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# 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

## Photo gallery for Lala Hostel

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- 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.

## Reviews

4.0

## Popular amenities

- Breakfast included
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Housekeeping
- 24/7 front desk

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## Room options

### View all photos for Standard Room, City View

![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

- City view
- 140 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed

### View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin 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

- City view
- 500 sq ft
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed

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## 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)

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534 Benghan St, Zanzibar Town

### What's nearby

- ![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 \- 0.3 km
- ![Anglican Cathedral which includes 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  
5 min walk \- 0.5 km
- ![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  
5 min walk \- 0.5 km
- ![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 \- 0.5 km
- ![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  
7 min walk \- 0.6 km

### Getting around

- Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)  
21 min drive

### Restaurants

- Forodhani Park  
6 min walk
- Lukmaan Restaurant  
5 min walk
- House of Karafuu  
4 min walk
- Livingstone Beach Restaurant  
4 min walk
- Zenji Garden Café  
6 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:

- A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and luggage storage
- Smoke-free premises and tour/ticket assistance

Room features

All guestrooms at Lala Hostel offer perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. 

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## 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

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

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

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### How much is parking?

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### Where is Lala Hostel located?

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## Reviews

## Lala Hostel Reviews

4.0

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### 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

## Reviews

### 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

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