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Nomad Cave- Stonetown, hotel in Stone Town

Offering a garden and city view, Nomad Cave- Stonetown is set in Stone Town, a few steps from Old Fort of Zanzibar and 300 metres from House of Wonders.

Great room in the center of town. Big room. Great wifi. Great location..was clean.
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
63 reviews
Price from
£26.73
per night
The House of Royals, hotel in Stone Town

Situated within 10 km of Peace Memorial Museum and 8.9 km of Cinema Afrique in Zanzibar City, The House of Royals provides accommodation with seating area.

Great service and view
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
22 reviews
Price from
£89.61
per night
Shivo Guest House, hotel in Stone Town

Located within 7.3 km of Peace Memorial Museum and 8.2 km of Hamamni Persian Baths, Shivo Guest House offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kiembi Samaki.

Ms Shakira is a very attentive receptionist, sharp as a tack, quick to help with any general enquiries, be it taxis or money exchange. Ms Salma is lovely, she cooked me one of the tastiest meals I ate during my 10 days in Zanzibar! Thankyou ladies! Also, for the takeaway breakfast. Its only 5 minutes to get to the airport, so it's very handy if you have an early flight. Super comfortable beds! Budget friendly too.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
488 reviews
Price from
£31.63
per night
Zava House Stone town, hotel in Stone Town

Offering city views, Zava House Stone town is an accommodation set in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 700 metres from Peace Memorial Museum.

Good location
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
545 reviews
Price from
£26.73
per night
Nashu House Stone Town, hotel in Stone Town

Set within 100 metres of Stone Town Beach and 1.2 km of Peace Memorial Museum in Ngambo, Nashu House Stone Town offers accommodation with seating area.

For the price this place was really great. It was a little hard to find but they reach out and give you contact details ahead of time. Its in a really central location but still quiet. Place was very clean and room was large. Had a shared bathroom which was cleaned often. Was only slightly more than a hostel but definitely a step up
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
48 reviews
Price from
£16.87
per night
Malindi Guest House, hotel in Stone Town

Malindi Guest House is located in Zanzibar City, 210 metres from the harbour and 450 metres from the ferry terminal. It has a 24-hour front desk, restaurant and guest lounge.

Roof terrace,breakfast, stuff, friendly managers, and rooms … everything was just perfect and not expensive.
Scored 7.0
7.0
Rated good
Good
773 reviews
Price from
£15.24
per night
Uko Uko House, hotel in Stone Town

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

Lied not at beach front,in the middle of chaotic neighborhood
Scored 7.0
7.0
Rated good
Good
42 reviews
Price from
£24.40
per night
BABAbora house, hotel in Stone Town

Located within 200 metres of Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km of Peace Memorial Museum, BABAbora house offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Ngambo.

It was wonderful being able to spend nights in an authentically traditional building with traditional rooms and furniture. It was an excellent way to explore the traditional architecture and decoration of old Zanzibar. The location is perfect. Just behind the famous praying temple and just 5 minutes to the water shores. The owner is very friendly and always eager to make your stay comfortable. The price is reasonable given the excellent location and the traditional environment. This place is a must!
Scored 6.8
6.8
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
97 reviews
Price from
£16.71
per night
Stone town sea view, hotel in Stone Town

Located in Zanzibar City, 100 metres from Stone Town Beach, Stone town sea view provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

The position e the atmosphere
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
600 reviews
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Guest houses that travellers love in Stone Town

  • Avg. price/night: £26.51
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 51 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.
    Abdul-Latief
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 35 reviews
    Everything was great! It’s in a great location, could be a little hard to find but we had a guide so was fine. House was really nice and the host was really accommodating for our arrival and checkout times.
    F
    Francesca
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £64.38
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 236 reviews
    Old town house renovated into a trendy Air BnB. Eclectic interior design with attention to detail. Take note to close shutters and doors otherwise it will be noisy at night. Great location within walking distance of charming streets of Stone Town.
    Nevali
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 35 reviews
    Great location, quiet but near centre. A home away from home.
    Angelica
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £32.38
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 107 reviews
    Very nice location, quiet, close to downtown and sights. Rooms are comfortable, well furnished and impeccably clean. Angel is a super host. She gave us a ride to the airport at 3 am.!!!
    Ivan
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £32.38
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 107 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!!
    Lee
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 35 reviews
    Spacious and neat apartment with a nice decor located in a quiet area of Stone Town and a few minutes away from the main road, shops and restaurants. The host was very responsive and flexible. Each room has its own ensuite bathroom and toilet. The host helped me discover Stone Town and Zanzibar, which I was visiting for the 1st time and arranged for airport pick-up and drop-off. It is good value for money.
    Jean Pierre
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £18.82
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 53 reviews
    We stayed twice in this very nice guesthouse in the middle of Stonetown. The rooms and private bathroom are basic, comfortable and clean. You eat your breakfast, that comes with fresh fruit, on the rooftop terrace. The owner is very helpful and tries to do everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible. You also can arrange your tours here, they are of great value. The location is ideal. No cars around, close to the old slave market and the food market. If you visit Stonetown, we can definitely recommend this place!
    Annelies
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £32.38
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 107 reviews
    Newly opened by charming owner Ms Angel. Continental Breakfast with fresh fruits and Muesli/Joghurt, coffee or tea, toast with butter/Jam. Location is easy to find…just tell the driver ‚Culture‘ (i.e. Culture Musical Club). Once there a few meter to the right is this B&B. Everything in safe footwalk distance.
    Rudolf
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £64.38
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 236 reviews
    A great location - very close to all the places of interest, close to the beach,etc Great hosts and staff - very welcoming, good english, ready to listen and help. One breakfast the girls even danced around our table and sang a song :) Great breakfast - local, tasty, fresh juice, home-made Very well-decorated house, in a colonial style
    Alena Rodionova
    Young couple