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Seafarers Loft

Stone Town

Offering city views, Seafarers Loft is an accommodation set in Stone Town, 500 metres from Stone Town Beach and 400 metres from Peace Memorial Museum.

Y
Yvonne
From
Ireland
single rooms, double beds, aircon & WiFi, ensuite bedrooms
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults

African Angel House B&B

Stone Town

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.

L
Lisa
From
Germany
We loved Angel (the host). She was so helpful and we were allowed to leave our luggage for the whole day after check out. The location was perfect, aside the trouble but in short walking distance of the main tourist attractions of Stone Town. The room was really clean, the ac works and the breakfast was good. We felt like home there and will come back next time!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
Price from
US$46.55
1 night, 2 adults

Tuna's House

Stone Town

Situated in Stone Town, near Peace Memorial Museum, House of Wonders and Old Fort of Zanzibar, Tuna's House has a shared lounge. It is set 200 metres from Stone Town Beach and offers a shared kitchen....

M
Mike Lee
From
United Kingdom
Perfect location Big clean room with Ac Communal kitchen and small living sofa
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Four Seasons

Stone Town

Located in Stone Town, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 600 metres from Peace Memorial Museum, Four Seasons offers air conditioning.

N
Nonkosi
From
South Africa
We arrived in the early hours of the morning. Romania our host was available on his phone. He arranged transport for us from the airport to the property. Location was good - (close to almost everything one needs to see and experience)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

SAFARI

Stone Town

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, SAFARI is located in Stone Town.

L
Leanne
From
Gambia
Presented nicely A home from home as you ought to feel when you return home - The Motherland 💚💛❤️ There was hot water in one/ three wet rooms Kitchen was fully equipped no issues at all, they even provided washing soap 🧼 Hair Dyer x2 Iron n enough plug sockets to keep all the family entertained ha
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews
Price from
US$70
1 night, 2 adults

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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.

A
Ana Yazmin
From
Netherlands
lovely staff and delicious food. beautiful hotel very peaceful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
Price from
US$483.30
1 night, 2 adults

Cozy Stay Near Zanzibar Airport

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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

N
Nailah
From
Uganda
It felt like home away from home. The host was wonderful and very helpful. He helped us find anything we needed, Even booking excursions at affordable prices, henna, even went with us to help in the market.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$98.33
1 night, 2 adults

Kay's Place Zanzibar

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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.

E
Elfayad
From
Saudi Arabia
Clean and neat with all amenities available Away from the crowded stone town but not far
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$115.31
1 night, 2 adults

KKJ House

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

KKJ House is situated in Zanzibar City, 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum, 1.8 km from House of Wonders, as well as 1.5 km from Hamamni Persian Baths.

K
Komborerai Wilfred
From
Germany
The communication with the owner was very fantastic. They were so helpful, and let us check in earlier. The place was very comfortable for us given that we had kids. The location is perfect. The apartment is well equipped. It's definitely worth it, and l would book it again. All the utilities were working perfectly. I recommend it to all who want to spend some time in Zansibar.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$67.50
1 night, 2 adults

Emerson Spice

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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, 16 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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,954 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in Stone Town and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 64 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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 654 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,380 reviews

Antonio Garden Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Zanzibar City. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk.

From US$92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

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.

From US$225 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 88 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 296 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 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 663 reviews

Situated in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 700 metres from Peace Memorial Museum, Shoki Shoki Guest House offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

From US$72.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Emerald Palm Courtyard Hotel is situated in Zanzibar City, 700 metres from House of Wonders and 500 metres from Old Fort of Zanzibar.

From US$68.85 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 32 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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

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

From US$45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

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

From US$27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews

Situated within 500 metres of Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Rafiki Apartment offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City. 400 metres from...

From US$24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,809 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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 684 reviews

Boasting a garden, Emerald Palm Boutique Hotel is situated in Zanzibar City in the Zanzibar region, 300 metres from Stone Town Beach and 800 metres from Peace Memorial Museum.

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

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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 962 reviews

Maru Maru Hotel’s cocktail bar has 360-degree views over Stone Town and the Indian Ocean. The property provides an onsite restaurant and complimentary Wi-Fi .

From US$125.35 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$36.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Great location, great atmosphere and great hosts. Alex and Kasim went out of their way to make me feel at home. Would definitely stay again in future.
Guest review by
Abdul-Latief
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
Really friendly host. We arrived at 7.15am to drop off our luggage after an overnight flight and, as our room had not been taken the previous night, were able to take it immediately. The place is spotlessly clean, atmospheric and with a perfect location right in the heart of the old Stone Town
Guest review by
Michael
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
What a wonderful little place this is to stay, in a quiet safe location. The rooms are spotlessly clean, great Wi-fi and air-conditioning. Breakfast was nice too, but what makes this place special, is the charm, and friendliness of the the host Angel and her colleague. They were always there to help, and Angel helped me with a difficult situation with with another booking.  For the price I think it is great value, and I would not hesitate staying there again. Asante Sana!!
Guest review by
Lee
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews
We stayed in three different places in Stone Town because we couldn't find a clean budget place with decent wifi for working. This place was perfect and I wish we had found it earlier. The bedroom is huge and the wifi works very well in the room. The bathroom was spacious and spotless. The is AC but the fan was enough to keep us cool.
Guest review by
Tiana
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews
I actually message the landlady on the messenger function and asked for early check-in in the morning instead of the afternoon. she put me in touch with Mansoud and arrange everything for 10 am. It went smoothly. they handed over the keys and told me everything there is to know about the room and the flat. I love the location as it like 30m from Spice hotel and the Jaws terrace restaurant to get breakfast at 8 sud and affordable lunch or dinner. The room is very spacious and clean
Guest review by
Christina
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews
Lovely apartment in an excellent location in Stone Town. Everything in stone is less than 5min walk to the apartment. Rooms are spotless & well cleaned. Staff are very helpful & plenty of restaurants nearby to experience delicious swahili cooking. Very good value for money and i highly recommend Zanzibar Spice Nest Apartment.
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MichaelPaul
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