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The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City, a few steps from Stone Town Beach, The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

M
MzMo
From
United States
Loved everything about this boutique.. very clean, beautiful, lovely, and cheerful staff members always ready to help with a smile. Close to things to do in stone town
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews
Price from
$483.30
1 night, 2 adults

Zanzibar Coffee House

Hotel in Zanzibar City

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.

I
Ivana
From
Croatia
We had a great experience in Cofee House. Great and welcoming staff, wonderful rooms in African style, very clean and the food, coffe and cakes are realy tasty, location is top. Ali is the best host EVER, as well as all other staff. Unfortunately we stayed just one night, but we will definitely come back. Huge recommendation!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 662 reviews
Price from
$124
1 night, 2 adults

Golden Nap hostel

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Golden Nap hostel is located in Zanzibar City, within a 8-minute walk of Cinema Afrique and 500 yards of Old Dispensary.

M
Mai
From
Egypt
A true gem in Stonetown. It was my first time staying here, and I already know it won’t be the last!! for me or my management team. We live in between DAR and Zanzibar, but when work keeps us in town for a night or sometimes up to 10 days, this hostel is always a reliable, welcoming escape. The staff are warm and professional, the rooms are spotless, and the WiFi is strong enough to actually get things done. The building layout is stunning, and the private family rooms offer a peaceful retreat. Whether I come solo or with a group, they always manage to accommodate us with ease. It’s more than just a place to stay...it’s a place that feels like it was designed with care, comfort, and calm in mind.. this place is so peaceful! Thank you for everything!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
$29
1 night, 2 adults

Emerson Spice

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within a 3-minute walk, Emerson Spice provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

C
Christopher
From
Belgium
Beautiful authentic Zanizibary merchant house, with exemplary management and hardworking friendly staff. The evening meal on the roof terrace was excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
$225
1 night, 2 adults

Bawe Island Zanzibar

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Bawe Island Zanzibar features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and shared lounge in Zanzibar City. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a playground.

E
Elena
From
Tanzania
I will tell you that this is really the best place to be alone with yourself and alone with the service.Amazing cuisine, attentive staff (I do not know how they did it), perfectly designed houses, guys-this is love forever for what you have managed to do.Believe me, I have been living in Zanzibar for quite a long time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
$1,050
1 night, 2 adults

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Located within a few steps of Stone Town Beach and a 11-minute walk of Peace Memorial Museum, Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City....

A
Ahmed
From
United Kingdom
Lovely staff and a good breakfast. Location is brilliant and near all the sights and tours in central Stone Town. The staff were really nice and polite. Recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,375 reviews
Price from
$58.79
1 night, 2 adults

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City, 4 miles from Peace Memorial Museum, Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a...

Y
YouTube: Laura my life
From
Ireland
Everything: we needed a hotel close to the airport due to the flights being in the early hours of the morning and the location of this hotel was just perfect 5 minutes walk to the airport. The hotel is exceptionally clean, staff are very nice. Swimming pool is clean and sun lounging area is very convenient to catch the last bit of sun tan. Room is not too big but very clean and cosy. Ours was with the view to the runway, and was very nice, hotel is soundproof, so noise from planes doesn't bother at all.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,048 reviews
Price from
$192
1 night, 2 adults

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Mizingani Seafront Hotel is located just a 2-minute walk from the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. The hotel offers a restaurant, outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk. Free private parking is available on...

O
Olive
From
Uganda
Location and proximity to most places in Stone town, the shops, market, the ocean and nearby islands. The staff are also courteous and helpful. The breakfast was great with a wide food selection and beverages.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,897 reviews
Price from
$213.75
1 night, 2 adults

Tembo House Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Offering three pool and restaurant, the historic Tembo House Hotel is located in Zanzibar City, a 3-minute walk from the Old Fort and House of Wonders. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

R
Robertson
From
Abkhazia
tembo house is truly exceptional , staff are friendly and very aware of their guests needs and extremely accommodating
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,599 reviews
Price from
$122.55
1 night, 2 adults

Shaba Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in the heart of Stone Town. It is located just 1640 feet from the fruit and fish market of Darajan.

D
Denise
From
Austria
The African furniture style! The cleanliness! The staff was very very nice! Especially Bianca and Dennis! Everyone else was also friendly… TIP TOP! Hope to come back again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,829 reviews
Price from
$74.59
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Zanzibar City

Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 871 reviews
From $85.50 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,947 reviews
From $150 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,375 reviews
From $85.68 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
From $145.80 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 950 reviews
From $106.95 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews
From $414 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 688 reviews
From $94.50 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,897 reviews
From $150 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
From $30 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 480 reviews
From $114 per night

Most booked hotels in Zanzibar City and surrounding area in the past month

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 693 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 508 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,346 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 959 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,947 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,897 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,599 reviews

Budget hotels in Zanzibar City and nearby

Stay In Zanzibar On A Budget offers accommodations in Zanzibar City, 1.7 miles from Stone Town Beach and 1.7 miles from Peace Memorial Museum.

From $100 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

Safari Lodge has rooms in Zanzibar City near House of Wonders and Old Fort of Zanzibar.

From $61.75 per night

<h2>Elegant Accommodations</h2> Greenlight Luxury Villas in Zanzibar City offers a two-bedroom apartment with two bathrooms.

From $100 per night

Just a 19-minute walk from Stone Town Beach and 0.7 miles from Peace Memorial Museum, Abnaa Apartment features accommodations in Zanzibar City with a shared lounge.

From $114 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Michenzani Flat offers accommodations in Zanzibar City, 1.1 miles from House of Wonders and a 19-minute walk from Old Fort of Zanzibar.

From $59.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Located in Ngambo, a 14-minute walk from Stone Town Beach, Island Paradise Inn provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From $76.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

Located in Zanzibar City, 2.4 miles from Peace Memorial Museum, New Amaan Hotel provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From $94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
Fair - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

Located in Stone Town, a 19-minute walk from Stone Town Beach, Maisara Deluxe Zanzibar has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Best hotels with breakfast in Zanzibar City and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Room 5-min to Stone town is located in Zanzibar City, just a 11-minute walk from Old Dispensary and 0.8 miles from Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

Rumaisa Hotel is located in the Malindi area of Zanzibar City and is a 5-minutes walk from Zanzibar Port. The lodge features a terrace and a restaurant. Free parking is available.

From $70 per night

Featuring quiet street views, Darajani Apartment in Zanzibar City provides accommodations and a shared lounge.

From $60 per night

Nakupenda homes provides rooms in Zanzibar City near Hamamni Persian Baths and Old Dispensary. Guests staying at this bed and breakfast have access to a balcony.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

Asmini Palace Hotel is located in Stone Town, just a 10 minutes’ drive from the Zanzibar Airport.

From $95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews

Zenji Hotel is located in Zanzibar City. Free WiFi access is available. Each room is air-conditioned and most rooms feature a balcony.

From $62.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,829 reviews

Located in the heart of Stone Town. It is located just 1640 feet from the fruit and fish market of Darajan.

From $176.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews

Located in Ngambo, a 4-minute walk from Stone Town Beach, Aurelia Zanzibar has air-conditioned rooms and a terrace.

From $60 per night

Hotels located in the center of Zanzibar City

Located within a 19-minute walk of Stone Town Beach and 0.7 miles of Peace Memorial Museum, Lovers Private villa in Mbweni has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City.

From $297.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

The Luxe Apartment offers accommodations in Zanzibar City, a 16-minute walk from Old Dispensary and 0.9 miles from Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar.

From $130 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Al-mendhiry Apartment is located in Zanzibar City, just a 17-minute walk from Cinema Afrique and 0.9 miles from Old Dispensary.

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

Home 5-min to stone town offers accommodations in Zanzibar City, a 17-minute walk from Old Fort of Zanzibar and 0.9 miles from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

From $50 per night

Fahmi lodge features air-conditioned accommodations in Zanzibar City. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the guest house free of charge.

From $45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Khalifa Apartment features air-conditioned accommodations in Zanzibar City.

From $70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews

Located within a 6-minute walk of Stone Town Beach and 0.6 miles of Peace Memorial Museum, Rafiki Apartment provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
Fair - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Just a 9-minute walk from Stone Town Beach and 600 yards from Peace Memorial Museum, Hello Rafiki GuestHouse - Mkunazini features accommodations in Zanzibar City, with a terrace and a shared lounge.

From $20.30 per night

FAQs about hotels in Zanzibar City

What Guests Said About Zanzibar City:

8.0

Enjoyed the overall 'happy' atmosphere that is all around at...

Enjoyed the overall 'happy' atmosphere that is all around at Stone Town, you feel perfectly safe, everybody is friendly, nobody is harassing you. Typically enjoyed walking through the narrow streets of Stone Town, sniffing up all kinds of scents.
Guest review by
Pieter
United Arab Emirates
10

Zanzibar is an amazing destination with beautiful beaches,...

Zanzibar is an amazing destination with beautiful beaches, friendly people, and a rich culture. Stone Town is full of history and character, and the spice farms, sandbanks, and snorkeling trips make the experience unforgettable. The food is delicious, especially the seafood, and the atmosphere is so relaxing. I highly recommend visiting Zanzibar for anyone looking for a mix of adventure and relaxation.
Guest review by
Anonymous
8.0

I really enjoyed visiting Stone Town and the spice farms.

I really enjoyed visiting Stone Town and the spice farms. I mostly ate at my hotel, and at night I went to Forodhani, where the seafood was amazing. Although most of my time was spent in meetings, I managed to take a few walks, and I found it quite easy to get around using taxis or simply walking through the main areas. For anyone staying near town, great activities in Zanzibar include exploring Stone Town, taking a spice tour, relaxing at the beach, and joining a group boat trip
Guest review by
Said
Tanzania
10

Wonderful city.

Wonderful city. Recommend Stone Town for first time visitors. Vibrant with tightly-packed activity: people selling tourist items from small shops. Negotiate for everything. Loved the food/vibes at Secret Garden restaurant. Prepare to wake at dawn, the first of 5 daily calls to prayer from mosques. Stone Town is not clean. Garbage and feral cats are everywhere (sadly they contribute to the decimation of birds which is why you really only see the House Crow anywhere on the island.) Definitely visit the Slave Museum, $5, and Prison Island (recommend a tour as you need a small boat to get there.) As a solo woman traveling, I recommend a good sense of humor and talk to people- they’re friendly and helpful but shop owners can be assertive. I hired a guide for 3 days. Best decision! About $300 all in. Walk to Forodhani Beach at sunset-lovely. A great adventure. Visit Prison Island and the slave museum.
Guest review by
karen
United States
8.0

It’s great, wonderful shopping and cool spots to visit.

It’s great, wonderful shopping and cool spots to visit. However, the pressure from the Taxi drivers as well as the Beach boys is pretty annoying and intimidating. You just have to develop your methods of saying no politely, but they are very persistent. They will try and drag you into a conversation in the hopes that they can get you to buy something and it’s really exhausting. They’ll ask you where you’re from what is your name, where you going where your staying… questions that no reasonable single woman would ever answer to a man in a foreign country …Most kind and polite people have a hard time ignoring that…. And I guess that’s the point of why they ask you those question. Nonetheless it’s my least favourite part of visiting here . It gets really old after a while. In many cases, they will follow you and continue to try to talk to you when you’ve said no like five times. I had to in many cases tell them to stop following me. It’s a bit intimidating as a single woman traveller…you think they’d know better than that but I do get it …they’re all just scrambling to make a buck. All that said, take a dalla dalla from Darjani market(or all over the island for that matter) #505 airport …a great local experience. 500 shillings(20 cents) to get from the airport to Stone Town in 15 mins…super easy. The taxis charge 25-30USD!
Guest review by
Meaghan
Canada
6.0

If you're looking for a beach holiday, I really wouldn't...

If you're looking for a beach holiday, I really wouldn't recommend Zanzibar, there are better destinations like Seychelles, Mauritius etc. People keep trying to annoy you, they will try to "escort" you and ask you for money, you won't get any lone time on the beach.
Guest review by
Suds
India

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From $159.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews
Hotel outside area was nice, restaurant was pretty in evenings (needed more lighting at restaurant). Beach was nice but didn’t look like pictures on Booking.com. Comfy loungers. Large bed and spacious room. Aircon and Wi-Fi worked well. Hotel was close to airport and 10 min drive from stone town. Locals were nice on the beach. The cats were super friendly and looked like they were looked after. Pool was nice. Manager asked us for our opinion on hotel before leaving and listened to our considerations which was nice.
Guest review by
Troy
United Kingdom
From $85.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,375 reviews
Offers an excellent location, just a 3-minute walk from the beach and a 10-minute walk from the ferry terminal, making it incredibly convenient for both relaxation and travel. The staff were exceptionally helpful and attentive, going out of their way to ensure a pleasant stay. The room was clean and well-maintained. Overall, this hotel combines a prime location, great service, and comfortable accommodations, making it a highly recommended option for travelers in Stone Town, Zanzibar.
Guest review by
Julien Alban
Germany
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,540 reviews
A hotel with a colonial appearance. The front side near the Freddy Mercury house and the back side on the beach with a great pool and 2 beautiful infinity pools overlooking the sea. We stayed in a separate appartment building with a very nice room, just 2 minutes walk from the hotel. You can use all the facilities of the hotel. For a reasonable price is it worthwile
Guest review by
Ronald
Netherlands
From $200 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,599 reviews
The hotel is very beautiful and well located in Stone Town. We had the most amazing view from our room. Most of the tours leave right on the beach so it was very easy to have breakfast and go to our boat without a taxi drive. Stone Town is a very pleasent place, wish I had stayed more than 2 nights.
Guest review by
Eduardo
Brazil
From $32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 882 reviews
This hotel has a great location. It is close to the beach and all the major sights in stone town. Rooms are comfortable and clean and I looked forward to breakfast everyday. Very nice spanish omelets.
Guest review by
Davies
South Africa