Hostels and backpacker stays in Zanzibar
Cheap beds, other travellers and a beach outside. The backpacker scene concentrates at Paje on the kite coast and in Stone Town, with a few places in the north.
How this list is built: Hostels and backpacker properties in our portfolio, ordered by guest rating.
Frequently asked
- How much is a hostel bed in Zanzibar?
- Roughly 15 to 30 USD a night for a dorm bed, more in the December to February peak.
- What is the cheapest way from the airport to Paje?
- A shared transfer if your arrival matches other guests, otherwise a private car at a fixed price. Both are on our transfers page.