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Market Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
Zanzibar Town hostel in Stone Town with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Shower, towels
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
4.8

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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Market St, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar Urban
  • Popular LocationSlave Market5 min walk
  • Popular LocationShangani Beach9 min walk
  • Popular LocationZanzibar Ferry Terminal11 min walk
  • AirportZanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)18 min drive

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4/10 Poor

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Mar 5, 2020
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Room options

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory, City View (For Women)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, City View (For Women)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
5 bathrooms
Oven
Coffee/tea maker
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Economy Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
5 bathrooms
Oven
Coffee/tea maker
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds OR 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory, City View (For Men)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, City View (For Men)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
5 bathrooms
Oven
Coffee/tea maker
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
5 bathrooms
Oven
Coffee/tea maker
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Zanzibar Town

Located near the beach, Market Backpackers - Hostel is in Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town. Masingini Forest and Shangani Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving.
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What's nearby

  • Slave Market - 5 min walk
  • Old Fort - 8 min walk
  • Shangani Beach - 9 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 9 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 11 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cape Town Fish Market - 9 min walk
  • Lukmaan - 4 min walk
  • House of Karafuu - 7 min walk
  • Abyssinian Maritim - 9 min walk
  • Beach House Restaurant - 12 min walk

About this property

Market Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel located in Stone Town
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services at Market Backpackers - Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket information, a TV in reception and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Market Backpackers - Hostel offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 5 bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, ovens and stovetops

Languages

Arabic, English

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
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 30000.00 per vehicle (return)

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 any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Market Backpackers Hostel Zanzibar Town
Market Backpackers Zanzibar Town
Market Backpackers
Market Backpackers - Hostel Zanzibar Town
Market Backpackers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Market Backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Market Backpackers - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Market Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Market Backpackers - Hostel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Market Backpackers - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 30000.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Market Backpackers - Hostel located?

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

Market Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

4.8
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6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tuncay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
WiFi is avaliable in the room and wash room is big
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

giwon

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020