Title: Sultan Backpackers Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6143849&destination=Zanzibar+Town%2C+Mjini+Magharibi+Region%2C+Tanzania&selected=76415375&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Sultan Backpackers Hostel Travelers find a peaceful retreat in Stone Town's historic atmosphere, with expert tour assistance that opens doors to authentic local adventures ## Photo gallery for Sultan Backpackers Hostel ![Free WiFi, bed sheets - Sultan Backpackers Hostel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76420000/76415400/76415375/43ee8364.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sultan Backpackers Hostel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76420000/76415400/76415375/e4e89adb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sultan Backpackers Hostel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76420000/76415400/76415375/75855cb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sultan Backpackers Hostel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76420000/76415400/76415375/9416d804.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Sultan Backpackers Hostel (Zanzibar Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76420000/76415400/76415375/1ba09373.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Sultan Backpackers Hostel sits in Stone Town's center, where travelers can connect to in-room WiFi while planning their next move. The staff provides practical services like dry cleaning, laundry, and secure luggage storage, plus valuable tour guidance for exploring the area. ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room - Housekeeping ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=76415375&PinnedHotelID=76415375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=76415375&PinnedHotelID=76415375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04&selected=76415375&PinnedHotelID=76415375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04&selected=76415375&PinnedHotelID=76415375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=76415375&PinnedHotelID=76415375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=76415375&PinnedHotelID=76415375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=76415375&PinnedHotelID=76415375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=76415375&PinnedHotelID=76415375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ## You may also like Ad ![Honeymoon Suite | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84000/83951/1c4c7c73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Zanzibar Serena Hotel Stone Town - Pool - Spa - Kids’ pool - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 248 reviews £207 includes taxes & fees 30 Apr - 1 May [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Zanzibar-Serena-Hotel.h83951.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-30&chkout=2026-5-1&rm1=a2®ionId=6143849&destination=Zanzibar Town&destType=MARKET&latLong=-6.16519,39.198918&searchId=1994f4ab-0dcb-450e-926a-0692005b0e33&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63860000/63851000/63850904/0c21e7a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### The Manor House by Sansi Zanzibar Town - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available - Laundry room 7.4 Good 6 reviews £40 includes taxes & fees 19 Apr - 20 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-The-Manor-House-Zanzibar.h63850904.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-19&chkout=2026-4-20&rm1=a2®ionId=6143849&destination=Zanzibar Town&destType=MARKET&latLong=-6.16519,39.198918&searchId=1994f4ab-0dcb-450e-926a-0692005b0e33&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Lunch, dinner, brunch served; international cuisine, beach views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15720000/15710700/15710652/bde2a4c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort Zanzibar Town - Pool - Breakfast included - Kids’ pool - Parking included 8.2 Very good 184 reviews £87 includes taxes & fees 19 Apr - 20 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Golden-Tulip-Zanzibar-Resort.h15710652.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-19&chkout=2026-4-20&rm1=a2®ionId=6143849&destination=Zanzibar Town&destType=MARKET&latLong=-6.16519,39.198918&searchId=1994f4ab-0dcb-450e-926a-0692005b0e33&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![2 outdoor pools](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69370000/69364700/69364609/a7c2cae7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Zanzibar Town - Pool - Spa - Kids’ pool - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 122 reviews £168 includes taxes & fees 19 Apr - 20 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Golden-Tulip-Zanzibar-Airport.h69364609.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-19&chkout=2026-4-20&rm1=a2®ionId=6143849&destination=Zanzibar Town&destType=MARKET&latLong=-6.16519,39.198918&searchId=1994f4ab-0dcb-450e-926a-0692005b0e33&top_cur=GBP) ![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-Sultan-Backpackers-Hostel.h76415375.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Sultan-Backpackers-Hostel.h76415375.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located near the beach, Sultan Backpackers Hostel is in Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town. House of Wonders and Peace Memorial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm. [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-6.16455%2C39.19148&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2uvnjFpWaFztmmO-skl5QNDcbO8=) Mkunazini St, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region ### What's nearby - ![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 - ![Christ Church Cathedral](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 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 5 min walk \- 0.3 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 7 min walk \- 0.4 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 9 min walk - Lukmaan Restaurant 2 min walk - House of Karafuu 6 min walk - Secret Garden 5 min walk - Zenji Garden Café 9 min walk ## About this property ### Sultan Backpackers Hostel Hostel located in Stone Town Sultan Backpackers Hostel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Sultan Backpackers Hostel include amenities, such as free WiFi. 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No on-site parking available ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Shower - Towels provided ### More - Ceiling fan ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight Front desk staffed during limited hours Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 any lifts No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Sultan Backpackers Hostel Zanzibar Town Sultan Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sultan Backpackers Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sultan Backpackers Hostel? ### What time is check-in at Sultan Backpackers Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Sultan Backpackers Hostel? ### Where is Sultan Backpackers Hostel located? ## Have a question? 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