Market Backpackers - Hostel

Property class: 2

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Reviews

4.8 out of 10
At Market Backpackers - Hostel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A room with bunk beds and patterned curtains.

Economy Shared Dormitory, City View (For Men)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A room with bunk beds and patterned curtains.

Economy Shared Dormitory, City View (For Women)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Economy Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

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

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Market Backpackers - Hostel is in Stone Town, a neighborhood 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 an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving. Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide
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Market St, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar Urban

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a dome and arched windows.
    Christ Church Cathedral
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".
    Slave Market
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.
    Old Fort
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.
    Forodhani Gardens
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Malindi Mosque
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lukmaan Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Livingstone Beach Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • Zanzibar Coffeehouse
    2 min walk
  • 6 Degrees South
    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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
    • A front-desk safe, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Market Backpackers - Hostel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • 5 bathrooms with showers
    • Communal kitchens, ovens, and stovetops

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 elevator

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
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Market Backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 from Darajani Market, Slave Market, and Christ Church Cathedral. Hamamni Persian Baths and Shakti Temple are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Market Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

4.8

6.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

6.0

Staff & service

4.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
WiFi is avaliable in the room and wash room is big
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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2/10 Terrible

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