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The House of Royals, hotel in 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.

The Villa is a jewel. it was saved and restored from a nature that was literally claiming and swallowing it back. The White Villa stands Out from its beautiful green garden but without being intrusive with nature. The garden and the Door Collection absolutely deserve a visit. the room was really well designed and furnished. you have really the feeling to be in a small bubble suspended out of time.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
22 reviews
Price from
$115
per night
Zava House Stone town, hotel in Zanzibar City

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

Clean and comfortable rooms, good location, friendly and helpful staff. I always like to stay at Zava House when in Stone Town.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
545 reviews
Price from
$31.50
per night
Malindi Guest House, hotel in 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.

Staff was nice; laundry service.
Scored 7.0
7.0
Rated good
Good
773 reviews
Price from
$16.24
per night
Uko Uko House, hotel in Zanzibar City

Uko Uko House is a recently renovated guest house in Zanzibar City near Stone Town Beach.

nice hotel, kind staff, good food
Scored 7.0
7.0
Rated good
Good
42 reviews
Price from
$32.40
per night
Shivo Guest House, hotel in Zanzibar City

Shivo Guest House offers air-conditioned rooms in Kiembi Samaki. This guest house provides free private parking, free shuttle service, and free Wifi.

Very nice breakfast, warm and welcoming staff, just so close to the airport. The place is really clean and well maintained.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
488 reviews
Price from
$42
per night
Nashu House Stone Town, hotel in Zanzibar City

Just a 3-minute walk from Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar and 400 yards from Cinema Afrique, Nashu House Stone Town features accommodations in Ngambo, with a shared lounge.

The property is clean and amazing
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
48 reviews
Price from
$22.40
per night
BABAbora house, hotel in Zanzibar City

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

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 6.8
6.8
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
97 reviews
Price from
$22.19
per night
Stone town sea view, hotel in 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.

The room was just as listed. Nice stay at an affordable price.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
600 reviews
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Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Zanzibar City

  • Avg. price/night: $72
    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: $33.60
    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: $115
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 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: $25
    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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $72
    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: $6
    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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $167.20
    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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $21.68
    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 traveler
  • 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 traveler

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