Sanaa Hostel is located on the beachfront in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 500 metres from Peace Memorial Museum. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as House of Wonders, Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar, and Old Dispensary. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and currency exchange for guests. Complete with a private bathroom, all units at the hostel are equipped with air conditioning, and some rooms will provide you with a seating area. Guests at Sanaa Hostel can enjoy a continental breakfast. Languages spoken at the reception include English and Swahili, and guests are invited to request guidance on the area when needed. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Hamamni Persian Baths and Old Fort of Zanzibar. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 6 km from Sanaa Hostel.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Zanzibar City, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast info

Continental


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lia
    Canada Canada
    I was pleasantly surprised with this hostel! I booked it late the night before and I asked if I could drop off my bags early morning. I had not received a reply when I arrived but I was welcomed warmly and told that I could check into my room...
  • Veronika
    Austria Austria
    It was very close to all the important sights in Stonetown. The price was great, for what we got offered. It is a hostel and not expensive but you definitely get more out of it. The host was so nice and treated us like family. We even got...
  • Ronja
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It is a family owned hostel and the owners are really good and genuine people, made sure I was really comfortable and looked after, I even got invited to break fast with them during Ramadan which was really delicious. The location is perfect and...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Sanaa Hostel

Most popular facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cooking class
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Car hire
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

Available 24 hours

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Sanaa Hostel

  • The prices at Sanaa Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Sanaa Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Sanaa Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Cooking class
    • Pub crawls
    • Beach
    • Walking tours

  • Check-in at Sanaa Hostel is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Sanaa Hostel is 1.3 miles from the centre of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.