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ZH Backpackers

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Zanzibar Town

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Interior
Double Room
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Single Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo
Interior
ZH Backpackers, in Stone Town's center, offers a comfy base for island exploration. Guests enjoy WiFi in common areas and a substantial breakfast. Communal kitchens with microwaves make meal prep simple and convenient.

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Kiponda St, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region

What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Fort - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬5 min walk

About this property

ZH Backpackers

Guesthouse located in Stone Town
ZH Backpackers provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Lockers

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

ZH Backpackers Guesthouse
ZH Backpackers Zanzibar Town
ZH Backpackers Guesthouse Zanzibar Town

Frequently asked questions

Is ZH Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ZH Backpackers?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at ZH Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at ZH Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ZH Backpackers located?

Located in Stone Town, this guesthouse is steps from Darajani Market, Shakti Temple, and Christ Church Cathedral. Hamamni Persian Baths and Malindi Mosque are also within 5 minutes.

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