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Your Zanzibar Place

Zanzibar · Tanzania

Your Zanzibar Place

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85% GOOD
High confidence 571 reviews
It's a solid hostel, you're almost guaranteed to talk to people and have a good time
2nd best in Zanzibar 2nd best in Tanzania
Bed bug reports Showing 5 reports · 2 in the last 12 months
  1. Possible Google Maps

    - Zimmer wurde versehentlich doppelt bezahlt. Besitzer weigerte sich, mir das Geld zurückzugeben und gab mir falsche Trackingnummer an. Er wurde ausfällig, abwertend und beleidigend. Er schuldet mir USD 120.- und wurde von Booking.com verwarnt - es ist extrem laut und betrunkene Menschen wecken das ganze Hostel auf - Einheimische hängen an der Bar rum und belästigen Frauen - Koch kostet Essen des Kunden mit den Händen und kocht weiter, ohne diese zu waschen (ich hatte Magenprobleme bis ich nicht mehr dort ass. Ein Freund von mir hatte eine Lebensmittelvergiftung nach dem Essen dort) - WLAN nur im Restaurant nicht in den Zimmern - Matrazen hatten Bettwanzen und sind durchgelegen - es liegt nicht am Strand

  2. Possible Google Maps

    Es hatte Bettwanzen. Und das schlimmste war, der Besitzer hat uns um 120 Dollar betrogen.

  3. Possible Google Maps

    It was an okay place, but we ended up with itchy rashes from bugs in the bed. And some of the bartending staff made us feel uncomfortable so we avoided the bar the rest of our stay. I wouldn’t recommend this place if you want to feel safe and clean.

  4. Confirmed Google Maps

    The hotel isn’t good as you see in a photos , the owner isn’t friendly and ruthless, so many time he had a fight with the clients, Rubbish hope not to comeback there.In side the room so much rat and bedbug not sleeping well.

  5. Confirmed Google Maps

    This place was so great but on my last day I discovered I had so many bedbug bites from here. I hadn’t stayed at any hostel before so it had to be this place. So sad :(

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Vibe Analysis

Twice-weekly Balkan-style family dinner gives Your Zanzibar Place a real social anchor, not just a bar with beds nearby. The hostel sits very close to Paje beach, with a sandy, open common area, music, cocktails, hammocks, table tennis, darts, volleyball, and plenty of space to hang around after the ocean. The mood is backpacker, beachy, and loose: friendly staff, fair prices, tasty food, and an easy setup for solo travelers who want to meet people. It is not trying to be a polished resort. Think simple huts and bungalows, cold drinks, shared tables, beach plans, and that sticky Zanzibar feeling where a short booking can quietly stretch longer. Rooms and facilities can be basic, and comfort varies. Some rooms are clean and cozy, while others may feel hot, humid, musty, noisy, or too rustic. The strongest fit is for social travelers who want Paje beach, a lively bar, and a low-friction place to plug into the scene.

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  • This is a simple backpacker hostel, not a fancy resort. 3 mentions Last mentioned Feb 26, 2026
  • Noise from the bar, nearby nightlife, generators, traffic, or other rooms can make sleep difficult. 3 mentions Last mentioned Jan 5, 2026
  • Some rooms may be hot, humid, musty, very basic, or affected by bugs. 3 mentions Last mentioned Dec 31, 2024
  • Power, water, Wi-Fi, and hot water may be unreliable; Wi-Fi may work best in common areas. 3 mentions Last mentioned Jan 5, 2026
  • Some showers are cold or outdoors with limited privacy. 3 mentions Last mentioned Jan 3, 2026
  • A towel deposit and limits on outside food or drinks may apply. 3 mentions Last mentioned Jan 5, 2026
  • The area and common spaces may feel uncomfortable for some women, especially around unwanted attention from men. 3 mentions Last mentioned Jan 19, 2026
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👕 Laundry 🅿️ Free Parking 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍺 Bar
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