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Shoki Shoki Hostel Stone Town

Zanzibar · Tanzania

Soho MuhogoView location

8.8/10Excellent32 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort7.2/107.2
Condition8.4/108.4
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Shoki Shoki Hostel Stone Town

Located in the heart of Zanzibar's Stone Town, Shoki Shoki Hostel offers budget-friendly accommodation just steps from Jaws Corner and the House of Wonders. This hostel features five comfortable guestrooms, a communal kitchen for preparing meals, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is provided daily. Nearby attractions include the Hamamni Persian Baths, Freddie Mercury Museum, and the Old Fort, all within easy walking distance. Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) is approximately 4. 8 miles away.

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With a stay at Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town in Zanzibar Town (Stone Town), you'll be steps from Freddie Mercury Museum and Shangani Beach. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Mbweni Ruins and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Marahubi Palace.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Popular amenities

Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
    • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Swahili

    English

Nearby attractions

Freddie Mercury Museum 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Shangani Beach 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Old Fort 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
The Ancient Door of Stone Town 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
St. Joseph's Cathedral 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Mbweni Ruins 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Marahubi Palace 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
People's Palace Museum 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Forodhani Gardens 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
House of Wonders 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Jaw's Corner 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Zanzibar Night Market 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Hamamni Persian Baths 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Shakti Temple 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) 0.5 km / 0.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 5
  • hotel
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Shoki Shoki Hostel Stone Town

8.8
Excellent
32 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
7.2 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2026
Selene
Lugar bien ubicado. Lindo para pasar 1-2 noches y visitar Stone town
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2025
Ricky
Simply the best! Authentic and has a different feel to most commercial hotels
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2025
lucy
The breakfast was delicious, WiFi good and location was excellent.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Aug 2025
Jeffrey
Staff was fantastic. Room number 1 by check in desk and front door is noisy.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2025
Martha
Great staff, helpful in arranging tours
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
25 Apr 2025
JONATHAN

Off-grid, no wifi and very noisy

The room has no wifi connection. Staff did nothing to help and refused my request to move room. Reception staff were indifferent and breakfast staff were rude. Room was by the main entrance area with constant noise and no natural daylight.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2025
Verified traveler
I enjoyed my stay. Shower pressure was good, friendly employees, air conditioning, and mosquito net around the bed.
Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Feb 2025
Matthew

Great Location but Noisy Night

Shoki Shoki House, Stone Town – Great Location but Noisy Night

We stayed one night at Shoki Shoki House in Room 1 (Deluxe Double, Ground Floor) to explore Stone Town before heading to Jambiani. On arrival, we had to wait 20 minutes to check in as the room had just been sprayed for mosquitos. The reception staff were friendly, and the room was clean but basic, with a complimentary minibar as a nice touch.

The biggest issue was noise at 3 AM, with loud banging and moving sounds outside our room, likely from maintenance. As Room 1 is next to reception, it was very disruptive, and I struggled to sleep after that.

Breakfast was great, with a menu to order from and fresh fruit and pastries served first. The hotel is in an excellent location, right in the heart of Stone Town, close to the beach and main sights. They also stored our luggage after checkout, which was helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Brittany
We greatly enjoyed our stay at this property! The hotel was very communicative and gave us timely pre-arrival information. It was a prime location next to everything. Specifically, the night market is very close and the ferry port was a fairly easy walk. The property was very clean and the front desk staff were very helpful in setting up tours for us at very reasonable prices. The breakfast options were superb. They were super accommodating by opening breakfast up 30 minutes earlier so that we could eat before we left for the ferry. Highly recommend!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
04 Nov 2024
atl
The staff was great. At time there were roaches in the bathroom at night and lizards by the door in the morning. Lots of mosquitoes, but I think it's a Zanzibar issue period
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Aug 2024
Verified traveler
Great and friendly staff. Location is great; we could walk to all the best places. Delicious breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
Katie
Upon arriving I felt welcomed and at ease. Beautiful little spot that was close to everything!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

Stonetown experience

Our stay at the shoki shoki house was fantastic. The staff was very friendly and attentive making our stay very enjoyable. The location is very central making it easy to see the sights of stonetown. The breakfast was very good from the selection and the portions were generous.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2024
Kimberly

Great location!

The location was perfect! I really wanted ground floor but was put on 3rd floor with no elevator. To change rooms I was told I’d have to stay extra nights. I had just climbed mt Kili and my legs were a little unstable. However they did help with my bags. The bed was extremely hard. All in all I’d stay again at that hotel
Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2026
Marcus
Great location, friendly staff, good breakfast. Clean and rooms with a/c.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
27 Sep 2025
Ole-Bjørn Lia
The breakfast was GREAT and lifted our review with a star or two. Other than that, we paid 115$ for a basement room with a hard matress, lots of noise, and a small and malfunctioning bathroom.
6/10
Pleasant
14 Aug 2025
Manfred
Très bien placé, jolie maison traditionnelle. Accueil perfectible (pas très chaleureux). Photos du site un peu supérieures à la réalité des lieux, très simples mais fonctionnels. Un endroit assez roots et très bien placé, tout à pieds y compris la nuit. Pour ceux qui aiment la simplifcite. Tres bon petit déjeuner.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2024
Jens

Bra sted

Alt var helt ok. Hvis du bare ser etter et sted å sove og spise frokost når du er i Stonetown så er det et veldig greit sted.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2024
Christian
Well located, super friendly staff. We had quite a big room which was super good. It was nicely decorated and was equipped with mosquito net, fan and AC. A bit pricy, but they hotels around were pretty much the same.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 May 2024
salvatore junior
Hotel eccezione ottima posizione pulito e colazione buonissima
Leisure Friends

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Soho Muhogo, Zanzibar Town, Tanzania

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