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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, 933 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.

S
Sara Aw.
From
Canada
Extremely helpful and friendly staff ie Shafii; Location;
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 731 reviews
Price from
US$28.35
1 night, 2 adults
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Nashu House Stone Town

Ngambo (Near Stone Town)

Set in Ngambo, 100 metres from Stone Town Beach, Nashu House Stone Town offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and concierge services.

n
newton
From
Kenya
Super clean n modern with friendly staff who communicated very clearly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Price from
US$36
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.

O
Olafs
From
Latvia
Probably best hostel in Stone town, everything well repaired and great staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 683 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.

T
Tatiana
From
Russia
Very nice owners of the hotel, everything was very pleasant. For those who are not fixated on the Euro level, this is a great place to relax, atmospheric and shows the culture and surroundings of Zanzibar very well! I am very glad that I chose this hotel! I recommend it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 128 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, 48 reviews
Price from
US$28.80
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.

J
John
From
Australia
As close to perfect for a self catering accommodation as you could want. Andreas looked out for us and provided great information and contacts. Spacious clean and comfortable room, good kitchen. The kocation is fine.
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.

c
christa
From
Germany
For me it was absolutely perfect. Nice room , nice bathroom , in the middle of stonetown . Very good communication with the owner via email :-)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 167 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.

N
Nasir
From
Denmark
A fantastic hotel environment with creative decorations and top environment with kitchen. Great breakfast and service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 788 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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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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  • 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

  • BABAbora house

    Ngambo
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 128 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, 788 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$17.34 per night
  • 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

  • Lofihouse

    Zanzibar City
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews

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

    From US$28.80 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.

Highly rated guest houses in Stone Town and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 731 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 933 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

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

  • 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, 32 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

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