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The best guest houses in Zanzibar City

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Zava House Stone town

Zanzibar City

Zava House Stone town enjoys a location in Zanzibar City, a 4-minute walk from Old Fort of Zanzibar and 0.4 miles from House of Wonders.

A
Anne
From
Kenya
Very clean and well maintained
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 707 reviews
Price from
$28.35
1 night, 2 adults

Stone town sea view

Zanzibar City

Stone town sea view provides free Wifi and rooms with air conditioning in Zanzibar City. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

A
André
From
Estonia
Location is perfect. Very clean room with AC Tony was super welcome, understands our needs and accommodated all our requests
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 525 reviews
Price from
$40
1 night, 2 adults

Lofihouse

Zanzibar City

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.

L
Lourdes
From
Peru
We like this place very much. It felt like home. Great location. The host Ali and his brother Rashid were very nice and helpful, they helped us with our tours and taxi transfers. Thank you so much for all.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Price from
$28.80
1 night, 2 adults

Shoki Shoki Guest House

Zanzibar City

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

M
Mark The Hoff
From
United Kingdom
Location is great - in the centre of the old town of Stone Town - short walk to everywhere including the ferry port. Has a decent kitchen, dorms are decent size, good bedding and clean bathrooms. all in a great place to stay with nice helpful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 705 reviews
Price from
$37.49
1 night, 2 adults

Malindi Guest House

Zanzibar City

Malindi Guest House is located in Zanzibar City, 689 feet from the harbor and 1476 feet from the ferry terminal. It has a 24-hour front desk, restaurant and guest lounge.

A
Ahmed
From
Egypt
Location is perfect Very good guest relations with Mr Ginie Nice breakfast Good service Clean room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 810 reviews
Price from
$10.20
1 night, 2 adults

Hello Rafiki GuestHouse - Mkunazini

Zanzibar City

Just a 9-minute walk from Stone Town Beach and 600 yards from Peace Memorial Museum, Hello Rafiki GuestHouse - Mkunazini features accommodations in Zanzibar City, with a terrace and a shared lounge.

C
Claire
From
Kenya
It has very good and friendly staff..very helpful. I’d recommend it to anyone traveling to stone town
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Fair - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
$19.40
1 night, 2 adults

The House of Royals

Zanzibar City

The House of Royals in Zanzibar City provides accommodations with an open-air bath, a garden, and a bar. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.

v
vrooom
From
United States
Beautiful Mansion on the sea with great view if fishermen's morning activities. Located in awesome enchanted garden. Fascinating book on family history available to read on site No A/C but no mosqiitos either. Charming Hugarian hostess. Good though limited food and limited bar availablr Loaded with atmosphere - will not disappoint the most romantic soul
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
Price from
$85
1 night, 2 adults

Shivo Guest House

Kiembi Samaki (Near Zanzibar City)

Shivo Guest House enjoys a location in Kiembi Samaki, 5.1 miles from House of Wonders and 5.1 miles from Old Fort of Zanzibar.

V
Vitor
From
Brazil
Brian is a great guy. He helped us a lot on the day we arrived. Accomodation is good, and is very close to the airport.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 881 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults

Nashu House Stone Town

Ngambo (Near Zanzibar City)

Offering quiet street views, Nashu House Stone Town in Ngambo features accommodations and a shared lounge.

Y
Yakub
From
Tanzania
The Ambience, Staff, Cleanliness, location Staff were very friendly and went out of their way to make comfort Both Anna and Hamisa were very helpful Breakfast isn't included however the host Nashu provided Bread and eggs and you can make your own tea so it was lovely 😍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
Price from
$26
1 night, 2 adults

BABAbora house

Ngambo (Near Zanzibar City)

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

P
Peter
From
United Kingdom
Deserves a much higher rating on Booking. Lovely and welcoming staff. The owner is very responsive. Location is right in the heart of Stonetown, so it’s easy to walk everywhere, but still quiet. Large rooms and private bathroom was clean with hot water. Excellent value for money. The owner kindly arranged a very early morning taxi and checked if everything was going well. A very caring man. I would definitely stay here again. Google maps has it in the wrong place, so you need to head for the Hindu temple or Secret Garden.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Price from
$18.49
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Avg. price/night: $110
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
    Absolutely charming house with a history. Quiet and secluded, on a beach. Very hospitable host. Very personal touch and more like staying with family. Large comfortable beds. Dinner and breakfast available.
    Guest review by
    Valerie
    Young couple