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Serene Abodes, hotel in Stone Town

Serene Abodes is located in Stone Town, within a 2-minute walk of Cinema Afrique and 300 yards of Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar.

Great location right by the ferry and within 10 minutes walking of almost all of old Stone Town. Alex and Kassim were both very kind and helpful, and our room was clean and had air conditioning.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
51 reviews
Price from
$35.20
per night
Stone Town House, hotel in Stone Town

Located in Zanzibar City, a 4-minute walk from Stone Town Beach, Stone Town House has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and concierge services.

Very well located, excellent staff and good for 1 night
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
389 reviews
Price from
$42.50
per night
Shoki Shoki Hostel, hotel in Stone Town

Located in Zanzibar City, a 4-minute walk from Stone Town Beach, Shoki Shoki Hostel has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

They don't have.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
647 reviews
Price from
$36
per night
Sanaa Hostel, hotel in Stone Town

Sanaa Hostel is located on the beachfront in Zanzibar City, a 4-minute walk from Stone Town Beach and 500 yards from Peace Memorial Museum.

Great location, comfortable room with private bathroom (at least the one I stayed in), and good breakfast.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
123 reviews
Price from
$40.50
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
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
1,039 reviews
Price from
$25.20
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
$3
per night
Rafiki Apartment, hotel in Stone Town

Located in Zanzibar City, a 6-minute walk from Stone Town Beach, Rafiki Apartment provides air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

The staffs were really nice one of the stuff offered to take me round to look food when i got in late.
Scored 7.1
7.1
Rated good
Good
80 reviews
Price from
$24.23
per night
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: $35.20
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 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 traveler
  • 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: $85.50
    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: $85.50
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 236 reviews
    Amazingly friendly staff, great location
    Lourens
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 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: $85.50
    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 traveler
  • 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
    Travelers 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
    Travelers with friends
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 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