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Market Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Zanzibar Town with rooftop terrace and free breakfast

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Economy Shared Dormitory, City View (For Men)
Shower, towels

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$42
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

Explore the area

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Market St, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar Urban
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Economy Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds OR 2 Large Single Beds

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Zanzibar Town

Market Backpackers - Hostel puts you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, within steps of Darajani Market and Slave Market. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast, free self-parking and a rooftop terrace. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Added amenities include a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Stone Town hostel include Christ Church Cathedral and Hamamni Persian Baths.
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What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Slave Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Fort - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Market Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel in Zanzibar Town with rooftop terrace and free breakfast
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Market Backpackers - Hostel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Zanzibar Town hostel.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Market Backpackers - Hostel offers 2 shared accommodations with air conditioning, coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. This Zanzibar Town hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

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

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 shared bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Market Backpackers - Hostel.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Market Backpackers - Hostel?

Market Backpackers - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Market Backpackers - Hostel?

As of 15 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Market Backpackers - Hostel on 16 Feb 2026 start from AU$41.82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Market Backpackers - Hostel?

Yep, Market Backpackers - Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Market Backpackers - Hostel?

Yep, Market Backpackers - Hostel is a short 9-minute walk from Shangani Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Does Market Backpackers - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Market Backpackers - Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Market Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Market Backpackers - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Market Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

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