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at zLife Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at zLife Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does zLife Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is zLife Hostel located?

Located in Stone Town, this hostel is steps away from House of Wonders, Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens. Hamamni Persian Baths and Christ Church Cathedral are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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