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zLife Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, steps from House of Wonders

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Shared Dormitory, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View
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zLife Hostel, steps from Old Fort, offers a welcoming base with a fitness center, dry cleaning, and an on-site restaurant. Relax in the quiet garden or stay connected with in-room WiFi. Close to Forodhani Gardens and House of Wonders.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

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Air conditioning
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 29 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room

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Air conditioning
Fridge
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only

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Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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City Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Connecting Rooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the area

Map
Gizenga Street 159, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar

What's nearby

  • House of Wonders - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shangani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪6 Degrees South - ‬5 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

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

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

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 Nakupenda Beach are also within 5 minutes.

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