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Serene Abodes

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Serene Abodes provides rooms in Zanzibar City near Old Dispensary and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar.

C
CHUNG
From
Australia
Location close to Ferry terminal was convenient, within walking distance to sites in Stone Town. Cooked breakfast was good. Spacious comfortable room. Kasim was an excellent host, very friendly and gave excellent advice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Price from
US$42
1 night, 2 adults

Stone Town House

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Situated in Zanzibar City, 300 metres from Stone Town Beach, Stone Town House offers rooms with air conditioning.

A
André
From
Brazil
Even though it’s a hostel, it feels like a hotel. Amazing service, staff and location!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews
Price from
US$51
1 night, 2 adults

Rafiki Apartment

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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.

N
Nurdin
From
Tanzania
I really enjoyed the staying , WIFI function very well, staff are friendly & room, toilet 🚽 are very clean & AC 🥰 , the apartment is near of a lot of restaurants in stone town
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews
Price from
US$24.23
1 night, 2 adults

VUGA Hostel

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Set within less than 1 km of House of Wonders and a 6-minute walk of Old Fort of Zanzibar, VUGA Hostel provides rooms in Zanzibar City.

N
Nichole
From
Ireland
Great location only 5-10 minute walk from key sites like depo for Nakupenda Sandbank, Slave exhibition, Darajani Bazaar & the Freddie Mercury house. As it is in the centre of Stonetown it is also only 10mins from the airport. Can see the sea from there. Super nice host who was so lovely and accommodating. I booked it last min, the night before and messaged asking could I leave my luggage before a tour. She messaged instantly and left me in, even though I arrived even earlier than expected at 7.15am. She ensures your comfort and gives advice for tours/ restaurants. Private beds with curtains. Each bed also has a modern socket with USB & AC adapters. There are lockers with keys. Very new, just 4 months. There’s a kitchen area and bookings are blocked to make sure that there are not too many people in the room, but allow for more if travelling in one big group.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

Sanaa Hostel

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Sanaa Hostel is located on the beachfront in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 500 metres from Peace Memorial Museum.

A
Adrian
From
Germany
Second time here. Very good breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

Bottoms Up

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Bottoms Up is located in Zanzibar City, 200 metres from Stone Town Beach.

m
maria_024
From
Germany
Great location, breakfast on the terrace was nice. WiFi worked and good hosts. Definitely would recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews

Lost & Found Zanzibar

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Lost & Found Zanzibar features free WiFi and rooms with air conditioning in Zanzibar City.

G
Gina
From
United States
I have to admit, it was such a treat to sleep in air conditioning!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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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