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Market Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, towels

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Market St, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar Urban
  • Darajani Market
    1 min walk
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    3 min walk
  • Hamamni Persian Baths
    4 min walk
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    18 min drive

Room options

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, City View (For Men)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Market Backpackers - Hostel

Zanzibar Town hostel in Stone Town with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
Along with a rooftop terrace, this hostel has a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Bathrooms are shared.
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Market Backpackers - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Darajani Market. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, multilingual staff and a rooftop terrace
  • Steps from Darajani Market and Slave Market
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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

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

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

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
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

  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Market Backpackers - Hostel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

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