Hostel 197
Top rated by guests
9.4Outstanding
(703 Ratings)
"Friendly Staff, location, cute view and housekeeping"
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Comfortable Accommodations
Airport transportation available
Shuttle available
Concierge services
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
Gym
Heating
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Beach access
Garden
Laundry services
Fireplace
Outdoor Cooking
Ironing facilities
Smoking allowed
Key access
Housekeeping available
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
9 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
The staff were lovely. Jojo and all went out of their way for everyone to make as enjoyable as possible. The rooms were cleaned everyday , breakfast is very healthy. A relaxing experience.
The bed was abit hard but it didn't stop me sleeping
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
Friendly Staff, location, cute view and housekeeping
No backup wifi & water during loadshedding
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
Our stay at Hostel 197 was absolutely wonderful and honestly felt more like staying with friends than at a hostel. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel incredibly welcome.
A special thank you to Johnny, the owner, who was so warm and welcoming and treated us like friends from the very beginning. You can really feel the genuine care he has for his guests.
The staff were incredible — Nema, Joseph, Sam and Justin were all so friendly, helpful and kind, and they made our stay even more enjoyable.
A very special mention to Chef Saad, who provided exceptional service and went above and beyond to make sure every guest was looked after. His personal care and attention really stood out and made the experience even more special.
The hostel and restaurant area were clean, comfortable and full of positive energy. And of course, we can't forget Asha, the lovely dog, who made the place feel even more like home! 🐶❤️
What we loved most about Hostel 197 was the people and the atmosphere. There is such a genuine sense of hospitality, kindness and community that you don't always find when travelling.
We would absolutely recommend Hostel 197 to anyone visiting Zanzibar, and we would happily stay here again. Thank you to the whole team for making our stay so memorable! ❤️🌴
6 / 10Average·Jun 2026
The pool area is really nice and the location is great as well.
The first day we checked in we had dirty sheets, i asked for new ones and we got them asap. after they cleaned our room again, they gave us dirty sheets again. The shower looked like it was never properly cleaned and taken care of. The Tap was not working properly. The bathroom in general was just very run down. During our stay was the entry under construction and no one informed us about it. The breakfast does absolutely not look like on the pictures & was not very enjoyable.
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Top rated by guests
9.4Outstanding
(703 Ratings)
"Friendly Staff, location, cute view and housekeeping"
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
FAQs
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hostel 197. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Hostel 197. Enjoy the water!
Is Hostel 197 pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hostel 197?
We found 23 amenities for this rental. This includes airport transportation available, shuttle available, concierge services, free wifi/internet, and air conditioning.
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