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Stone Town House, hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City, a 4-minute walk from Stone Town Beach, Stone Town House provides rooms with air conditioning.

beds in 4 person dorm are each four poster and larger than normal single. free coffee throughout daytime. receptionist very helpful. centrally located. excellent value for money. highly recommend.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
425 reviews
Price from
$44.88
1 night, 2 adults
Shoki Shoki Hostel, hotel in Zanzibar City

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

Good location, staff is very friendly and let us store our luggage during the day and use the communal space for a couple of hours before we left for the airport. We really appreciated the fact that we had an air-conditioning in the room - it makes all the difference! It was also nice that they offer great breakfast for a reasonable price in the main Shoki Shoki hotel building. Overall it was exactly what we needed for 1 night in Stone Town.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
716 reviews
Price from
$58.50
1 night, 2 adults
Lost & Found Zanzibar, hotel in Zanzibar City

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

Staff were very good
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
550 reviews
Price from
$7
1 night, 2 adults
Bottoms Up, hotel in Zanzibar City

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Bottoms Up is located in Zanzibar City, a 2-minute walk from Stone Town Beach.

The rooms
Scored 6.4
6.4
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
610 reviews
Price from
$18
1 night, 2 adults
zLife Stone Town, hotel in Zanzibar City

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

Was good stay
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
998 reviews
Price from
$25.20
1 night, 2 adults
Rafiki Apartment, hotel in Zanzibar City

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
81 reviews
Price from
$24.23
1 night, 2 adults
Sanaa Hostel, hotel in Zanzibar City

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.

Everything
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
128 reviews
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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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  • Shoki Shoki Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 716 reviews

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

    In the middle of Stone Town, great value for money...

  • Sanaa Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 128 reviews

    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.

    Friendly staff, flexible to our needs, great location

  • zLife Stone Town
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 998 reviews

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

    Great location, friendly staff and such a good vibe!

  • Stone Town House
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 425 reviews

    Located in Zanzibar City, a 4-minute walk from Stone Town Beach, Stone Town House provides rooms with air conditioning.

    Very good location and most friendly and welcoming staff

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Zanzibar City

  • Shaan Inn
    Central location
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Shaan Inn has accommodations in Zanzibar City near House of Wonders and Old Fort of Zanzibar.

  • Paje Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Zanzibar City, a 14-minute walk from Paje Beach, Paje Hostel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

  • Lost & Found Zanzibar
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 550 reviews

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

    nice staff, comfy beds, great location, great wifi

  • Rafiki Apartment
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 81 reviews

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

    posizione ottima, terrazzo ampio, camere adeguate a 4 persone

  • Bottoms Up
    Central location
    Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 610 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Bottoms Up is located in Zanzibar City, a 2-minute walk from Stone Town Beach.

    Heart of Stone town, lovely staff, beautiful Parrot

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Hostels that guests love in Zanzibar City

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  • Avg. price/night: $35
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,114 reviews
    Perfect location, great atmosphere. You feel like home. We stayed with teenage kids and they enjoyed youth hostel atmosphere. ( Wi-Fi and Air condition work very well). Host explained us how to get to the East coast by dalladalla and informed us how much it is supposed to cost. That was very helpful. Usually if you ask someone in Tanzania, they just organize an expensive taxi for you….
    Anna
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $58.50
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 716 reviews
    Amazing Staff . Great Location. Very Comfortable & budget friendly.
    Ahmed
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $33
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 998 reviews
    It’s very traditional, great location, it’s cheap, great vibe, staff is nice
    Kristina
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $58.50
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 716 reviews
    Great location, very clean, lovely staff, comfortable beds in dormitory!
    Hannah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $26
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 550 reviews
    Amazing location. Stayed in the women's dorm. Felt more like a summer camp bunk than a hostel. Was very clean and wifi worked. Felt safe the entire time I was here. If you're a budget travel it is one of the better hostels I have been to.
    Elizabeth
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $200
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 604 reviews
    Everyone was super friendly and ready to help! As soon as I booked I was contacted by an employee to ask if he could assist with anything. Immediately we arranged for a cheap airport pickup (20€) and a dinner that was awaiting us when we arrived since the kitchen closed before our arrival time. We had the rooftop terrace to ourselves! A great way to begin our Zanzibar adventure. Great location too. Close to beach and winding roads with shops!
    Christina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $27
    Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 610 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: $58.50
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 716 reviews
    As every youth hostel, it is quite cheap, so in this matter, it is as expected. The hostel is quite small, the bathroom is clean, the beds are made every day and you are given a clean towel at your arrival.
    Nolwenn
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $137.26
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,590 reviews
    The location is strategic in the old Stone town. A stone's throw from the enchanting alleys, near the mercury house, the old fort and the night market. In truth, only the location can explain the price of this place which is above all a dormitory youth hostel
    rootsartz
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $35
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,114 reviews
    The hostel is a great location and the staff were keen to help with suggestions of where to go. It's very useful to have the cooking facilities also, as we are travelling on a budget! The balcony is a great place to sit.
    Lucy
    Young couple

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