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Co-working in Zanzibar

How many coworking spaces are there in Zanzibar?

Coworking spaces listed

17

Updated July 2026

In Zanzibar, 17 coworking spaces are listed, and a typical coworking desk costs TZS 472,500/month.

Typical monthly desk
TZS 472,500
Typical day pass
TZS 26,250

Range TZS 26,250–TZS 31,500

Overall6.8/10Better coworking than about 65% of cities

Good to know

Good to Know

  • Most named coworking spots cluster in two zones: Stone Town (The Train's House, Kokaya Space, Tarawanda Box, Lagom) and the east-coast nomad/kite hubs of Paje, Jambiani and Kiwengwa — pick a base neighborhood first, then a space.
  • Where prices are published, they tend to be quoted in USD even though you pay in Tanzanian shillings, and day passes generally land in the $10-15 range with monthly memberships around $180.
  • A backup generator is treated as a near-essential amenity by most spaces because of Zanzibar's occasional power outages — worth confirming a space has one before committing to a monthly plan.
  • Several beach-resort coworking setups (The Nest, Vela Paje, High Tide CoWorks, Cowork Zanzibar at Surfescape) don't publish standalone day/monthly pricing online — you'll generally need to email or message them directly, and pricing may be bundled with accommodation.
  • Zanzibar doesn't have a Soho House-style private membership club scene — the closest equivalent is boutique coworking spaces bundled with coliving rooms or apartments, so 'membership' here usually means a coworking day/week/month pass rather than an exclusive social club.
  • Most of these hybrid spaces are clustered in Stone Town (walkable from each other) or in specific beach villages like Kiwengwa and Paje — moving between the two areas takes 45–75 minutes by road, so pick a base area rather than expecting to hop between them daily.
  • Power cuts and patchy wifi are a known island-wide issue, so spaces with their own backup generator and starlink/fibre backup (like The Train's House and Dar Mar) are generally a safer bet for anyone with client calls.
  • Several spaces quote prices directly in US dollars rather than Tanzanian shillings, which is normal for tourism-facing businesses on the island.

Coworking Spaces

Traditional and Hotel-Based Spaces

  • The Train's House Coworking Space
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Stone Town (Darajani)
    Monthly Price
    TZS 472,500
    Day Pass Price
    TZS 31,500
    Vibe and Amenities
    Widely cited as the first coworking space in Zanzibar, set on the 3rd floor of a historic former train station building in the heart of Darajani market area. Members note high-speed internet, backup generator, air conditioning, a separate call room, printing, free tea/coffee, reception, an on-site restaurant, gym access, and attached Airbnb apartments. Reviewers describe it as small, quiet, and cozy with a strong sense of community among visiting nomads.
  • Kokaya Space
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Stone Town (Mizingani Road, Hifadhi Zanzibar building)
    Monthly Price
    TZS 472,500
    Day Pass Price
    TZS 26,250
    Vibe and Amenities
    A modest, minimalist coworking space in a historic Stone Town building, popular with startups, freelancers, and remote workers. Offers shared desk space, high-speed Wi-Fi, free printing, coffee, tea and water, plus a bookable conference/meeting room. Open roughly 9am-6pm daily.
  • Tarawanda Box (at Tarawanda House)
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Stone Town (Kiponda, rooftop of the historic Hifadhi Building)
    Monthly Price
    not publicly listed in available sources
    Day Pass Price
    not publicly listed in available sources
    Vibe and Amenities
    Combined coworking space and coliving setup on the rooftop floor of a historic building. Goes beyond desks by hosting networking events and lectures open to all, aiming to foster community and creative/impact-driven work among musicians, artists, photographers, scientists and remote professionals. Open 9am-5pm, Monday-Sunday.
  • Lagom Coliving Space
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Stone Town (Shangani Street)
    Monthly Price
    not publicly listed in available sources
    Day Pass Price
    not publicly listed in available sources
    Vibe and Amenities
    Described as a luxurious and spacious co-working space on a vibrant central street with easy access to local dining and amenities; positioned as a coliving/coworking hybrid in the heart of Stone Town.
  • Migoz Pro Hub
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Magomeni (an expat-favored area a short drive from Stone Town)
    Monthly Price
    not publicly listed in available sources
    Day Pass Price
    not publicly listed in available sources
    Vibe and Amenities
    A modern coworking and office space skewed toward local corporate clients and small businesses rather than casual nomads. Includes shared desks, private offices, meeting rooms, event lounge areas, and a barista coffee counter with snacks; staff are noted as attentive to member needs.
  • Dar Mar Hostel & Coworking
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Paje (east coast kitesurfing hub)
    Monthly Price
    not publicly listed in available sources
    Day Pass Price
    not publicly listed in available sources
    Vibe and Amenities
    A cosy hostel-and-coworking combo right in the center of Paje village. Guests describe the coworking corner as quiet and useful for calls, with generally solid Wi-Fi, alongside a pool, good breakfast, and a very social hostel atmosphere.
  • Blurum Office Share
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Jambiani (inside Jambiani Plaza, the largest shopping mall on Zanzibar's east coast)
    Monthly Price
    not publicly listed in available sources
    Day Pass Price
    not publicly listed in available sources
    Vibe and Amenities
    A tranquil, cozy workspace option for anyone based in Jambiani, located inside the area's main shopping plaza.
  • Aura Space
    Type
    Traditional coworking
    Neighborhood
    Zanzibar (specific neighborhood not confirmed in available sources)
    Monthly Price
    not publicly listed in available sources
    Day Pass Price
    not publicly listed in available sources
    Vibe and Amenities
    Listed as a coworking space on coworking directories, but detailed vibe, amenities, and exact location could not be confirmed from available sources — treat as unverified until visited or confirmed directly.
  • High Tide CoWorks & Café at Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
    Type
    Hotel-based coworking
    Neighborhood
    Kendwa Beach (north-west coast)
    Monthly Price
    not publicly listed — contact venue for current rates
    Day Pass Price
    not publicly listed — contact venue for current rates
    Vibe and Amenities
    A purpose-built beachfront coworking space inside Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel, just steps from the ocean. Offers high-speed Wi-Fi, indoor and shaded outdoor work areas, quiet zones, meeting rooms and office support. Also offers Permanent Full-Time Office, Flexible Part-Time Office, and Virtual Office (registered address, mail handling, DHL) packages for businesses basing themselves in Zanzibar.
  • The Nest
    Type
    Hotel-based coworking
    Neighborhood
    Paje (east coast)
    Monthly Price
    not publicly listed in available sources
    Day Pass Price
    not publicly listed in available sources
    Vibe and Amenities
    An eco-resort offering several coworking spots around the property — working from the beach, by the pool, or in the shade of its fully vegetarian restaurant, with fast internet. Includes a bookable private meeting room/office, plus after-work perks like kite lessons, a yoga studio, horse riding, and a jungle gym.
  • Vela Paje Zanzibar
    Type
    Hotel-based coworking
    Neighborhood
    Paje (east coast)
    Monthly Price
    not publicly listed in available sources
    Day Pass Price
    not publicly listed in available sources
    Vibe and Amenities
    A resort with a modern on-site coworking hub built into its amenities, offering a serene, air-conditioned workspace about 300m from the beach with a backup generator to keep Wi-Fi running through power cuts.
  • Cowork Zanzibar at Surfescape
    Type
    Hotel-based coworking
    Neighborhood
    Kiwengwa (north-east coast)
    Monthly Price
    not publicly listed in available sources
    Day Pass Price
    not publicly listed in available sources
    Vibe and Amenities
    A beachfront coworking setup inside the Surfescape boutique hotel property, with fast Wi-Fi, open work areas, a lush garden, café, and pool. Offers both daily and monthly passes and dedicated-desk/private-office/hot-desk options; hotel guests get coworking passes included with their stay.

Membership Clubs and Co-living Hybrids

Context Note
No Soho House-style private membership clubs (combined work+social+amenities club with a paid membership tier) were found operating in Zanzibar. The market here skews toward boutique coworking-plus-accommodation (coliving-hybrid) models instead of the urban private-club format.

Clubs and Hybrids

  • Tarawanda House (Tarawanda Box Coworking + Tarawanda Creative Living)
    Hours
    9am–5pm, Monday to Sunday
    Type
    Co-living / co-working hybrid
    Neighborhood
    Kiponda, Stone Town (rooftop of the historic Hifadhi Building, Mizingani Road)
    Vibe and Amenities
    A combined coworking and coliving space where guests are greeted by a modern interior with local accents, creating a warm, living-room-style work area with large marble tables and an outdoor terrace. The coliving side offers 7 individually designed rooms in a traditional Zanzibari courtyard building, and the space regularly hosts networking events and lectures open to non-residents.

    Pricing

    Coliving Room
    TZS 89,300
    Pricing Note
    Room rate is per night, not monthly; coworking area is open to residents and outside members during opening hours.
  • The Train's House
    Type
    Co-living / co-working hybrid
    Neighborhood
    Darajani, Stone Town (historic former train station building)
    Vibe and Amenities
    Functions as a coliving-adjacent hub since the building also holds 10 apartments rented as Airbnbs alongside the workspace, plus a gym, restaurant, and shops. It offers high-speed wifi (30–100 Mbps), backup generator and air-con, and is described as the most popular coworking base for visiting digital nomads in Stone Town. Monthly members get their own key for 24-hour, Monday–Saturday access rather than fixed daytime hours only.

    Pricing

    Daily 9hr
    TZS 26,300
    Weekly 9hr
    TZS 131,400
    Daily 4.5hr
    TZS 13,100
    Monthly 24hr Access
    TZS 473,000
    Meeting Room Per Hour
    TZS 52,500
  • Hubs.travel Coliving Property (Zanzibar)
    Type
    Co-living / co-working hybrid
    Neighborhood
    Coastal Zanzibar (exact neighborhood not publicly disclosed by the operator)
    Vibe and Amenities
    Fully furnished studios built for remote work, with a private bathroom, kitchenette, and balcony. Shared amenities include a lagoon-style swimming pool, dedicated coworking areas, laundry, rooftop space for yoga/meditation, gardens, and an on-site bakery and café, plus organized community events.

    Pricing

    Monthly Studio
    TZS 3,830,000
    Pricing Note
    Listed by the operator in EUR (from €1,350/month); converted here to TZS and USD.
  • Surfescape Coworking & Coliving
    Hours
    8am–6pm daily
    Type
    Co-living / co-working hybrid
    Neighborhood
    Kiwengwa village, northeast coast
    Vibe and Amenities
    A beachfront-adjacent coworking and coliving space combining fast wifi, large open work areas, a lush garden, café, and pool. Positioned as a lifestyle base for the digital nomad community, with rooms/apartments for stay-and-work packages.

    Pricing

    Pricing Note
    Offers both daily and monthly coworking passes with hot-desk, dedicated-desk, and private-office tiers, but exact figures are not published online — pricing is bundled with accommodation packages and quoted on request. Guests staying at the attached beachfront apartments get coworking access included.
  • Dar Mar Zanzibar
    Type
    Co-living / co-working hybrid
    Neighborhood
    Paje, southeast coast
    Vibe and Amenities
    A cosy hostel-and-coworking hybrid aimed at digital nomads, couples, and small groups, with high-speed internet, printer, indoor and outdoor coworking areas, a bar and restaurant, a swimming pool, and a pet-friendly policy.

    Pricing

    Daily Outside Guest
    TZS 26,300
    Daily After 1 Week Stay
    TZS 18,400
  • Lagom Coliving Space
    Type
    Co-living / co-working hybrid
    Neighborhood
    Shangani Street, Stone Town
    Vibe and Amenities
    Marketed as a luxurious and spacious coworking-coliving space in a central, walkable location with easy access to local dining and amenities.

    Pricing

    Pricing Note
    No published day-pass or monthly membership rates found; described as a premium/luxury option, so pricing likely requires direct inquiry.
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