Vuga Hostel

Every now and then a hostel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Vuga Hostel, in The best-rated area in Zanzibar City, is one of those. The reasonable location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, a short ride from the main sights, with the kind of rhythm a city…

Every now and then a hostel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Vuga Hostel, in The best-rated area in Zanzibar City, is one of those. The reasonable location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, a short ride from the main sights, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends to want. Inside, the rooms are modest, and guests pick out reliable wi-fi as the small things that add up over a stay. The vibe lands somewhere between residential and editorial, which is rarer than it sounds. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, 36 reviews, scoring solid on balance. The reputation reads as steady rather than spiking. Recent rates have been hovering around €11 a night, which lands as a strong-value option for the city. The honest read on Vuga Hostel is that it deserves a side-by-side look against the bigger Zanzibar names rather than a headline of its own.