Title: zLife Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/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) ![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](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) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22700000/22698700/22698669/d9e23ede.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. 9 - Nov. 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=22698669&PinnedHotelID=22698669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=22698669&PinnedHotelID=22698669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 10 - Nov. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=22698669&PinnedHotelID=22698669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=22698669&PinnedHotelID=22698669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 14 - Nov. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=22698669&PinnedHotelID=22698669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=22698669&PinnedHotelID=22698669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 21 - 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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 Refrigerator Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Electric kettle Oven Shared/communal kitchen Air conditioning Heating Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Refrigerator Coffee/tea maker - 258 sq ft - Sleeps 6 - 6 Twin 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 Refrigerator 2 bedrooms Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Electric kettle Oven Shared/communal kitchen Air conditioning Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Refrigerator Coffee/tea maker Cookware, dishware, and utensils - 312 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 10 - 10 Twin 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 Refrigerator Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Electric kettle Oven Shared/communal kitchen Air conditioning Heating Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Refrigerator Coffee/tea maker - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Twin 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 Refrigerator Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Electric kettle Oven Shared/communal kitchen Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Refrigerator Coffee/tea maker - 376 sq ft - Sleeps 10 - 5 Twin 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 cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Electric kettle Oven Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Portable fan Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Refrigerator - 258 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin 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 Refrigerator Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Electric kettle Oven Shared/communal kitchen Coffee/tea maker Air conditioning Portable fan Rainfall showerhead Refrigerator Coffee/tea maker Cookware, dishware, and utensils - 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.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FZanzibar-Town-Hotels-ZLife-Hostel.h22698669.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/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 - House of Wonders - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Old Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Shangani Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Forodhani Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Slave Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km #### Getting around - Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 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 like: - Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage - A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe - A 24-hour front desk and meeting rooms Room features All guestrooms at zLife Hostel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. More amenities include: - Communal kitchens with refrigerators, 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.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&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 transportation - 24-hour roundtrip 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 elevator ### 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 - Oven - Refrigerator - Shared kitchen access - Stovetop ### 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 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: 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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### 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? > Check-out 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 from House of Wonders, Old Fort, and Forodhani Gardens. Hamamni Persian Baths and Nakupenda Beach are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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