Title: zLife Hostel 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) # zLife Hostel Hostel with a restaurant, steps from House of Wonders ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22700000/22698700/22698669/739d7bde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22700000/22698700/22698669/d9e23ede.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22700000/22698700/22698669/4bb43ada.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shared Dormitory, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22700000/22698700/22698669/d0bd49b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22700000/22698700/22698669/4f07f2e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies zLife Hostel, steps from Old Fort, offers a welcoming base with a fitness center, dry cleaning, and an on-site restaurant. Relax in the quiet garden or stay connected with in-room WiFi. Close to Forodhani Gardens and House of Wonders. 7.4 Good ## Popular amenities - Gym - Breakfast available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 15 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=22698669&PinnedHotelID=22698669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=22698669&PinnedHotelID=22698669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 16 - Nov 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=22698669&PinnedHotelID=22698669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=22698669&PinnedHotelID=22698669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 21 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=22698669&PinnedHotelID=22698669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=22698669&PinnedHotelID=22698669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 28 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=22698669&PinnedHotelID=22698669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=22698669&PinnedHotelID=22698669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 8 of 8 rooms ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22700000/22698700/22698669/e4d3c6e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Fridge Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Electric kettle Oven - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22700000/22698700/22698669/e4d3c6e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Fridge Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Electric kettle Oven - 183 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22700000/22698700/22698669/e4d3c6e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Fridge Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Electric kettle Oven Shared/communal kitchen - 258 sq ft - Sleeps 6 - 6 Single Bunk Beds ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22700000/22698700/22698669/e4d3c6e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge 2 bedrooms Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Electric kettle Oven Shared/communal kitchen - 312 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 10 - 10 Single Beds ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22700000/22698700/22698669/e4d3c6e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Fridge Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Electric kettle Oven Shared/communal kitchen - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Single Bunk Beds ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22700000/22698700/22698669/e4d3c6e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### City Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Connecting Rooms ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Fridge Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Electric kettle Oven Shared/communal kitchen - 376 sq ft - Sleeps 10 - 5 Single Bunk Beds ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22700000/22698700/22698669/e4d3c6e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Fridge Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Electric kettle Oven - 258 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22700000/22698700/22698669/e4d3c6e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Fridge Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Electric kettle Oven Shared/communal kitchen Coffee/tea maker - 161 sq ft - 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. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-ZLife-Hostel.h22698669.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-ZLife-Hostel.h22698669.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-6.16218%2C39.18837&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=w7gDcSdMiaa1gIEHBWvgG0AK6kI=) Gizenga Street 159, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar #### What's nearby - Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Shangani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Nakupenda Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles #### Getting around - Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Forodhani Park - ‬4 min walk - ‪House of Karafuu - ‬1 min walk - ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬4 min walk - ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬4 min walk - ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### zLife Hostel Hostel near Old Fort Located close to Forodhani Gardens and House of Wonders, zLife Hostel provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a gym and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage - A vending machine, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe - A 24-hour front desk and meeting rooms Room features All guest rooms at zLife Hostel offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Other amenities include: - Communal kitchens with fridges, ovens and stovetops - Cookware/dishes/utensils, electric kettles and portable fans ## Similar properties ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11010000/11000200/11000110/8859d08b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hiliki House Stone Town - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 44 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=11000110&PinnedHotelID=11000110&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - 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 ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 6 per person - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Gym ### Family friendly - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Vending machine ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - 1 building - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Private or shared bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator - Shared kitchen access ### More - Air conditioning - Portable fan ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2 PM Minimum check-in age - 12 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### 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 Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets stay for free Service animals are welcome Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 6 per person - Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one way) 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 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 zLife Hostel Zanzibar Town zLife Zanzibar Town zLife Hostel Zanzibar Town zLife Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation zLife Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Zanzibar Town ## Frequently asked questions ### Is zLife Hostel pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at zLife Hostel? > Check-in begins at 2 PM. ### What time is check-out at zLife Hostel? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Does zLife Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies. ### Where is zLife Hostel located? > Located in Stone Town, this hostel is steps away from House of Wonders, Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens. Hamamni Persian Baths and Nakupenda Beach are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? 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