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Serene Abodes, hotel in Stone Town

Serene Abodes provides rooms in Stone Town near Cinema Afrique and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar.

We needed a place for day use near the Zanzibar ferry. Khassim (the manager) was extremely helpful and kind. Thanks Khassim.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
51 reviews
Price from
£29.52
per night
Stone Town House, hotel in Stone Town

Situated in Zanzibar City, 300 metres from Stone Town Beach, Stone Town House features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and concierge services.

Stone Town House was a lovely stay. The staff was super friendly, they had great facilities, breakfast options and laundry service at a fair cost.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
389 reviews
Price from
£35.01
per night
Shoki Shoki Hostel, hotel in Stone Town

Situated in Zanzibar City and within 400 metres of Stone Town Beach, Shoki Shoki Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. My bed was very comfy (I had a double room). The communal bathroom and kitchen weren't modern but very clean. Fantastic location in the centre of stone town, easy walking distance of lots of sights and the ferry to prison island etc. WiFi had great coverage too!
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
647 reviews
Price from
£30.12
per night
Sanaa Hostel, hotel in Stone Town

Sanaa Hostel is located on the beachfront in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 500 metres from Peace Memorial Museum.

The location was excellent, you could walk anywhere. The staff were lovely. Breakfast was simple but filling. The aircon and WiFi both worked very well. It was handy having an ATM right next door.. the bed was very comfortable.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
123 reviews
Price from
£33.51
per night
zLife Stone Town, hotel in Stone Town

Located in Zanzibar City, zLife Stone Town features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Location, close to beach, old town etc.
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
1,039 reviews
Price from
£23.04
per night
Lost & Found Zanzibar, hotel in Stone Town

Lost & Found Zanzibar features free WiFi and rooms with air conditioning in Zanzibar City.

Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
583 reviews
Price from
£18.82
per night
Rafiki Apartment, hotel in Stone Town

Situated in Zanzibar City, 500 metres from Stone Town Beach, Rafiki Apartment offers air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

The location of the room is good. Everything is in walking distance. The rooms are simple, but they are as described and clean. So if that is what you're looking for, this place is good.
Scored 7.1
7.1
Rated good
Good
80 reviews
Price from
£21.26
per night
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • 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 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 107 reviews
    Great location in center of Stone Town!! Working AC, WiFi, fans Quick response by owner, good communication and wiligness For me it was match for that price
    Ales
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £64.38
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 236 reviews
    We were in Art Room that really had specific character. Otherwise, the Hotel Promotes sustainability and is full of local artworks. The specialty of the place is inner courtyard, which is perfect for meeting new people! The place is also very close to main attractions and to the beach.
    Bajec
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £64.38
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 236 reviews
    Amazingly friendly staff, great location
    Lourens
    Young couple
  • 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 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 109 reviews
    Great location in Stone Town, nice little place with just a few rooms. Clean and comfortable, nice little rooftop terrace with a view. Breakfast in the backyard was great, and the staff were helpful when we wanted to organise a day trip. Would definitely stay here again.
    Mia
    People with friends
  • Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 109 reviews
    This property was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. It had aircon in the main room and fans in the bedrooms. The breakfast was amazing and the whole stay was such good value for money for those on a budget. The staff were very friendly and looked after our bags while we explored the town.
    Amy
    People with friends
  • 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
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 107 reviews
    The apartment was at a good location, very central. The owner was very good at communicating and helpful. The apartment was spacious and had a lockable drawer (a bit like a safe) in the twin room. The owner arranged for their driver to take us to the airport at the end of our stay for 15USD, this was very helpful and handy as it was prompt. Having a fridge and good WiFi was very good.
    Sarah
    Family with young children