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The House of Royals, hotel in Zanzibar City

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
Zava House Stone town, hotel in Zanzibar City

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
Malindi Guest House, hotel in Zanzibar City

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 Zanzibar City

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
Shivo Guest House, hotel in Zanzibar City

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
Nashu House Stone Town, hotel in Zanzibar City

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
BABAbora house, hotel in Zanzibar City

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 Zanzibar City

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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  • Avg. price/night: £54.21
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 528 reviews
    Very spacious room- Genius upgrade! Lovely bed and working air condition. Very close to all amenities. Great hosts and very helpful staff. Amazing, fresh fruit and cooked breakfast, good coffee too!
    Mariola
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £25.30
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,074 reviews
    Charming hostel in the historical center of Stone Town. Cheap and good value for money.
    Michal
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £86.59
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 22 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.
    Valerie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £18.82
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 685 reviews
    Great location. Nice roof terrace (if you can be bothered to climb 7 flights of stairs). Cheap drinking water. Friendly, helpful staff. Comfy bed with mosquito nets. Felt safe at night. Quiet location.
    Laurastrickers
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £54.21
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 528 reviews
    Really nice hotel. Great location in the city center. And very good value for the price you pay. I love the room, it was gorgeous. WIth AC and ceiling fan. Pretty quiet at night even though it's in the center. Breakfast is basic, but it's like that almost all over Zanzibar. I liked it though :) Staff is very friendly and happy to help with everything.
    Katarina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £4.52
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 583 reviews
    This hostel is in a great location, very central and close to restaurants, bars, the night food market, points of interest and all the lovely little streets of Stone Town. Rooms are big, comfortable and quiet with good AC. The staff are all friendly, most of them speak English and are always very helpful and smiley (Thanks Pili and the boys for answering all my questions).
    Carola Grana
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £125.90
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,496 reviews
    Charmingly styled boutique boutique hotel set in the narrow streets of Stone Town. clean and comfortable with friendly staff. good breakfast. Great location, just be ready that taxis will not be able to drive right up to property because of the narrow streets
    Sean
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £16.32
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 773 reviews
    Rooms are amazing, breakfast is always fresh fruits, David is a great host
    Iveta De Serrano
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 13 reviews
    Fresh fruits and fresh homemade bread, for breakfast. Delicious. The place is boutique and quiet, no mosques or local farms in close proximity.
    Jaroslaw
    Solo traveller

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