Sanaa Hostel
Sanaa Hostel
Sanaa Hostel is located on the beachfront in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 500 metres from Peace Memorial Museum. The property is set less than 1 km from House of Wonders, a 12-minute walk from Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar and 1.2 km from 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. A continental breakfast is available daily at Sanaa Hostel. Languages spoken at the reception include English and Swahili. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Hamamni Persian Baths and Old Fort of Zanzibar. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 6 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kawenze
Kenya“Friendly and professional staffs who made me feel valued and appreciated. The proximity to key attractions enhanced my overall travel experience which is worth revisiting.” 
Isabelle
United Kingdom“Such a lovely family and welcoming every time! Flexible and really happy to help, they were definitely the highlight! Had a wonderful breakfast here, and they are just the nicest people so happy to support them.”- Swana
South Africa“The owner took extra care of us and was very helpful to us, we even went back to stay at his place for two more days. He negotiated our activity prices and we did all the activities we wanted.” 
Stevecofield United Kingdom“The location was excellent, you could walk anywhere. The staff were lovely. Breakfast was simple but filling. The aircon and WiFi both worked very well. It was handy having an ATM right next door.. the bed was very comfortable.”
Amanda United Kingdom“Great location, very nice staff & great value for money. Beware booking a "triple room with bathroom" as it is a dorm room. Complained to owner who was particularly unhelpful. L”
Stefan
Austria“Good location close to Portuguese square; ATM next door; Big breakfast; Owner and staff very friendly, owner organized transport to Mtoni palace and to ferry for us; AC and mosquito net in room, mosquito net without any holes;”
Zahra
Singapore“Super friendly staff. Breakfast was lovely. Really attentive and accommodating. Highly recommend!”
Paula
Netherlands“The hosts are very welcoming and helpful, the hostel is in a more quiet location, however still close to the main part of the city. Breakfast was great.”
Tobias
Germany“The owner is very kind and helpful in organising trips and transportation. He even speaks German. His son is sometimes the driver for the trips and he is also very kind! It was very nice doing a daytrip with him. The price for the trip seems...”
Julian Germany“Roger, his son Farees and their family were the most kindest people. From the very first moment we felt at home in a family. They provided us with honest information and their help and care was far above anything we experienced so far. Although...”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Sanaa Hostel
Most popular facilities
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
Outdoors
- Beachfront
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
PetsPets 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)
InternetNo internet access available.
ParkingNo parking available.
Reception services
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Laundry
Safety & security
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional 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
House rulesSanaa Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Legal information
FAQs about Sanaa Hostel
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Check-in at Sanaa Hostel is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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The nearest beach is just 450 yards from Sanaa Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Sanaa Hostel is 1.3 miles from the centre of Zanzibar City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Sanaa Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Beachfront
- Evening entertainment
- Cooking class
- Pub crawls
- Beach
- Walking tours
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Guests staying at Sanaa Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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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.
