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Seafarers Loft

Stone Town

Seafarers Loft is located in Stone Town, just a 5-minute walk from Hamamni Persian Baths and half a mile from House of Wonders.

B
BO MIN
From
Canada
It is right in the center of Stonetown, walking distance to everything. All three rooms have bathrooms attached. Mosquito nets were very helpful. Property manager Romain was very accommodating and attentive! We appreciated all his help arranging cab rides, etc at good rates
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Price from
$80
1 night, 2 adults

African Angel House B&B

Stone Town

Just a 6-minute walk from Stone Town Beach and 500 yards from Peace Memorial Museum, African Angel House B&B features accommodations in Stone Town, with a terrace.

R
Ronnie Randles
From
United States
A very personal welcoming vibe
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Price from
$32.30
1 night, 2 adults

Tuna's House

Stone Town

Just a few steps from Old Fort of Zanzibar and a 2-minute walk from Hamamni Persian Baths, Tuna's House features accommodations in Stone Town, with a shared lounge.

O
Ouli Sané
From
Senegal
The host was awesome! Location was central, close to the ferry terminal. The room was spotless! Love the local breakfast options close to the house!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
$30
1 night, 2 adults

Four Seasons

Stone Town

Four Seasons offers accommodations in Stone Town, a 8-minute walk from House of Wonders and half a mile from Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar.

C
Christian
From
Germany
Location is great, you can easily walk everywhere in Stone Town and it's safe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
$40
1 night, 2 adults

SAFARI

Stone Town

Just a 7-minute walk from Stone Town Beach and 500 yards from Peace Memorial Museum, SAFARI features accommodations in Stone Town with a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
Price from
$68
1 night, 2 adults

64 ZENJ HOUSE Luxury AIRPORT HOTEL

Mbweni (Near Stone Town)

64 ZENJ HOUSE Luxury AIRPORT HOTEL enjoys a location in Mbweni, 3.7 miles from Peace Memorial Museum and 4.1 miles from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

S
Susan
From
Australia
Very friendly and helpful staff. Room was large with a balcony. Short walk to a nice beach where some awesome ruins and restaurant were. Cloud covered the sunset which normally would be lovely. Great breakfast though checking with guests if they eat and drink certain foods. I don't like spicy food so I couldn't eat the sausages.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
Price from
$76.50
1 night, 2 adults

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Located in Zanzibar City, a few steps from Stone Town Beach, The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

C
Clea
From
United States
Fabulous hotel. Right off one of the busiest areas of Stone Town but tucked away from the crowd. It was very safe and secure. I don’t know what the other reviews were taking about that it’s “in an alley.” Stone Town IS a Medina — which means everything is accessed by way of an alley. Neela is in a top-notch part of town, quick access to everything by foot and just a block from The Park Hyatt. We did scuba diving with One Ocean, which was just a block away. Our room (Superior #5 on the 2nd floor) was totally fabulous. We loved the layout with the bathtub in the room, it was spacious, and everything was thoughtful and well designed. Really felt like a new luxury retreat in a historic building. Neela had some of the best food in Stone Town as well. I loved the art collection and decor. Overall Pros: Safe! Security was posed at the entrances and at the street entrances. Great location and walkable to everything Blasting AC Super clean with pleasant local toiletries Comfortable bed and nice cotton linens Wonderful service. Earnestly helpful! Great coffee in the room and in the hotel Excellent food (get the Benedict!) You will love this gem. It deserves a ranking in a top 50 boutique hotels list somewhere. :) I’d definitely stay again. Its special.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews
Price from
$483.30
1 night, 2 adults

Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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.

R
Rebecca
From
Germany
Lovely breakfast one the roof and very friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 686 reviews
Price from
$124
1 night, 2 adults

Kay's Place Zanzibar

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Kay's Place Zanzibar is located in Zanzibar City, just 2.6 miles from Peace Memorial Museum and 3 miles from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

N
Nosim
From
Tanzania
The location is great we arrived by plane so it was just ten minutes drive from the airport, and we left by ferry which took us 15 minutes. Also the apartment is new in a new building. Most of the amenities and furniture are new. The host was amazing 😍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
$120.67
1 night, 2 adults

Jacob's Inn

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Jacob's Inn is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Zanzibar City near Stone Town Beach. Popular points of interest nearby include House of Wonders, Old Fort of Zanzibar, and Cinema Afrique.

F
Faiz
From
Saudi Arabia
The staff is very polite and comfortable, location is not bad close to many places , rooms are clean Everything is taken care of , breakfast is nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
$34.02
1 night, 2 adults
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For those trying to save, these fun, budget hotels still have lots to offer, from Wifi to convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties are set in central areas and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find loads of options that feature 24-hour front desks and luggage storage.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

    Firefly boutique Hotel Zanzibar is located in Zanzibar City, within a 2-minute walk of Old Fort of Zanzibar and a few steps of Hamamni Persian Baths.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 684 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 372 reviews

    Located in Zanzibar City, a 4-minute walk from Stone Town Beach, Treasures of Zanzibar House features views of the city.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,602 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

    Lofihouse offers air-conditioned rooms in Zanzibar City. Popular points of interest nearby include Old Fort of Zanzibar, Cinema Afrique, and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

    Featuring a bar, Bellissimo Boutique Hotel is located in Zanzibar City in the Zanzibar region, a 3-minute walk from Stone Town Beach and 0.6 miles from Peace Memorial Museum.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews

    Located within a 6-minute walk of Stone Town Beach and 0.6 miles of Peace Memorial Museum, Rafiki Apartment provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 715 reviews

    Shoki Shoki Guest House features free Wifi and rooms with air conditioning in Zanzibar City.

Enjoy breakfast in Stone Town and nearby

  • BABAbora house

    Ngambo
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews

    Providing city views, BABAbora house in Ngambo offers accommodations and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 672 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Emerald Palm is located in Zanzibar City in the Zanzibar region, a 3-minute walk from Stone Town Beach and half a mile from Peace Memorial Museum.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews

    Jafferji House is a boutique hotel located in the heart of the historical Stone Town. Old Fort and the House of Wonders can both be reached within 656 feet of the property.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 293 reviews

    Located in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within a 2-minute walk, Sharazad Wonders Boutique has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar.

  • Kiponda B&B

    Zanzibar City
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 330 reviews

    Located in Stone Town, Kiponda B&B features a rooftop breakfast bar offering views of the city. The Zanzibar Ferry Terminal is 1148 feet away and the beach is a 5-minute walk from the property.

  • Aurelia Zanzibar

    Ngambo
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews

    Located in Ngambo, a 4-minute walk from Stone Town Beach, Aurelia Zanzibar has air-conditioned rooms and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

    Just a 4-minute walk from Stone Town Beach and half a mile from Peace Memorial Museum, Tarawanda House By Stawi features accommodations in Zanzibar City, with a garden and a shared lounge.

  • Jacob's Inn

    Zanzibar City
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

    Jacob's Inn is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Zanzibar City near Stone Town Beach. Popular points of interest nearby include House of Wonders, Old Fort of Zanzibar, and Cinema Afrique.

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  • Avg. price/night: $44
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 93 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $34
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 154 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: $34
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 154 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 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 156 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 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 156 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 traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 156 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.
    Guest review by
    MichaelPaul
    Travelers with friends
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