Zanzibar Youth Hostel

Makunduchi beachfront hostel with outdoor pool

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking, Beach View | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Located near the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar Youth Hostel offers a warm welcome with English breakfast and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the outdoor pool, explore nearby points of interest or simply relax knowing you have access to a 24-hour front desk.

Popular amenities

Parking available
Free breakfast
Pool
Pet friendly
Non-smoking
Laundry facilities

Main amenities (5)

Daily housekeeping
On the beach
Outdoor pool
24-hour room service
24-hour front desk

Feel at home (5)

Daily housekeeping
Washer/dryer
Elevator
Limited onsite parking
Outdoor swimming pools

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Tomorrow

Oct 10 - Oct 11

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Washer/dryer

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking, Beach View

Highlights

Washer/dryer

Daily housekeeping

Beach view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Beach View

Highlights

Washer/dryer

Daily housekeeping

Beach view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Beach Road 1, Jambiani, Makunduchi, 255

What's nearby

Makunduchi Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Jambiani Beach - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
Mtende Beach - 20 min drive - 12.6 km
Kite Centre Zanzibar - 21 min drive - 23.0 km
Paje Beach - 22 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jetty Bar - ‬10 min drive
‪Coco Beach Hotel & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Mande Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
‪Casa Coco - ‬8 min drive
‪Zanzistar Beach Bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Zanzibar Youth Hostel

When you stay at Zanzibar Youth Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Jambiani Beach. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and free English breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 26 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

- Pets stay free

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

- Onsite parking limited

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free English breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
24-hour room service

What to do

On the beach
Beach nearby

Services

24-hour front desk

Facilities

An outdoor pool

Accessibility

Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

Iron/ironing board (on request)
Washer and dryer

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Towels

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

Also known as

Zanzibar Youth Hostel Makunduchi

Zanzibar Youth Makunduchi

Zanzibar Youth

Zanzibar Youth Hostel Makunduchi

Zanzibar Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Zanzibar Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Makunduchi

Frequently asked questions

Does Zanzibar Youth Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Zanzibar Youth Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.