Serene Abodes | Hostel in Zanzibar City

8.3 (142 Reviews) |   8 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  17 Guests
Stone Town Hostel | Serene Abodes

8 Bedroom Hostel in Stone Town, Zanzibar City

Serene Abodes has rooms in Zanzibar City near Old Dispensary and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar. The property is close to House of Wonders, Old Fort of Zanzibar and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a shared lounge and free WiFi. Complete with a shared bathroom, all guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with air conditioning, and certain rooms here will provide you with a seating area. A continental breakfast is available at Serene Abodes. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental and car rental are available at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Serene Abodes include Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and Cinema Afrique. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 4.3 miles away.

Serene Abodes is located in Zanzibar City.

This 8 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: TV, Entertainment, Child Friendly, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 142 reviews with the average score of 8.3 . Coming to Zanzibar City and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
TV
View
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Bike tours
  • Snorkeling
  • Cycling
  • Beach
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Suit press
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
  • Car rental
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Ironing service
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • First aid kits available
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:
9.4
Location:
9.55
Staff:
9.75
Facilities:
8.2
Comfort:
9.13
Cleanliness:
8.95
Gilles
Jan 4, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
Belgium
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Location close to the Ferry Terminal
Negative: The staff left the key in the lock so I couldn't get in the hotel at night. I finally succeeded to call him and he eventually opened after 15 mn.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 16 m2
4 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Towels

General

Mosquito net, Trash cans, Fan, Fire extinguisher, Air conditioning

Living Area

Sitting area

Bedroom

Linens

Kitchen

Dining table

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Adapter, Drying rack for clothing, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Accessibility

Raised toilet

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 10 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Towels

General

Mosquito net, Trash cans, Carpeted, Fan, Fire extinguisher, Air conditioning

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens

Kitchen

Dining table

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Raised toilet

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Adapter, Drying rack for clothing, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Safety features

Air purifiers

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Budget Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 8 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Towels

General

Mosquito net, Trash cans, Carpeted, Fan, Fire extinguisher, Privacy curtain, Air conditioning

Bedroom

Linens

Kitchen

Dining table

Room Amenities

Adapter, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Accessibility

Raised toilet

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 14 m2
3 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Towels

General

Mosquito net, Trash cans, Fan, Fire extinguisher, Air conditioning

Bedroom

Linens

Kitchen

Dining table

Room Amenities

Adapter, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Accessibility

Raised toilet

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 18 m2
4 Twin bed(s) Bed
Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Towels

General

Mosquito net, Trash cans, Fan, Fire extinguisher, Air conditioning

Living Area

Sitting area

Bedroom

Linens

Kitchen

Dining table

Room Amenities

Adapter, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Accessibility

Raised toilet

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Budget Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 8 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Budget Double Room

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet paper, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Towels

General

Mosquito net, Trash cans, Carpeted, Fan, Fire extinguisher, Privacy curtain, Air conditioning

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Dining table

Room Amenities

Adapter, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Accessibility

Raised toilet

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
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