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The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Set in Zanzibar City, 90 metres from Stone Town Beach, The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

D
Dora
From
Croatia
EVETY SINGLE THING! BEST PLACE IN ZANZIBAR!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews
Price from
US$483.30
1 night, 2 adults

NOMAD Hostel Stone Town

Zanzibar City

Situated in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 400 metres, NOMAD Hostel Stone Town features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and...

T
Tania
From
United Kingdom
Wonderful location, clean, really friendly and helpful people, I extended my stay twice it’s so nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

Golden Nap hostel

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Golden Nap hostel is located in Zanzibar City, within 700 metres of Cinema Afrique and 400 metres of Old Dispensary.

A
Alicja
From
Poland
I really like the spacious rooms, nice design and comfortable bed!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$29
1 night, 2 adults

Cozy Stay Near Zanzibar Airport

Zanzibar City

Located 5.2 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Cozy Stay Near Zanzibar Airport provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

a
annemieke
From
Netherlands
Big and clean appartment near the airport
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$87.40
1 night, 2 adults

Kale Stone Town Flat

Zanzibar City

Offering sea views, Kale Stone Town Flat is an accommodation set in Zanzibar City, 70 metres from Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum.

K
Koos
From
Netherlands
The location is fantastic, close to good restaurants and city centre. Appartment is beautiful decorated by Neema the host and owner. Very fast wifi. Sure when we return we will book this appartment again. The caretaker Mrs Zai is gold.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$95.40
1 night, 2 adults

Kay's Place Zanzibar

Zanzibar City

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Kay's Place Zanzibar is situated in Zanzibar City. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

R
Rachid
From
Netherlands
Very spacious and clean. The washing machine, very handy. Next to the entrance there is a farmacy and a little supermarket. The owners are very kind and understanding. Contact was easy, responds quickly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$115.31
1 night, 2 adults

Royal Apartments

Zanzibar City

Featuring a spa bath, Royal Apartments is located in Zanzibar City. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

D
Dr. Lewis
From
Zimbabwe
Our stay at the Royal Apartments from December 22nd, 2024 to January 4th, 2025 was truly magical. The property boasts a small but dedicated team that ensured all our needs were met with precision and care. From maintaining the pristine condition of the villas to crafting bespoke meals, every detail was meticulously handled. The beautiful towel art and personalized recommendations for island excursions added delightful touches to our experience. Moreover, the stables and lovely horses provided unforgettable beach rides during stunning sunsets, making our stay even more enchanting. A special mention goes to Sophie at the front desk, Zach the manager, Mr. Saidi in F&B, and Chef Ochu, the head chef, for their warm smiles and impeccable hospitality. We highly recommend this experience and would rate it a perfect 9/10.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$549
1 night, 2 adults

Maneri Villa and Apartments

Zanzibar City

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and views of sea, Maneri Villa and Apartments is a recently renovated apartment located in Zanzibar City, 17 km from Peace Memorial Museum.

T
Talib
From
Oman
I really liked everything, the brand new Villa, the people, the place, the surroundings and above all the kindness, politeness and honesty of the land lord and his staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$120
1 night, 2 adults

KKJ House

Zanzibar City

Comfortable Accommodation

KKJ House in Zanzibar City offers a holiday home with three bedrooms and three bathrooms.

T
Tanya
From
United Kingdom
Property was immaculate, smelt clean it even had water and some coffee and sugar. It was spacious and comfortable and everything was working. The host was friendly and accommodating. He arranged our airport transport for 3am and came to check us out at that time too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$63
1 night, 2 adults

Emerson Spice

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 300 metres, Emerson Spice provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

R
RACHAEL
From
United Kingdom
What an absolute gorgeous gem of a hotel in Stone Town. Truly authentic building and decor and incredible bedrooms. I stayed in the ‘Kate’ room which was utterly delightful. Beautiful private terrace overlooking the town, enormous bedroom (beautifully decorated) and an open-air bathtub adjoining. Super private. Gorgeous to wake up in the morning and open the doors and feel the breeze filter through. Beautiful bed linen and towels (woven locally) and handmade soaps. If you are into aesthetics, then this is the place for you. I can’t say enough to rate the hotel. All the staff were absolutely delightful and super attentive (as a single female traveller it was very much appreciated). The Manager was extremely kind and friendly. Also organised a fantastic private tour of the town for me which was brilliant. The rooftop restaurant is to die for. The best, authentic and freshest of food I have ever eaten.The taster plate experience with sunset and cocktails was dreamy. Amazing views and ambiance. Didn’t want it to end! The Secret Garden restaurant is also absolutely worth a visit. I attended on a Friday evening when there was live music being performed. Truly magical. Again, the food was just amazing and the staff all super kind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$225
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Great access to the city centre. Check these cheap hotels in Zanzibar City and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Offering city views, The Luxe Apartment is an accommodation located in Zanzibar City, 1.6 km from Peace Memorial Museum and 1.1 km from Cinema Afrique.

From US$130 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Set in Zanzibar City, 1.5 km from Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Al-mendhiry Apartment offers air conditioning.

From US$38.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Offering city views, Home 5-min to stone town is an accommodation located in Zanzibar City, 1.8 km from Peace Memorial Museum and 700 metres from Cinema Afrique.

From US$50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

Located in Zanzibar City, 3.9 km from Peace Memorial Museum, New Amaan Hotel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Zanzibar City, 800 metres from Stone Town Beach, Khalifa Apartment features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

From US$70 per night

Zenji Hotel

Zanzibar City
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews

Zenji Hotel is located in Zanzibar City. Free WiFi access is available. Each room is air-conditioned and most rooms feature a balcony.

From US$62.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,820 reviews

Situated in the heart of Stone Town. It is located just 500 metres from the fruit and fish market of Darajan.

From US$161.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 661 reviews

Located in Zanzibar City, the unique and historical Zanzibar Coffee House offers individually designed rooms and suites. It features a coffee shop and a roof top terrace, overlooking Stone Town.

From US$124 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located in Migombani, the recently renovated AnnexSarova Homestay provides accommodation 2.6 km from Stone Town Beach and 1.9 km from Peace Memorial Museum.

From US$39.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews

Located within 400 metres of Stone Town Beach and 1.2 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Aurelia Zanzibar features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Ngambo.

From US$60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

Located within 700 metres of Stone Town Beach and 600 metres of Peace Memorial Museum in Zanzibar City, Karibu Nyumbani provides accommodation with seating area.

From US$45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 199 reviews

Located within 400 metres of Stone Town Beach and 1.5 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Princess Salme Inn provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City.

From US$65.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews

The Swahili House is located in the centre of Stone Town amongst the bustling market, shops and restaurants. The refurbished 5-storey Indian Merchant House is built around a courtyard.

From US$139.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

Set in Zanzibar City, near Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and Hamamni Persian Baths, Lofihouse has a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,030 reviews

- The modern, air-conditioned rooms all come with 42 inch smart TV,mini-fridge and safety deposit box.

From US$110 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 511 reviews

Situated in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach, Treasures of Zanzibar House features views of the city.

From US$78 per night

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Kholle House

Zanzibar City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,194 reviews

Built in 1860 for Princess Kholle, this central Stone Town hotel is a minutes’ walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

From US$174.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

Situated in Stone Town, 500 metres from Stone Town Beach, African Angel House B&B features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and a tour desk.

From US$34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews

Serene Abodes provides rooms in Zanzibar City near Old Dispensary and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar.

From US$36.30 per night

Jacob's Inn

Zanzibar City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

A recently renovated property, Jacob's Inn is situated in Zanzibar City near Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

From US$84 per night

Hiliki House

Zanzibar City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 583 reviews

Located across the Victoria Garden in Vuga and 5 minutes' walk away from the Peace Memorial Museum, Hiliki House features colonial architecture. It offers air-conditioned rooms and a garden.

From US$31.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

Firefly boutique Hotel Zanzibar is situated in Zanzibar City, within 200 metres of Old Fort of Zanzibar and 100 metres of Hamamni Persian Baths.

From US$85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews

Featuring a bar, Bellissimo Boutique Hotel is located in Zanzibar City in the Zanzibar region, 300 metres from Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum.

From US$217.50 per night

Retro

Zanzibar City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 434 reviews

Set in Zanzibar City, 500 metres from Stone Town Beach, Retro features views of the city. Featuring a garden, this 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

From US$20.58 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$85.68
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,371 reviews
A very pleasant hotel, the staff were very friendly and helpful, the room was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was good with a good variety of foods. It's location near to the harbour and a 2 minute walk int the busy streets of stone town make it ideal.
Guest review by
Alexander
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$85.68
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,371 reviews
The location was great. Easily within walking distance of Stone Town. Customer service was excellent. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Shoutout to my favourite member of the housekeeping team Maua who kept our room spotless and beautifully decorated. Breakfast was a little disappointing, there wasn't much variety but the fresh fruit made up for it 😊. I would definitely stay there again and recommend it, especially if you're on a budget
Guest review by
Harvey
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$40.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 745 reviews
The room was spacious and spotless, good location, just a few minutes walk from Forodhani Gardens and Darajani Souk. Very good value if traveling on a budget.
Guest review by
Obadiah
Solo traveller