Accommodating both females and males in the same room.

staffs, location, cleanliness, value of money.

Stayed in March 2025

Close to the office

Stayed in February 2025

The location was very good right in the middle of stone town.

Stayed in January 2025

AC and a fan in the room <3 bathrooms are clean. Shower pressure good with warm water. Location is good but not accessible via car so you must walk like 1-2 mins to the hostel.

Stayed in January 2025

Cleaning could be better

Very good location in the city center. AC in the room was the must have ! Reception staff nice

Stayed in February 2025

Make sure you wear earplugs, the narrow street outside can be quite loud.

Hostel was clean and had surprisingly soft sheets on the bed. Staff were nice and attentive.

Stayed in December 2024

There is no space to sit and just relax. There are some chairs on the first level but it is too hot.

They have water available for guest. The water tank has 2 options, 1 was icy cold, which was great in the Zanzibar heat, and the other was boiling hot, which I loved because I could use it for tea. The staff help with your bags, which is amazing and needed considering how steep the stairs are. Very clean space :)

Stayed in January 2025

Stairs were very steep which made it a bit uncomfortable carrying all our luggage to the room (but you can ask for help). The room was quite small and dark, and overall the place wasn't the cleanest.

Good location, staff is very friendly and let us store our luggage during the day and use the communal space for a couple of hours before we left for the airport. We really appreciated the fact that we had an air-conditioning in the room - it makes all the difference! It was also nice that they offer great breakfast for a reasonable price in the main Shoki Shoki hotel building. Overall it was exactly what we needed for 1 night in Stone Town.

Stayed in January 2025

In the very Centre, quiet, friendly personel

Stayed in December 2024

There could be a little more space dedicated to socializing. Another thing not particularly related to the hostel is that everyone will try to sell you their tours, which frankly are very much overpriced allover Zanzibar. (e.g., 30$ for a 20-minute boat ride, plus everyone will ask for tips even if they did not provide any service to you.)

I got there early in the morning after my flight into Zanzibar, and the night shift guy let me check in immediately so I could take a shower and rest for a bit. They have a water dispenser - a real life saver. The dorm beds are quite comfortable and everything is super clean including bathrooms and showers. They also offer help getting your luggage up and down the very steep stairs (don't try it yourself). There is also a kitchen upstairs which is nice but doesn't offer much in terms of amenities. For a few days it is sufficient though. The place is located in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the old town.

Stayed in December 2024

The noisy passers-by. Makes it had to sleep

Perfect location

Stayed in December 2024

My room didn’t have a window

It is always clean and the staff is always friendly. It’s close to everything that you’d like to do in stone town

Stayed in December 2024

The location is not very direct,i kept getting lost on my way there.the stairs are too steep.The location was abit damp.

I liked the size and arrangement of beds,it was pretty clean and not too overcrowded at that time.the bathrooms were clean.it was safe,my stuff wasn't inteferred with.

Stayed in November 2024

A good option as a place to rest before our flight. Centrally located and front desk staff were welcoming and informative.

Stayed in December 2024

The staff is not welcoming, almost bothered by our arrival. The kitchen facilities are not really clean. Can be really noisy at some point, because of the location. Not a good value for the price.

We spent 3 nights at the hostel in a family room so we had space. It is really well situated in the center of the old town. Showers were quite clean for a hostel. Breakfast at the Shoki Shoki House was really good.

Stayed in November 2024

While the location was convenient, being in the city center made the street noise unbearable, and I couldn’t get any sleep. The room itself was decent, but the noise really affected the stay

Location was good

Stayed in November 2024

Not a big deal but it would be important to know that the steps are extremely steep - so definitely not disable friendly. The bathroom was okay - does the job but perhaps could have been cleaner and smell nicer. The sewage alley is what our bedroom was looking at so the smell would not be so good and we could hear our neighbours quite loudly.

Great location in the center of stone town. The room was clean and a comfortable size with ac and towels. Friendly staff and bathroom and kitchen do the job. Also nice that there was a watercooler available so we refilled our bottles. The staff were also nice to let us leave our bags in the reception after checkout whilst we explored the city for a bit! I would recommend this place if you are going for short term in between arrival to stone town or heading to a different area, definitely not a luxurious stay but does the job if you are quickly exploring and need a convenient place. Also cute decor and seems like it brings together like minded explorers :)

Stayed in November 2024

- Nothing I can think of.

- Very good and charismatic location in old area of Stone Town. - Room we stayed in was ideal for our small family (3 people) for one night. Everything in the room worked well. - It is a very clean hostel. Our room and the nearby shared bathroom were spotless. - Plenty of interesting shops and good eating places close by. - Strong and reliable WiFi. - Helpful in organising our onward travel to another part of Zanzibar. - Staff member we dealt with most of the time was helpful and efficient.

Stayed in November 2024

There was no natural light in the private room and no mirror.

Staff were very helpful and the location is right in the centre of town.

Stayed in August 2024

nothing to complain about.

Excellent place for a budget stay for a night before a flight. Perfectly located in the hystorical charming pedestrian city center and there is no car traffic, so it is always quiet around. For traveller convenience, there are activities and taxi available to book directly in the hotel for a good price. The room and bed is clean and comfortable. Personell is friendly and caring.

Stayed in October 2024

A lot of stairs

In the city center, the stuff we’re helping with everything, safe for solo female

Stayed in September 2024

The steep stairs

Nice people

Stayed in October 2024

The room and bathroom were very small, and it was a bit noisy at night.

The location was really good, it was right in the heart of Stone town. The stuff was also very helpful.

Stayed in October 2024

It was quite noisy at night. Obviously not something the hostel can help in the slightest but be aware of it if you're planning to stay. It quietened down around midnight and I slept fine. The stairs are incredibly steep! The staff will help you with your bags and I didn't mind but it's something to be aware of especially if you have any mobility issues.

Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. My bed was very comfy (I had a double room). The communal bathroom and kitchen weren't modern but very clean. Fantastic location in the centre of stone town, easy walking distance of lots of sights and the ferry to prison island etc. WiFi had great coverage too!

Stayed in September 2024