Hostel 197

2.0 star property

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A short walk from Nungwi Beach, Hostel 197 provides free continental breakfast, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like volleyball and beach yoga. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AED 188
AED 221 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jun - 28 Jun

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Shared Dormitory

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Nungwi is home to Hostel 197. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Visit our Nungwi travel guide
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Map
Nungwi Beach, Nungwi, 73107

What's nearby

  • A beach with wooden chairs and tables, a rope barrier, and several boats on turquoise water.
    Nungwi Beach
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Panorama of Zanzibar shore with sandy beach,luxury resort and thatch stilt house restaurant at sunset. Summer travel in Zanzibar, Africa,Tanzania.
    Kendwa Beach
    6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • A sandy beach with three wooden boats and lush green vegetation.
    Muyuni Beach
    40 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach
    Kiwengwa Beach
    54 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    97 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tam Tam Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • M&J Cafe
    10 min walk
  • The Corner
    5 min walk
  • Bobo Beach
    12 min walk
  • Makofi Pizza Bar
    3 min walk

About this property

Hostel 197

  • Hostel near Nungwi Beach
  • You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe at Hostel 197. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like volleyball and beach yoga. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
  • Additional perks include:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Limo/town car service, outdoor furniture, and beach towels
    • Concierge services, multilingual staff, and books
    • Tour/ticket assistance, a water dispenser, and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Hostel 197 have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
    • Balconies or patios, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December; the rest of the year they are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)

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

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number NR.A.182049.2025

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted from January to December
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Hostel 197 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostel 197?

As of 26 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel 197 on 27 June 2026 start from AED 188, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hostel 197 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostel 197?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hostel 197?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hostel 197 provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 45 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hostel 197 located?

Situated in Nungwi, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium, Nungwi Beach, and Kendwa Beach. Nungwi Sunrise Point and Simba Padel are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

9.6

Exceptional