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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.

NOTHING
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
22 reviews
Price from
£91.69
1 night, 2 adults
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.

Great location, spacious room, friendly staff
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
583 reviews
Price from
£35.39
1 night, 2 adults
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.

Staff was really nice and welcoming. Perfect location. Great for 3 nights stay.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
606 reviews
Price from
£35.79
1 night, 2 adults
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.

Lovely space with lots of art to discover. Very friendly and helpful staff. Unique, cozy rooms. Beautiful terrace with great view. We stayed a second time cause we felt so very comfortable.
Scored 6.8
6.8
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
824 reviews
Price from
£14.37
1 night, 2 adults
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 6.1
6.1
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
43 reviews
Price from
£26.06
1 night, 2 adults
Nashu House Stone Town, hotel in Ngambo

Set in Ngambo, near Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and Old Dispensary, Nashu House Stone Town features a shared lounge.

This is our second occasion staying here after returning to Stone Town - so that shows how nice the place is for us to return!
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
116 reviews
Price from
£17.37
1 night, 2 adults
Shivo Guest House, hotel in Kiembi Samaki

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.

Staff were lovely and very accommodating. Very clean and great hot shower.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
719 reviews
Price from
£44.24
1 night, 2 adults
Anayah House, hotel in Kiembi Samaki

Situated 5.9 km from Peace Memorial Museum, 6.8 km from Hamamni Persian Baths and 7.1 km from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Anayah House features accommodation located in Kiembi Samaki.

We (we are a couple) spent 3 nights at Anayah House. The hotel is in a very good location. You can walk from the airport at any time of the day. It is also a convenient place for a trip to Stone Town (see the connection map and daladala line numbers https://a.storyblok.com/f/301902/1448x2048/27e6138514/07-1448x2048.png/m/960x0/filters:format(avif) ). In the area it is possible to eat and drink in the restaurant across the street or at local street food stalls. Very nice and helpful owners. I highly recommend it. Pawel
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
100 reviews
Price from
£26.17
1 night, 2 adults
Kwale Residence, hotel in Kiembi Samaki

Boasting a garden and views of garden, Kwale Residence is a recently renovated homestay situated in Kiembi Samaki, 6.1 km from Peace Memorial Museum.

The house is pretty nice, room modest but it was fine for our short stay, the AC was really helpful due the hot weather, everything was nice and clean. Maybe the location is a bit hidden and the road that takes to the hotel a bit rough but good location close to the airport
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
101 reviews
Price from
£43.62
1 night, 2 adults
BABAbora house, hotel in Ngambo

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.

The location was great, it was exactly what was written on the box. No frills, secure, affordable comfortable accommodation. Cheap and cheerful!
Scored 6.7
6.7
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
118 reviews
Price from
£14.87
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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  • Avg. price/night: £52.97
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 243 reviews
    A lively, clean, cosy place right in the middle of a busy maze of tiny streets in the heart of Stone town Close to the harbour, ferry and boat services. Close to Mercury restaurant. Lovely hosts, Gertrude and her female staff. Very positive vibe and helpful tips. You can request simple snacks if needed.
    Anna
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £144.78
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 4,905 reviews
    Clean and presentable. Expensive accomodation Renovations happening - lots of dust Too many hawkers around the hotel Busy with locals on the beach front
    Vidya
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 205 reviews
    Everything. Great Host
    Ezeugo Kosisochukwu
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £44.24
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 438 reviews
    The Italian man @ the reception, what a gem! Give the man a goddamn raise! People like him increase customer satisfaction 10× which in turn generates good reviews and more customers. The city introduction he gave me was imbeccable and invaluable. He's reception in general made me feel at home and satisfied with the place. Stone town house in itself is a great Hostel.
    Babak
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £84.77
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,767 reviews
    The staff is amazing. Food at the restaurant is good. Rooftop is nice. Location is right in the middle of Stone Town. This hotel allows you to be a part of the city without being contaminated by tourism. I recommend the hotel if you want to breath the local culture and encounter locals. 2/3 nights is enough. Not recommended if you are looking for a European fancy beach with 5 stars service and no contact with local culture.
    kristian Andersen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £72.39
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 601 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: £144.78
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 4,905 reviews
    One of the best hotel experiences I have ever had. Historic, beautiful building. Amazing location on the beach - with locals coming out in the evening and enjoying themselves. Comfortable bed, great food, wonderful staff and all owned and run by people from Zanzibar - unlike most of the other hotels on the island.
    Rachel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £98.13
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,305 reviews
    Hotel was chosen for a short trip before heading out to Tanzania. so location was important from the airport. The room was comfortable and clean. staff friendly and pool was good. lots of locals seem to use this hotel as a holiday destination too.
    Helen
    Young couple
  • Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 58 reviews
    First of all Saleh was a great host! The rooms are big and clean. And the bathroom although it isn’t private, it’s nice also. It’s not easy to find the Apartments but if you call Saleh or ask the locals they will help you find it.
    Daniel
    Young couple
  • Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,116 reviews
    Balcony House is a great hostel in the mid of Stonetown, nicely furnished rooms, cool chill zones, balconies and terraces. We loved it! Very good price for what you get, intereseting and communicative hosts, friendly staff. You should not be too delicate concerning noise, as Kenyatta road is small but frequented and sound isolation of the rooms not too good. We did not mind given the overall charme of the place, felt at home and (partly) slept well ;))) Recommend to go for it!
    Henrike
    Young couple

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