Market Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
City centre hostel in Zanzibar Town

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Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Shower, towels

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
Feel at home
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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Economy Shared Dormitory, City View (For Women)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
5 bathrooms
Oven
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Economy Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
5 bathrooms
Oven
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds OR 2 Large Single Beds

Economy Shared Dormitory, City View (For Men)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
5 bathrooms
Oven
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
5 bathrooms
Oven
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Market St, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar Urban

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 5 min walk
  • Old Fort - 8 min walk
  • Shangani Beach - 9 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 9 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 18 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Market Backpackers - Hostel

Located just 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from the airport, Market Backpackers - Hostel offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby scuba-diving, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

Arabic, English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 2 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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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
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
DONE

Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No alcohol allowed on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared accommodations

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TZS 30000.00 per vehicle (return)
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Market Backpackers - Hostel Zanzibar Town
Market Backpackers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Market Backpackers - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Market Backpackers - 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Market Backpackers - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Market Backpackers - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Market Backpackers - Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TZS 30000.00 per vehicle return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Market Backpackers - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Market Backpackers - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as scuba-diving.
What's the area around Market Backpackers - Hostel like?
Market Backpackers - Hostel is in Stone Town, a short 5-minute walk from Slave Market and 8 minutes' walk from Old Fort.

Market Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

4.8

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

WiFi is avaliable in the room and wash room is big
Tuncay, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

giwon, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review