Title: ZH Backpackers Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # ZH Backpackers Guesthouse in Zanzibar Town ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48210000/48207900/48207808/faff5645.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48210000/48207900/48207808/906962c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48210000/48207900/48207808/2a31526d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Single Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48210000/48207900/48207808/dfc14300.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48210000/48207900/48207808/cc5a0fc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies ZH Backpackers, in Stone Town's center, offers a comfy base for island exploration. Guests enjoy WiFi in common areas and a substantial breakfast. Communal kitchens with microwaves make meal prep simple and convenient. 2.0 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Kitchen - Housekeeping - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 9 - Nov 10](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=48207808&PinnedHotelID=48207808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=48207808&PinnedHotelID=48207808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 10 - Nov 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=48207808&PinnedHotelID=48207808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=48207808&PinnedHotelID=48207808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=48207808&PinnedHotelID=48207808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=48207808&PinnedHotelID=48207808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 21 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=48207808&PinnedHotelID=48207808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=48207808&PinnedHotelID=48207808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48210000/48207900/48207808/cc5a0fc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room ### Highlights Fridge Fan Private bathroom Microwave Stovetop Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils Daily housekeeping Fan Private bathroom Microwave Refrigerator Cookware, dishware, and utensils Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48210000/48207900/48207808/c60d1b48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room ### Highlights Fridge Fan Private bathroom Microwave Stovetop Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils Daily housekeeping Fan Private bathroom Microwave Refrigerator Cookware, dishware, and utensils Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-ZH-Backpackers.h48207808.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-ZH-Backpackers.h48207808.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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-6.16122%2C39.19297&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Wi_lhFbPx_-0m2UaSKCdEJKrdbw=) Kiponda St, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region #### What's nearby - Slave Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Shangani Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Old Fort - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles #### Getting around - Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Forodhani Park - ‬7 min walk - ‪House of Karafuu - ‬6 min walk - ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬5 min walk - ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬7 min walk - ‪Secret Garden - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### ZH Backpackers Guest house located in Stone Town ZH Backpackers provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. Other perks include: - English breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property More amenities include: - Showers and shampoo - Communal kitchens, fridges and microwaves ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/100000000/99994400/99994344/17f66f1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Adelina Zanzibar Mangapwani - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Parking included 7.6 Good 4 reviews £98 includes taxes & fees 20 Nov - 21 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=99994344&PinnedHotelID=99994344&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 outdoor pools](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69370000/69364700/69364609/0853bc68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Zanzibar Town - Pool - Spa - Kids pool - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 102 reviews £174 includes taxes & fees 15 Nov - 16 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=69364609&PinnedHotelID=69364609&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Room (Violetta) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/6ffa55e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Emerson Spice Hotel Stone Town - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 94 reviews £93 includes taxes & fees 14 Nov - 15 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15260000/15259500/15259463/560df2ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique Stone Town - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.0 Very good 124 reviews £77 includes taxes & fees 28 Nov - 29 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=15259463&PinnedHotelID=15259463&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9860000/9854500/9854453/0472889c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Park Hyatt Zanzibar Stone Town - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 259 reviews £378 includes taxes & fees 10 Nov - 11 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=9854453&PinnedHotelID=9854453&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3881700/3881643/c7da3c10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Seyyida Hotel And Spa Stone Town - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Free WiFi 8.2 Very good 217 reviews £83 includes taxes & fees 22 Nov - 23 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=3881643&PinnedHotelID=3881643&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2400000/2392300/2392285/defa9a17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Swahili House Stone Town - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Free WiFi 8.2 Very good 63 reviews £101 includes taxes & fees 10 Nov - 11 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=2392285&PinnedHotelID=2392285&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Ecotours](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95960000/95954400/95954317/a7618b04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Neisha Hotel Zanzibar Stone Town - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Business services - Laundry 7.6 Good 14 reviews £27 includes taxes & fees 15 Nov - 16 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=95954317&PinnedHotelID=95954317&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Food and drink - Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children ### Family friendly - In-room microwave - In-room refrigerator ### Conveniences - Lockers ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Shared kitchen access ### More - Fan ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight Early check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property for check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 5 for adults and from USD 5 for children 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 ### Property is also known as ZH Backpackers Guesthouse ZH Backpackers Zanzibar Town ZH Backpackers Guesthouse Zanzibar Town ## Frequently asked questions ### Is ZH Backpackers pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at ZH Backpackers? > This guest house doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at ZH Backpackers? > Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at ZH Backpackers? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is ZH Backpackers located? > Located in Stone Town, this guesthouse is steps away from Darajani Market, Shakti Temple and Christ Church Cathedral. Hamamni Persian Baths and Malindi Mosque are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## ZH Backpackers Reviews 2.0 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) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 2.0/10 Cleanliness ### 2.0/10 Staff & service ### 2.0/10 Amenities ### 2.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 2.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 2/10 Terrible #### Saikat 21 Nov 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This property does not exist. Expedia charged me in advance. 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