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The units at the bed and breakfast come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A balcony with outdoor furniture and pool views is offered in each unit. All units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

Very good location. House is clean and with worm water. House is cozy and quiet. Every apartment has a separate entrance and a private terrace. Breakfast is served in front of the house on the terrace. Everyone has their own privacy. . The staff is very polite and smiling.

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9
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
€ 56
per night

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour front desk, Tembo B&B Apartments is attractively situated in Zanzibar City, 600 metres from The Zanzibar Curio shop and 1.1 km from Peace Memorial Museum. It is situated 200 metres from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

Beautiful old-fashioned apartments in Central Stonetown. The buffet buffet at the seafront restaurant is excellent, and there is also a large pool for guests.

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8.3
Very good
1,428 reviews
Price from
€ 76
per night

Built in 1860 for Princess Kholle, this central Stone Town hotel is a minutes’ walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. It offers luxurious rooms, an outdoor pool and rooftop terrace with a Swahili-style tea house and Indian Ocean views.

I liked the aesthetics and how peaceful it was.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,001 reviews
Price from
€ 34
per night

At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with a desk. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and sea views is offered in every unit. The units feature a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen.

Bungalows were really nice and cosy. The terrace in front of each bungalows was wonderful with a view to sea and sunset. The stuff were very friendly and helpful. The cuisine was delicious. The location is perfect to search Stone Town and near surrounding (e.g. Prison Island, Cheetah's Rock). We enjoyed our stay.

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8.7
Fabulous
169 reviews
Price from
€ 69
per night

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. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The guest house offers garden views, a sun terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

The guest house features some units that have a balcony and sea view, and every unit is fitted with a private bathroom and a wardrobe. At the guest house, all units are soundproof.

It's an amazing house, that has been wonderfully restored and maintained. The garden, in particular, is spectacular. Szilvia has done a brilliant job and is a fantastic host. Highly recommended

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8.9
Fabulous
21 reviews
Price from
€ 111
per night

Balcony House has 11 bedrooms. Each room is equipped with mosquito net and ceiling fan. Some rooms have private en-suite bathrooms, while others have access to shared bathrooms. Air-conditioning is available in most room. Some rooms have view to the ocean, others to the street. All rooms have access to a shared balcony, terrace, living room, kitchen, dining room and bathrooms. Free WiFi is available.

The location, the space, the reception, the service, the views

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7.9
Good
1,013 reviews
Price from
€ 15
per night

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. All rooms feature a kitchen and a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Calm area with no traffic, well ventilated and cool room which in Zanzibar is a major selling point. You will sleep beautiful nights

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7.8
Good
457 reviews
Price from
€ 21
per night

All units feature air conditioning and a cable flat-screen TV. A fridge and kettle are also offered. At the bed and breakfast, units have bed linen and towels.

Bike hire and car hire are available at this bed and breakfast and the area is popular for pub crawls.

The host is so kind and welcoming, room very clean with air conditioner and cool bathroom/shower. very big and comfy bed. And very cheap of course! Definitely the place to be in Stone Town. A+!

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6.8
Review score
388 reviews
Price from
€ 18
per night

The bed and breakfast will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

Thank you for a very warm welcoming stay! I was a solo female traveler here and Smiles Hotel went above and beyond with exceptional service and friendly staff. Extremely clean and spacious rooms the staff did a great job at cleanliness everyday a very comfortable atmosphere and great breakfast! 10/10 recommend staying here! i’ll definitely be back! 🙂

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6.6
Review score
154 reviews
Price from
€ 67
per night

Featuring air conditioning, the rooms at the accommodation are fitted with a desk and fan. The beds are draped with mosquito nets. While some rooms have a a private bathroom, all the rooms have a bathroom and toilet.

It was very clean and staff were welcoming and helpful

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7.2
Good
206 reviews
Price from
€ 15
per night

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  • BARIDI VILLA
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 132 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, garden and views of garden, BARIDI VILLA is located in Zanzibar City, 70 metres from Kiwengwa Beach.

    clean, friendly staff, nice pool, nearby the beach.

  • Tembo B&B Apartments
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,428 reviews

    Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour front desk, Tembo B&B Apartments is attractively situated in Zanzibar City, 600 metres from The Zanzibar Curio shop and 1.1 km from Peace Memorial...

    Excellent location; great views, Reasonably priced food

  • Kholle House
    Breakfast options
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,001 reviews

    Built in 1860 for Princess Kholle, this central Stone Town hotel is a minutes’ walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

    Amazing gem with amazing staff! Food is excellent too.

  • Kelele Square
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 391 reviews

    Featuring city views and a terrace, Kelele Square offers accommodation ideally set in Zanzibar City, within a short distance of Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and St Joseph's Roman Catholic...

    I liked the wall arts along the stares and hall way

  • Smiles Stone Town Hotel
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 154 reviews

    Situated in Zanzibar City, in a historic building, 200 metres from Stone Town Beach, Smiles Stone Town Hotel is a bed and breakfast with a terrace and shared lounge.

    The room was clean but very tiny and the bathroom to.

  • Malindi Guest House
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 722 reviews

    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.

    Very nice rooftop, bathrooms were clean and spacious.

  • Hiliki House
    Breakfast options
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 564 reviews

    Located across the Victoria Garden in Vuga and 5 minutes' walk away from the Peace Memorial Museum, Hiliki House features colonial architecture. It offers air-conditioned rooms and a garden.

    Host and staff are very friendly and breakfast was also tasty.

  • Minara Miwili - Forodhani Park
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 72 reviews

    Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Minara Miwili - Forodhani Park provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi.

    Stort rum och ljust och rymligt badrum. Trevlig personal.

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  • Balcony House
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,013 reviews

    Balcony House is offering accommodation in Stone Town in Zanzibar City. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. Balcony House has 11 bedrooms.

    Great location, walking distance to main attractions.

  • Zava House Stone town
    Budget options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 457 reviews

    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.

    Nice and clean rooms, very friendly and helpful staff.

  • Princess Salme Inn
    Budget options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 222 reviews

    Located within 400 metres of Stone Town Beach and 1.5 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Princess Salme Inn provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City.

    Very cheap rooms for the location, very friendly staff

  • Jabar Lodge
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 172 reviews

    Set within 13 km of Peace Memorial Museum and 12 km of Cinema Afrique in Zanzibar City, Jabar Lodge features accommodation with seating area.

    Beautiful bungalows and nice people working here :)

  • Karibu Inn
    Budget options available
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 208 reviews

    Located in Stone Town, Karibu Inn boasts free WiFi and offers street parking. The property also offers bike and car rental services.

    Very friendly supportive staff and a perfect location.

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B&Bs that guests love in Zanzibar City

  • Avg. price/night: € 92.39
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,900 reviews
    The location and architecture is fantastic, few other places in town match it, if at all. The deep pool was a surprise, not expected from a city centre location. The room is stylish and there will s a very quiet Aircon in operation.
    Zolt S
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 26.94
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated 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: € 104.05
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,687 reviews
    Great location! All the staff were so welcoming and friendly. A special mention to Salim Richard who served us a dinner. He was so kind and up for a chat. Made us feel so welcome. Our room was nice. We stayed in building across from main building but felt it was very private and we always had the pool to ourselves. Easy and safe to walk to main building for food or any needs.
    Jess
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 75.25
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 633 reviews
    The Manor House is a beautiful property near to the airport and not far from Stone Town. You can reach the city centre in about 10-15 minutes using a private Taxi, bajai, boda boda or dala dala. The neighbourhood has some nice restaurants and local bars and you will meet a lot of friendly people there. The beach and a mangrove forest ist just a one minute walk away. The staff is very helpful, friendly and professional. Shout out to Hawa, Catherine, Richard, Ali, Mwana, Cleopatra, Jessca and everybody else I forgot.
    L
    Lukas
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 42.74
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 85 reviews
    Lovely friendly staff at a family run hostel, who will be happy to help you with anything, transport to other parts of the island and wonderful tours and day trips. The breakfast consisting of fresh fruit and eggs is delicious and good way to start the day, the private room was spacious and comfortable with a lovely shower, also a very short and pleasant stroll to local bars and eateries. I would recommend the Ethiopia restaurant a short walk away.
    Harry
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 19.51
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,013 reviews
    Charming hostel in the historical center of Stone Town. Cheap and good value for money.
    Michal
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 92.39
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,900 reviews
    Interesting interorior and great location in the city centre.
    Kristýna
    Young couple
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 457 reviews
    A quite cheap option in the city center, but I would recommend to spend a little more for a more confortable place
    Cinzia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 41.81
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 589 reviews
    Cheap, great location
    Jan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 82.91
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,173 reviews
    Friendly staff nice food. Great location 5 minutes walk to all of Stonetown. Lovely pool with a shallow pool suitable for children. Quiet central courtyard away from the street was nice to relax in.
    A
    Anonymous
    Family with young children

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