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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.

Good place to stay, friendly staff and everything is clean.

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9
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
TWD 1,935
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.

It is WOW Experience, Beautiful Breakfast, Wonderfull staff Looking very well after you - receptionist Thabit is very helpful, security guys are watching beach, rooms are spacious and very clean, comfortable bed, chiefs are preparing for you omellets, poached eggs, waffles, cleaning ladies are amazing

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8.3
Very good
1,432 reviews
Price from
TWD 2,630
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.

Location was superb for access to the International Film Festival. Dinner and take-away breakfast was good; room was spacious with living room and bedroom. Bathroom was more than adequate with strong hot water. Bonus was having a full kitchen, which I would have really enjoyed had I stayed more days.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,002 reviews
Price from
TWD 1,194
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.

Jamal and Hemedi have it all under control for you. Just tell Jamal what you want to do (the next day) and he'll arrange it ! From a western point-of-view, it's not easy to give away control, but .... Hakuna Matata ... everything WILL be alright !! Basically, you step in an air-conditionned taxi, do what you wanted to do and get back. We usually ordered dinner and we were never disappointed !!

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8.7
Fabulous
169 reviews
Price from
TWD 2,410
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
TWD 3,840
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 service was great, they organised our taxis to and from the airport and got up at 3am to let us in as our flight arrived during the night. We were also able to leave our bags with them in the afternoon while we finished doing a bit of visiting before catching another plane to mainland Tanzania. Right in town but nice and quiet and safe.

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7.9
Good
1,014 reviews
Price from
TWD 594
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
TWD 587
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 place is a walking distance from the ferry. You can choose to walk while enjoying the site if you don't have too much luggage. Very close to every amenity, beach, restaurants, clubs etc

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6.8
Review score
388 reviews
Price from
TWD 636
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.

Perfect position. Very close to the city centre and only few metres away from the ferry to Dar El Salaam. Extra compliments to the assistant manager who helped me when I had a serious situation!

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6.6
Review score
152 reviews
Price from
TWD 2,324
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
208 reviews
Price from
TWD 516
per night

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Zanzibar City's best hotels with breakfast

  • BARIDI VILLA
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 131 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
     · 1,432 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
    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
     · 388 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
     · 720 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
    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.

Budget hotels in Zanzibar City

  • Balcony House
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,014 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
    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
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 223 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
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 169 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
    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.

  • Chukwani Executive Inn
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 88 reviews

    Situated in Zanzibar City, 6.9 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Chukwani Executive Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    Close to Zanzibar airport Clean Good for one night

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B&Bs that guests love in Zanzibar City

  • From TWD 1,355 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,052 reviews
    It’s very traditional, great location, it’s cheap, great vibe, staff is nice
    Kristina
    Lithuania
  • From TWD 3,776 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,132 reviews
    Friendly staff, excellent breakfast buffet and lovely pool. Great location, beautiful views and easy walking distance
    Emily
    Tanzania
  • From TWD 4,970 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 316 reviews
    I loved my room and high bed, it was very romantic. Fast wifi worked well all around the hotel. Hotel decorations, traditional lamps, doors, paintings, wardrobes etc were really unique, stunning. The hotel was colorful and charming inside. Attention to detail. Mosquito net around bed. Great location, easy to walk around the entire old town, just a 2-minute walk to the ferry terminal and a few more minutes to the beach. Cute bathrobes in my room. Restaurant at the main floor.
    Alexandra
    Slovakia
  • From TWD 4,241 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 489 reviews
    Great location, excellent breakfast, friendly personnel, lovely shower and perfect little swimming pool.
    Tom
    Netherlands
  • From TWD 3,518 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 302 reviews
    Great location, leafy and green part of Zanzibar and near all the central shops and restaurants of Stonetown It's a unique boutique hotel!
    Lily
    Tanzania
  • From TWD 3,631 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 457 reviews
    Very spacious room- Genius upgrade! Lovely bed and working air condition. Very close to all amenities. Great hosts and very helpful staff. Amazing, fresh fruit and cooked breakfast, good coffee too!
    Mariola
    United Kingdom
  • From TWD 807 per night
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 727 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.
    Laura
    United Kingdom
  • From TWD 3,631 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 457 reviews
    Really nice hotel. Great location in the city center. And very good value for the price you pay. I love the room, it was gorgeous. WIth AC and ceiling fan. Pretty quiet at night even though it's in the center. Breakfast is basic, but it's like that almost all over Zanzibar. I liked it though :) Staff is very friendly and happy to help with everything.
    Katarina
    Slovenia
  • From TWD 4,905 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,288 reviews
    Charmingly styled boutique boutique hotel set in the narrow streets of Stone Town. clean and comfortable with friendly staff. good breakfast. Great location, just be ready that taxis will not be able to drive right up to property because of the narrow streets
    Sean
    United Kingdom
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 13 reviews
    Fresh fruits and fresh homemade bread, for breakfast. Delicious. The place is boutique and quiet, no mosques or local farms in close proximity.
    Jaroslaw
    Tanzania

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