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zLife Hostel

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

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Shared Dormitory, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Gizenga Street 159, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar
  • Old Fort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Forodhani Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Slave Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 24.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Beds

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Economy Double Room

Highlights

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

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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City Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Connecting Rooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 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
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 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
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

About the area

Zanzibar Town

ZLife Hostel puts you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, within steps of Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a short walk of this Stone Town hostel include House of Wonders and Hamamni Persian Baths.
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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

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬4 min walk

About this property

zLife Hostel

Hostel with a fitness centre, steps from House of Wonders
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A fitness centre, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at zLife Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Zanzibar Town hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
ZLife Hostel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and portable fans. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Polish, Russian, Swahili

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

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash.

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

What is the cancellation policy at zLife Hostel?

ZLife Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to zLife Hostel?

Yep, zLife Hostel is a short 2-minute walk from Shangani Beach.

Does zLife Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at zLife Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at zLife Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at zLife Hostel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at zLife Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at zLife Hostel?

Furry friends are welcome at zLife Hostel, with food and water bowls on offer.

zLife Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Fabienne

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018