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Sultan Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Zanzibar Town

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Exterior
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Sultan Backpackers Hostel sits in Stone Town's center, where travelers can connect to in-room WiFi while planning their next move. The staff provides practical services like dry cleaning, laundry, and secure luggage storage, plus valuable tour guidance for exploring the area.

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Map
Mkunazini St, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Fort - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪taraab - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Sultan Backpackers Hostel

Hostel located in Stone Town
Sultan Backpackers Hostel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Sultan Backpackers Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Sultan Backpackers Hostel Zanzibar Town
Sultan Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Sultan Backpackers Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sultan Backpackers Hostel?

Sultan Backpackers Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sultan Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sultan Backpackers Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sultan Backpackers Hostel located?

Located in Stone Town, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral, Slave Market, and Jaw's Corner. Hamamni Persian Baths and St. Joseph's Cathedral are also within 5 minutes.

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