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zLife Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near House of Wonders

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Meeting facility
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7,4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Oven
Stovetop
  • 24.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Oven
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Oven
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Oven
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Oven
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Oven
Stovetop
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Oven
Stovetop
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Oven
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

  • Old Fort - 2 min walk
  • Shangani Beach - 2 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 6 min walk
  • Slave Market - 7 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

zLife Hostel

Located just 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from the airport, zLife Hostel offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the fitness center for a workout. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, French, German, Polish, Russian, Swahili

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 12
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 12
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Pets

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
DONE

Transfers

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

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

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

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 6 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 15 per vehicle (one way)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts cash.

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

Does zLife Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, zLife 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.
Are pets allowed at zLife Hostel?
Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by zLife Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 15 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at zLife Hostel?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at zLife Hostel and nearby?
ZLife Hostel has a fitness center and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near zLife Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around zLife Hostel like?
ZLife Hostel is located near Shangani Beach in Stone Town, a short 2-minute walk from Old Fort and 3 minutes' walk from Forodhani Gardens.

zLife Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7,4

Good

8,8/10

Cleanliness

6,0/10

Staff & service

7,4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

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
Fabienne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Lily, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Chris, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review