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Shivo Guest House

Kiembi Samaki (Near Stone Town)

Located within 7.3 km of Peace Memorial Museum and 8 km of St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Shivo Guest House offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kiembi Samaki.

L
Lavinia
From
Romania
Clean, quiet, we just need it for crashing the night after landing in Zanzibar!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 934 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Zava House Stone town

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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.

N
Nolt
From
United States
Our host Shafii was excellent, a joker that made us laugh and at ease. They treated us very .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 735 reviews
Price from
US$28.35
1 night, 2 adults
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Shoki Shoki Guest House

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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.

I
Ingrid
From
Slovenia
Great location, very kind staff, comofortable bed, AC & wifi working well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 679 reviews
Price from
US$52.75
1 night, 2 adults
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BABAbora house

Ngambo (Near Stone Town)

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.

H
Hadad
From
Kenya
The owner baba bora and the workers Alex and ashwaq were kind , friendly and ready to assist to anything … thanks for everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Price from
US$18.49
1 night, 2 adults
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Lofihouse

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Set in Zanzibar City, near Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and Hamamni Persian Baths, Lofihouse has a terrace.

R
Rodney
From
Australia
Location, staff, help to organise trips and transport help
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
US$27
1 night, 2 adults
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Zanzibar Vintage House

Stone Town

Located 500 metres from Stone Town Beach, Zanzibar Vintage House offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a shared lounge.

I
Ida
From
United Kingdom
I loved everything that this beautiful house had to offer. Zanzibar Stone Town Culture House was big, spacious, clean and central. Very close to everything including the beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews
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Zanzibar Spice Nest House

Stone Town

Located in Stone Town, near Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and Hamamni Persian Baths, Zanzibar Spice Nest House features a shared lounge.

M
MichaelPaul
From
Tanzania
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
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Malindi Guest House

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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.

L
Laura
From
Kenya
The breakfast and staff were amazing with lots of stories to tell and smiling faces
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 786 reviews
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Waiz designer

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Located in Zanzibar City within 200 metres of Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Waiz designer provides rooms with free WiFi.

E
Ernest
From
Tanzania
The air condition was lit and the place was comfortabpe
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
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The House of Royals

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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.

T
Talal
From
United Kingdom
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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

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Popular with guests booking guest houses in Stone Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Stone Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Zanzibar City

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Zanzibar City

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 786 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Ngambo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Zanzibar City

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 678 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Zanzibar City

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Ngambo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Zanzibar City

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Zanzibar City

Enjoy breakfast in Stone Town and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 678 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

BABAbora house

Ngambo
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews

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.

From US$21.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 786 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.

From US$11.56 per night

Lofihouse

Zanzibar City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

Set in Zanzibar City, near Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and Hamamni Persian Baths, Lofihouse has a terrace.

From US$27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Located in Zanzibar City within 200 metres of Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Waiz designer provides rooms with free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Passable - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located within 10 km of Peace Memorial Museum and 8.7 km of Cinema Afrique, KijichiSpiceLodge provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City.

From US$42.50 per night

Save money on guest houses in Stone Town and nearby – budget options available

Set within 200 metres of Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km of Peace Memorial Museum in Zanzibar City, Stone House & Apartment 3 offers accommodation with seating area and a kitchen.

From US$63 per night

Zava House Stone town

Zanzibar City
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 736 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.

From US$40.50 per night

miss tatu housings

Zanzibar City
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.0
Poor - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located 7.7 km from Peace Memorial Museum, 8.4 km from Hamamni Persian Baths and 8.9 km from Cinema Afrique, miss tatu housings offers accommodation set in Zanzibar City.

From US$70 per night

The House of Royals

Zanzibar City
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

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.

From US$115 per night

Highly rated guest houses in Stone Town and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 937 reviews

Located within 7.3 km of Peace Memorial Museum and 8 km of St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Shivo Guest House offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kiembi Samaki.

From US$55 per night

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