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Seafarers Loft

Stone Town

Offering city views, Seafarers Loft is an accommodation set in Stone Town, 500 metres from Stone Town Beach and 400 metres from Peace Memorial Museum.

N
Norah
From
Malawi
Great location. Clean. Good host.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults

African Angel House B&B

Stone Town

Situated in Stone Town, 500 metres from Stone Town Beach, African Angel House B&B features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and a tour desk.

M
Maximilian
From
Austria
Little bed and breakfast in the centre of Stone Town. Delicious breakfast and comfortable rooms. The host was extraordinarily friendly and made our stay unforgettable. Exceptional value for money! Would certainly recommend staying there as the it has a very high standard.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
Price from
US$46.55
1 night, 2 adults

Tuna's House

Stone Town

Situated in Stone Town, near Peace Memorial Museum, House of Wonders and Old Fort of Zanzibar, Tuna's House has a shared lounge. It is set 200 metres from Stone Town Beach and offers a shared kitchen....

M
Mike Lee
From
United Kingdom
Perfect location Big clean room with Ac Communal kitchen and small living sofa
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Four Seasons

Stone Town

Located in Stone Town, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 600 metres from Peace Memorial Museum, Four Seasons offers air conditioning.

I
Ivan
From
Switzerland
Great apartment with bedroom, living room, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and even washing machine. Extremely comfortable and cosy. The kitchen is a great advantage, big refrigerator, cook stove, blender, coffee maker, kettle and all cutlery and utensils. The location is in a typical living area of stone town, very quiet at night, short walk to Jaws Corner and everything else. There is a local bakery in the neighborhood with very tasty warm bread. Staff were extremely nice and helpful. In one word - impressive. Definitely we will stay in this property the next time we come to the Stone Town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

SAFARI

Stone Town

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, SAFARI is located in Stone Town.

A
Anna Voka
From
Germany
Thanks Roman, who was a great manager to host us. Everything was amazing, the location is perfect only 2 minutes from Luukman. We even got a late checkout for free which was very comfortable. Would book any time again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
Price from
US$70
1 night, 2 adults

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Set in Zanzibar City, 90 metres from Stone Town Beach, The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

M
Munyaradzi
From
Germany
the whole ambience made me feel like i was in Zanzibar for the first time. It was paradise. The staff was great especially Ayubu - he took it upon himself to ensure that we were more than comfortable. definitely coming back for longer
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
Price from
US$483.30
1 night, 2 adults

Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Located in Zanzibar City, the unique and historical Zanzibar Coffee House offers individually designed rooms and suites. It features a coffee shop and a roof top terrace, overlooking Stone Town.

V
Victoria
From
Belgium
Coffee, staff, architecture, breakfast, location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 668 reviews
Price from
US$124
1 night, 2 adults

Golden Nap hostel

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Golden Nap hostel is located in Zanzibar City, within 700 metres of Cinema Afrique and 400 metres of Old Dispensary.

D
Delphine
From
Belgium
My stay at Golden Nap hostel was perfect. It exceeded all my previous hostel experiences The room is spacious and clean. Newly renovated and decorated with all comfort. Golden Nap is located right in the center of beautiful Stone Town, close to all tourist attractions and in the middle of the cosy and historical little streets of the city, which instantly gives a local vibe The hostel is locally owned - which is a plus! Hosts are very friendly and easy to communicate with Super recommend this place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Cozy Stay Near Zanzibar Airport

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Located 5.2 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Cozy Stay Near Zanzibar Airport provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

N
Nailah
From
Uganda
It felt like home away from home. The host was wonderful and very helpful. He helped us find anything we needed, Even booking excursions at affordable prices, henna, even went with us to help in the market.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$87.40
1 night, 2 adults

Kale Stone Town Flat

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Offering sea views, Kale Stone Town Flat is an accommodation set in Zanzibar City, 70 metres from Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$95.40
1 night, 2 adults
All cheap hotels in Stone Town

Looking for a cheap hotel?

For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

Most booked cheap hotels in Stone Town and surroundings in the past month

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Enjoy breakfast in Stone Town and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

    Firefly boutique Hotel Zanzibar is situated in Zanzibar City, within 200 metres of Old Fort of Zanzibar and 100 metres of Hamamni Persian Baths.

    From US$85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 486 reviews

    Situated in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach, Treasures of Zanzibar House features views of the city.

    From US$64 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,485 reviews

    Antonio Garden Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Zanzibar City. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk.

    From US$138 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

    Located in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 300 metres, Emerson Spice provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    From US$225 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews

    The Swahili House is located in the centre of Stone Town amongst the bustling market, shops and restaurants. The refurbished 5-storey Indian Merchant House is built around a courtyard.

    From US$139.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 682 reviews

    Situated in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 700 metres from Peace Memorial Museum, Shoki Shoki Guest House offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

    From US$72.11 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,827 reviews

    Situated in the heart of Stone Town. It is located just 500 metres from the fruit and fish market of Darajan.

    From US$161.12 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 680 reviews

    Boasting a garden, Emerald Palm Boutique Hotel is situated in Zanzibar City in the Zanzibar region, 300 metres from Stone Town Beach and 800 metres from Peace Memorial Museum.

    From US$94.50 per night

Stay connected in Stone Town and nearby. Cheap hotels with free WiFi

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

    Located within 700 metres of Stone Town Beach and 600 metres of Peace Memorial Museum in Zanzibar City, Karibu Nyumbani provides accommodation with seating area.

    From US$41 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Golden Nap hostel is located in Zanzibar City, within 700 metres of Cinema Afrique and 400 metres of Old Dispensary.

    From US$26 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews

    Situated within 500 metres of Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Rafiki Apartment offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City. 400 metres from...

    From US$24 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Situated in Zanzibar City, 800 metres from Stone Town Beach, Khalifa Apartment features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

    From US$70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located 600 metres from Peace Memorial Museum, 400 metres from Hamamni Persian Baths and 1.2 km from Cinema Afrique, Coastal Charms Zanzibar offers accommodation situated in Zanzibar City.

    From US$70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews

    Jafferji House is a boutique hotel situated in the heart of the historical Stone Town. Old Fort and the House of Wonders can both be reached within 200 metres of the property.

    From US$145.80 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews

    Situated in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 200 metres, Sharazad Wonders Boutique features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar.

    From US$202.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 349 reviews

    Located within 400 metres of Stone Town Beach and 1.2 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Aurelia Zanzibar features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Ngambo.

    From US$60 per night

Cheap hotels that guests love in Stone Town

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  • Avg. price/night: US$36.30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 118 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.
    Guest review by
    Abdul-Latief
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$34
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
    Really friendly host. We arrived at 7.15am to drop off our luggage after an overnight flight and, as our room had not been taken the previous night, were able to take it immediately. The place is spotlessly clean, atmospheric and with a perfect location right in the heart of the old Stone Town
    Guest review by
    Michael
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$34
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
    What a wonderful little place this is to stay, in a quiet safe location. The rooms are spotlessly clean, great Wi-fi and air-conditioning. Breakfast was nice too, but what makes this place special, is the charm, and friendliness of the the host Angel and her colleague. They were always there to help, and Angel helped me with a difficult situation with with another booking.  For the price I think it is great value, and I would not hesitate staying there again. Asante Sana!!
    Guest review by
    Lee
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
    We stayed in three different places in Stone Town because we couldn't find a clean budget place with decent wifi for working. This place was perfect and I wish we had found it earlier. The bedroom is huge and the wifi works very well in the room. The bathroom was spacious and spotless. The is AC but the fan was enough to keep us cool.
    Guest review by
    Tiana
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
    I actually message the landlady on the messenger function and asked for early check-in in the morning instead of the afternoon. she put me in touch with Mansoud and arrange everything for 10 am. It went smoothly. they handed over the keys and told me everything there is to know about the room and the flat. I love the location as it like 30m from Spice hotel and the Jaws terrace restaurant to get breakfast at 8 sud and affordable lunch or dinner. The room is very spacious and clean
    Guest review by
    Christina
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
    Lovely apartment in an excellent location in Stone Town. Everything in stone is less than 5min walk to the apartment. Rooms are spotless & well cleaned. Staff are very helpful & plenty of restaurants nearby to experience delicious swahili cooking. Very good value for money and i highly recommend Zanzibar Spice Nest Apartment.
    Guest review by
    MichaelPaul
    People with friends