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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
Kwale Residence, hotel in Zanzibar City

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.

We stayed at the Kwale residence for one night, and it was conveniently close to the airport, which made it easy to catch our early flight the next morning. The beds were comfortable, and having AC and a kitchen was a plus. Overall, the Kwale residence was fine for a short stay if you're just passing through and need a place to sleep before your next flight.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
90 reviews
Price from
£40.84
per night
Anayah House, hotel in Zanzibar City

Anayah House is situated in Kiembi Samaki, 6.8 km from Hamamni Persian Baths, 7.1 km from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, and 7.1 km from Cinema Afrique.

Very good stay if you need to be close to the airport. Great host and cosy clean room. Nice restaurant right next to the guesthouse. It’s not in the center of stonetown but easy to get there with bus or taxi (15min approx).
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
75 reviews
Price from
£24.50
per night
Mama's House, hotel in Zanzibar City

Offering garden views, Mama's House is an accommodation situated in Kibweni, 7.2 km from Peace Memorial Museum and 6.2 km from Cinema Afrique.

Lovely owner. I had a good welcome from the owner. Whenever I needed him, he was available, we had a nice chat, and he was always willing to help. 
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
19 reviews
Price from
£26.76
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
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Homestays that guests love in Zanzibar City

  • Avg. price/night: £63.76
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 233 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: £135.54
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 4,845 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
  • Avg. price/night: £55.72
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 197 reviews
    Everything. Great Host
    Ezeugo Kosisochukwu
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £44.05
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 389 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: £87.04
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,995 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: £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: £135.54
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 4,845 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: £85.84
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,259 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 7.7
    7.7
    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
  • Avg. price/night: £25.30
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,074 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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