[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Lala Hostel Travelers begin each morning with a tasty continental breakfast before setting out to explore Stone Town and the exotic wonders of Zanzibar Island ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23230000/23228300/23228249/ef70d078.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23230000/23228300/23228249/9b51a548.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23230000/23228300/23228249/fafd436a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23230000/23228300/23228249/46ac7412.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room, City View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23230000/23228300/23228249/47377f31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Lala Hostel in central Stone Town offers a comfy retreat with free in-room WiFi for planning or connecting with home. The staff excels in helping guests navigate the island, providing concierge services and tour bookings to maximize Zanzibar adventures. 4.0 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Air conditioning - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 3 - Oct. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=23228249&PinnedHotelID=23228249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=23228249&PinnedHotelID=23228249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 4 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=23228249&PinnedHotelID=23228249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=23228249&PinnedHotelID=23228249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 3 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=23228249&PinnedHotelID=23228249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=23228249&PinnedHotelID=23228249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=23228249&PinnedHotelID=23228249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=23228249&PinnedHotelID=23228249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Room, City View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23230000/23228300/23228249/134bf0f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, City View ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - 140 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23230000/23228300/23228249/3cda343a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Daily housekeeping - 500 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin 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.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Lala-Hostel.h23228249.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-Lala-Hostel.h23228249.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located near the beach, Lala Hostel is in Stone Town, a neighborhood in Zanzibar Town. Freddie Mercury Museum and People's Palace Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kidichi Spice Farm and Sea Cliff Golf Course. Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm are also worth visiting. [Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town.dx6143849) [View more Hostels in Zanzibar Town](https://www.expedia.ca/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-6.16359%2C39.18824&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=z_Pa14xJtT_yXJZmIQb3TX5Klbs=) 534 Benghan St, Zanzibar Town ### What's nearby - Shangani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Old Fort - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km ### Getting around - Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 21 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Forodhani Park - ‬6 min walk - ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬6 min walk - ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬3 min walk - ‪House of Karafuu - ‬4 min walk - ‪Lukmaan - ‬5 min walk ## About this property ### Lala Hostel Hostel located in Stone Town Lala Hostel provides free continental breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises - Concierge services and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms at Lala Hostel offer perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. ## Similar properties ![Deluxe Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, City View | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104220000/104216500/104216489/f15cd03e_edited_c9ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### AYAA LUXURY APARTMENT 4TH FLOOR Zanzibar Town - Washer - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 5.4 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=104216489&PinnedHotelID=104216489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, white sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99550000/99550000/99550000/0231cc2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Safari House Stone Town - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - 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Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - Housekeeping [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=95968412&PinnedHotelID=95968412&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Food and drink - Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### More - 1 building - 2 floors - Mosquito nets - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### More - Air conditioning - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know 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 credit cards and cash ### Property is also known as Lala Hostel Zanzibar Town Lala Zanzibar Town Lala Hostel Zanzibar Island/Stone Town Lala Hostel Zanzibar Town Lala Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lala Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Zanzibar Town ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lala Hostel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Lala Hostel? > Lala Hostel doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Lala Hostel? > Check-in begins at 2 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lala Hostel? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Where is Lala Hostel located? > Located in Stone Town, this hostel is steps from People's Palace Museum, Marahubi Palace, and Mbweni Ruins. Freddie Mercury Museum and Jaw's Corner are just steps away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lala Hostel Reviews 4.0 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 5.0 Cleanliness ### 2.0 Location ### 3.0 Staff & service ### 3.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 2/10 Terrible #### aurelie Sep 7, 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Arnaque, horrible, à fuire, déception totale Accueil horrible, aucune sympathie, pas de fenêtres dans la chambre!!! Réservation pas pris en compte donc on a du payer deux fois c'est une arnaque complète, sol salé, prise ne fonctionne pas, moustiquaire trouée de partout donc inutile, odeur bizarre humidité, petit déjeuner horrible, attendu 1h pour voir un responsable pour la réservation. À fuire!!!! ##### aurelie Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Luca, Roma, IT Aug 28, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Simple, nice and central hotel with new furnitures Nice location, super central. Clean and comfortable room with private bath. Half guesthouse and hostel. Staff not particularly warm. It as a pity that the breakfast is not included in the price. ##### Luca Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Georgetown](https://www.expedia.ca/Georgetown-Washington-Hotels.0-n107820-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [El Cozumeleño Beach Resort - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Cozumel-Hotels-El-Cozumeleno-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive.h527214.Hotel-Information) > > [Winery Hotels in Nova Scotia](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Nova-Scotia-Winery-Hotel.0-0-d11173-tWineryHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Mason Elephant Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Taro-Hotels-Mason-Elephant-Lodge.h2454938.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Mississauga](https://www.expedia.ca/Mississauga-Hotels.d7954.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Weston](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Fort-Lauderdale-Weston.h857134.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jersey City - Holland Tunnel by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Jersey-City-Hotels-Holiday-INN-EXP-Stes-Holland-Tunnel.h42422475.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Fort Lauderdale](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels.d601750.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Micro Boutique Living Wolfville](https://www.expedia.ca/Wolfville-Hotels-Micro-Boutique-Living-Wolfville.h9796113.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Arts Kensington](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Hotel-Arts-Kensington.h428606.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Oceania](https://www.expedia.ca/Rome-Hotels-Hotel-Oceania.h8317570.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-Hilton-Cancun-Mar-Caribe-All-Inclusive-Resort.h41491098.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Waterton Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Waterton-Park-Hotels.d181753.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Saint John Trade and Convention Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Saint-John-Trade-And-Convention-Centre-Hotels.0-l6220238-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Mountain View Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Canmore-Hotels-Mountain-View-Inn.h891196.Hotel-Information) > > [Motels Vaughan](https://www.expedia.ca/Vaughan-Motels.d9616-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotels in Yorkton](https://www.expedia.ca/Yorkton-Hotels.d10602.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Cheap Hotels in Merritt](https://www.expedia.ca/Merritt-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d10585-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Málaga (AGP) to Palma de Mallorca (PMI)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/agp/pmi/malaga-to-palma-de-mallorca) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Abbotsford (YXX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/yxx/edmonton-to-abbotsford) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/yyz/calgary-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Fort Myers (RSW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/rsw/toronto-to-fort-myers) > > [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Saskatoon (YXE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/yxe/ottawa-to-saskatoon) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Vienna (VIE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/vie/toronto-to-vienna) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Los Angeles](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Los-Angeles-Intl.d5783884.Car-Rental-Guide) > > [Car rentals in Runaway Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Runaway-Bay.d9336.Car-Rental-Guide) > > [Thrifty Car Rental Car Rentals In Corner Brook](https://www.expedia.ca/Thrifty-Car-Rental-Car-Rentals-In-Corner-Brook.d9579-c45.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) ### General > [Visit Nizhny Novgorod](https://www.expedia.ca/Nizhny-Novgorod.dx1361) > > [Visit Cabo San Lucas](https://www.expedia.ca/Cabo-San-Lucas.dx180032)