Title: Market Backpackers - Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=25167324&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Market Backpackers - Hostel Travelers soak in panoramic views from the rooftop terrace before stepping out to discover Stone Town's historic streets, with helpful multilingual staff on hand ## Photo gallery for Market Backpackers - Hostel ![Reception - Market Backpackers - Hostel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25170000/25167400/25167324/39946251.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Shower, towels - Market Backpackers - Hostel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25170000/25167400/25167324/d2ccdb64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Market Backpackers - Hostel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25170000/25167400/25167324/1f9ce1bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Economy Shared Dormitory, City View (For Men) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Market Backpackers - Hostel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25170000/25167400/25167324/c3597663.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Market Backpackers - Hostel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25170000/25167400/25167324/bd84db61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Market Backpackers - Hostel sits in Stone Town's center, offering continental breakfast and in-room WiFi for guests. The rooftop terrace provides a perfect retreat after exploring, while dry cleaning/laundry services and multilingual staff ensure a comfortable stay. ## Reviews 4.8 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Housekeeping £22 includes taxes & fees 25 Feb - 26 Feb ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb 21 - Feb 22](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=25167324&PinnedHotelID=25167324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=25167324&PinnedHotelID=25167324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb 22 - Feb 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=25167324&PinnedHotelID=25167324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=25167324&PinnedHotelID=25167324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=25167324&PinnedHotelID=25167324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=25167324&PinnedHotelID=25167324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=25167324&PinnedHotelID=25167324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=25167324&PinnedHotelID=25167324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory, City View (For Men) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25170000/25167400/25167324/1f9ce1bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Shared Dormitory, City View (For Men) ### Highlights Air conditioning Ceiling fan 5 bathrooms Stovetop Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Shared/communal kitchen - 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25170000/25167400/25167324/1f9ce1bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Shared Dormitory, City View (For Women) ### Highlights Air conditioning Ceiling fan 5 bathrooms Stovetop Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Shared/communal kitchen - City view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### Economy Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, City View ### Highlights Air conditioning Separate bedroom Ceiling fan 5 bathrooms Stovetop Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker - City view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 6 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds OR 2 Large Single Beds ### Basic Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Separate bedroom Ceiling fan 5 bathrooms Stovetop Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Market-Backpackers-Hostel.h25167324.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Market-Backpackers-Hostel.h25167324.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located near the beach, Market Backpackers - Hostel is in Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town. Masingini Forest and Nakupenda Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving. [Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zanzibar-Town.dx6143849) [View more Hostels in Zanzibar Town](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zanzibar-Town-Hostels.d6143849-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.16222%2C39.19325&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rfy9y_chBuO8NRcheeWETvb3wwk=) Market St, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar Urban ### What's nearby - ![Anglican Cathedral featuring heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120018/07f303a6-9471-43e4-9d02-1fac750c8ba0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Christ Church Cathedral 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Slave Market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120012/d9503427-28a6-4f3f-b6c5-2cf7c286614c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Slave Market 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![House of Wonders](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120010/c03f920f-5a42-47de-aa4f-5411ab08dc6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) House of Wonders 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Forodhani Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120014/90defd7d-e3c9-49ac-b4e9-3f5f4d5bb4d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Forodhani Gardens 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Old Fort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120008/c5b3d952-5bae-4027-a200-65434844f8fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Old Fort 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles ### 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 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 round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and a TV in reception - Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff Room features All guest rooms at Market Backpackers - Hostel offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Other conveniences in all rooms include: - 5 bathrooms with showers - Communal kitchens, ovens and stovetops ## Similar properties ![In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105800000/105794200/105794137/e835f157.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hanaia House Stone Town - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Housekeeping 9.0 Wonderful 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=105794137&PinnedHotelID=105794137&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98220000/98213700/98213636/9521b543.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Flamingo Guest House Stone Town - 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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 Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: TZS 30000.00 per vehicle (return) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property ### 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 ### Is Market Backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Market Backpackers - Hostel? ### How much is parking at Market Backpackers - Hostel? ### What time is check-in at Market Backpackers - Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Market Backpackers - Hostel? ### Does Market Backpackers - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Market Backpackers - Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Market Backpackers - Hostel Reviews 4.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 6.0 Staff & service ### 4.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Tuncay 24 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort WiFi is avaliable in the room and wash room is big ##### Tuncay Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### giwon 5 Mar 2020 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### giwon Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 29 Feb 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Blouberg Beachfront Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Blouberg-Beachfront-Accommodation.h12386325.Hotel-Information) > > [La Passion by Masaya Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cartagena-Hotels-La-Passion-By-Masaya.h7500684.Hotel-Information) > > [All-Inclusive Hotels in Philippines](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Philippines-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d145-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Knights Court Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Great-Yarmouth-Hotels-Knights-Court-Hotel.h2286304.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Wormerveer](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wormerveer-Hotels.d6214751.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels with Waterpark in Thessaloniki](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thessaloniki-Hotels-Waterpark-Hotel.0-0-d3186-twaterparkhotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels with Breakfast in London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Hotel-With-Breakfast.0-0-d178279-thotelwithbreakfast.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Knutsford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Knutsford-Hotels.d182563.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Bunyola](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bunyola-Hotels.d6124116.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels with Entertainment in Southampton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Southampton-Hotels-Hotel-With-Entertainment.0-0-d3245-thotelwithentertainment.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hôtel VoulezVous by Les Etincelles ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tignes-Hotels-Hotel-VoulezVous-Tignes-Le-Lac.h69946417.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Esperanza](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Esperanza-Hotels.d553248635973480077.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels with Entertainment in Bulgaria](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Bulgaria-Hotel-With-Entertainment.0-0-d26-thotelwithentertainment.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) ### Flights > [Flights from Manises (VLC) to Nice (NCE)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/vlc/nce/valencia-to-nice) > > [Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Muelheim an der Ruhr (ESS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/man/ess/manchester-to-essen) > > [Flights from Shinyanga (SHY) to Dar es Salaam (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/shy/dar/shinyanga-to-dar-es-salaam) > > [Flights from Newcastle-upon-Tyne (NCL) to Dubai (DWC)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ncl/dwc/newcastle-to-dubai) > > [Flights from Gatwick (LGW) to Saint-Christophe (AOT)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lgw/aot/london-to-aosta) ### Packages > [Kogel Bay Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kogel-Bay-Beach-Helderberg-Rural.d6090909.Attraction) > > [Colchester Town Hall](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Town-Hall-Colchester.d553248634340810372.Attraction) > > [Hammerfest Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hammerfest.d1451.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### Holiday Rentals ### General > [Visit Mazatlán](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mazatlan.dx180011) > > [Visit Tiruchirappalli](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tiruchirappalli.dx3540) > > [Visit Busselton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Busselton.dx10244) ---