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Offering city views and a garden, Digital nomad Cave- Zanzibar offers accommodation situated conveniently in Stone Town, within a short distance of Peace Memorial Museum, Old Fort of Zanzibar and House of Wonders. The air-conditioned accommodation is 300 metres from Stone Town Beach. Hamamni Persian Baths is 300 metres from the guest house and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is 200 metres away.

Good location, kind staff, place as shown on pictures, and good internet.

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7.6
Good
51 reviews
Price from
AR$ 21,713
per night

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. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

I Had a great time here, good support from the stuff, they help me with good tips about the city and organizing some trips The location is perfect and all went really good here. I will definitly come back

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7.2
Good
38 reviews
Price from
AR$ 28,715
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.

The host and his stuff members were very friendly and helping with everything we needed. The host arranged a taxi driver to pick up us from the airport for a very reasonable price. The location is great, you are just in couple minutes at the beach, where you can enjoy your drink at some beach bar. Regarding excursions, feel free to ask the host what he recommends. He organised for us a day trip to prison island and nakupenda. All in total was a great value for money and a nice experience. A very concrete sign, that the satisfaction of his guests is the main interest of this host, is that he asked everytime if everything went well during our stay in stone town. I totally recommend this place to stay!

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7.8
Good
458 reviews
Price from
AR$ 16,130
per night

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. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The guest house provides a restaurant serving African cuisine, as well as free WiFi throughout the property.

Deserves a much higher rating on Booking. Lovely and welcoming staff. The owner is very responsive. Location is right in the heart of Stonetown, so it’s easy to walk everywhere, but still quiet. Large rooms and private bathroom was clean with hot water. Excellent value for money. The owner kindly arranged a very early morning taxi and checked if everything was going well. A very caring man. I would definitely stay here again. Google maps has it in the wrong place, so you need to head for the Hindu temple or Secret Garden.

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6.7
Review score
79 reviews
Price from
AR$ 16,945
per night

Towels and bed linen are offered in the homestay.

Popular points of interest near the homestay include Cinema Afrique, Old Dispensary and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 7 km from Zebra House Stonetown.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
AR$ 32,304
per night

Nashu House Stone Town, a property with a shared lounge, is set in Ngambo, 100 metres from Stone Town Beach, 1.2 km from Peace Memorial Museum, as well as 200 metres from Old Dispensary. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The guest house has family rooms.

The Ambience, Staff, Cleanliness, location Staff were very friendly and went out of their way to make comfort Both Anna and Hamisa were very helpful Breakfast isn't included however the host Nashu provided Bread and eggs and you can make your own tea so it was lovely 😍

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9.1
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
AR$ 22,156
per night

Located in Ngambo, near Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and Old Dispensary, Nashu House Stone Town has a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The guest house features family rooms.

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9
Superb
1 reviews
Price from
AR$ 30,133
per night

Featuring a balcony with sea views, a garden and a bar, Best View Malindi Guest House can be found in Mwembe Maepe, close to Stone Town Beach and 1.7 km from Peace Memorial Museum. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests.

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7
Good
1 reviews
Price from
AR$ 132,186
per night

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.

Free WiFi access is available in all areas. The rooms come equipped a patio, wardrobe and fan. Extras include a desk and some rooms have air conditioning.

Everything was perfect and the Breakfast was much better as the most Hotels in Stonetown. Very Relaxed Hakuna Matata

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7
Good
719 reviews
Price from
AR$ 11,814
per night

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. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen for guests.

The host and the staff were so welcoming, helpful and friendly. The room was clean and felt like home.we enjoyed stone town because of this residence.

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8.2
Very good
75 reviews
Price from
AR$ 36,166
per night

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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.
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Homestays that guests love in Stone Town

  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 38,286.01
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 38 reviews
    Good hostel for a night or two in the centre of Stonetown as all the interesting places are in a walking distance! Kassim will receive you with his warmth smile and make you feel at home :)
    Dimi C.
    Solo traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 74 reviews
    Very clean, conviniently located B&B with air condition and a lovely host.
    N
    Natalie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 77,768.46
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 12 reviews
    Very tidy and lovely A apartment equipped with everything you need. A good bed and nice bathroom. Hassan is a great host and there when you need him, Very nice and wants to share all he know about the area. I had a great stay!
    Omary
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 79,762.52
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 93 reviews
    The decor was nice very spacious for 2 bed extremely cheap Very good host Kept our luggage while we was away for day Responded and someone come right away to help us
    Abdulla
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 58,935.64
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 148 reviews
    A great location - very close to all the places of interest, close to the beach,etc Great hosts and staff - very welcoming, good english, ready to listen and help. One breakfast the girls even danced around our table and sang a song :) Great breakfast - local, tasty, fresh juice, home-made Very well-decorated house, in a colonial style
    Alena
    Young couple