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Rafiki Apartment Zanzibar

ex. Empire Lodge Znz

Market Street Masomo Bookshop, Shamshu And Sons Pharmacy, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Rafiki

Rafiki Zanzibar

Hostel Rafiki *

Hostel Rafiki *

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2026-08-19
2026-08-20

Rafiki Apartment

 Wi-Fi
 24-hour services

24-hour reception

 Express check-in/ -out
 Sports activities

Diving

Snorkelling

 No Smoking

Non-smoking rooms

 Breakfast

In-room breakfast

 Air conditioning
 No pets allowed

The 14-room Rafiki Apartment Zanzibar hostel offers a prime location, only a few steps from the Sultan's Palace, and features a shared lounge. Located merely 9 minutes' walk from Darajani Market, the comfortable hostel provides guests with parking.

Every day a free continental breakfast is served. Zanzibar Coffee House Cafe cafeteria is 6 minutes' stroll away. Guests are free to use a shared kitchen.

The hostel is a mere 1.1 km from Mnazi Mmoja and within a few blocks of such cultural venues as the Hellen Art Gallery. The Old Dispensary is around a 5-minute walk from the Zanzibar property. To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar, which stands in close proximity to this Zanzibar hostel. - Eastern side of the island bus station is located 250 metres from Rafiki hostel, providing a good transport connection.

Facilities

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Off-site car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Dining

  • Shared kitchen
  • In-room breakfast

Leisure & Sports

  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Fax/Photocopying

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Dressing area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities
  • Board games
  • Curtains

Important information

Check-out: until 11:00
  • Extra beds details
  • Cribs are not provided on site.

Location

Current location
  • Local attractions
  • Darajani Market
    -100 m
  • Old Slave Market
    100 m
  • Darajani
    100 m
  • Stone Town
    100 m
  • Marahubi Palace
    200 m
  • Slavery Memorial
    100 m
  • Vanora Old World Sailing
    150 m
  • Kiponda
    150 m
  • Cultural Arts Gallery
    200 m
  • Slave Chambers
    150 m
  • Airports
  • Kisauni
    8 km

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