Lala Hostel

Hostel/Backpacker accommodation, 2-star534 Benghan St, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar TownShow on map

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Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
Very good locationGuests rate the location 8.5 out of 10, at 534 Benghan St, Zanzibar Town.
Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary wireless internet and concierge services during your stay.

Daily Breakfast: Start your day with a complimentary continental breakfast served from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Featured Amenities: Benefit from complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.

Immerse yourself in the heart of Zanzibar Town at Lala Hostel, just steps away from key attractions like People's Palace Museum and Marahubi Palace. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

What this place offers

Free breakfast
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Free wired internet
Free continental breakfast
Mosquito nets
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Continental breakfast

Rooms

4.0

Guest rating

Rated 4.0 out of 10 by 2 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness7.8
Service8.3
Location8.5
Rooms7.8
Amenities7.2
Value6.9
Food & drink7.3

Guests mention

Friendly staffGreat locationComfortable bedsSpacious rooms

aurelie
September 2018
Arnaque, horrible, à fuire, déception totale
Accueil horrible, aucune sympathie, pas de fenêtres dans la chambre!!! Réservation pas pris en compte donc on a du payer deux fois c'est une arnaque complète, sol salé, prise ne fonctionne pas, moustiquaire trouée de…
Luca
August 2018
Simple, nice and central hotel with new furnitures
Nice location, super central. Clean and comfortable room with private bath. Half guesthouse and hostel. Staff not particularly warm. It as a pity that the breakfast is not included in the price.

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated June 2025.

Where you’ll be

534 Benghan St, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar Town

Guests rate the location 8.5 out of 10 — very good.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 2:00 PM until 12:00 AM

Check-out by 11:00 AM

No children

No pets

No smoking anywhere on the property

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Pets. Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds. No rollaway/extra beds available

Children and extra beds. Children not allowed

Payment. Cash deposit required

General. Professional property host/manager

Children and extra beds. No cribs (infant beds) available

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Lala Hostel

What time is check-in and check-out at Lala Hostel?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Lala Hostel allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is breakfast included at Lala Hostel?

Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.

Does Lala Hostel have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Can I check in late at Lala Hostel?

The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 2:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.

How do I book Lala Hostel?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Lala Hostel?

534 Benghan St, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar Town.

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