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The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Set in Zanzibar City, 90 metres from Stone Town Beach, The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

J
Jaco
From
Tanzania
Great location Exceptional food Amazing ambiance Quality rooms
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
Price from
US$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.

L
Laura
From
France
Zanzibar coffee house is the best place to stay in Stown Town. The ladies are amazing. They are always smiling, they do everything they can for you to enjoy your stay with them. Best hospitality service in zanzibar. Thank you for being so fabulous.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 665 reviews
Price from
US$124
1 night, 2 adults

Golden Nap hostel

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Golden Nap hostel is located in Zanzibar City, within 700 metres of Cinema Afrique and 400 metres of Old Dispensary.

D
Delphine
From
Belgium
My stay at Golden Nap hostel was perfect. It exceeded all my previous hostel experiences The room is spacious and clean. Newly renovated and decorated with all comfort. Golden Nap is located right in the center of beautiful Stone Town, close to all tourist attractions and in the middle of the cosy and historical little streets of the city, which instantly gives a local vibe The hostel is locally owned - which is a plus! Hosts are very friendly and easy to communicate with Super recommend this place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Emerson Spice

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 300 metres, Emerson Spice provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

R
RACHAEL
From
United Kingdom
What an absolute gorgeous gem of a hotel in Stone Town. Truly authentic building and decor and incredible bedrooms. I stayed in the ‘Kate’ room which was utterly delightful. Beautiful private terrace overlooking the town, enormous bedroom (beautifully decorated) and an open-air bathtub adjoining. Super private. Gorgeous to wake up in the morning and open the doors and feel the breeze filter through. Beautiful bed linen and towels (woven locally) and handmade soaps. If you are into aesthetics, then this is the place for you. I can’t say enough to rate the hotel. All the staff were absolutely delightful and super attentive (as a single female traveller it was very much appreciated). The Manager was extremely kind and friendly. Also organised a fantastic private tour of the town for me which was brilliant. The rooftop restaurant is to die for. The best, authentic and freshest of food I have ever eaten.The taster plate experience with sunset and cocktails was dreamy. Amazing views and ambiance. Didn’t want it to end! The Secret Garden restaurant is also absolutely worth a visit. I attended on a Friday evening when there was live music being performed. Truly magical. Again, the food was just amazing and the staff all super kind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
US$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.

M
Muofhe Mercy
From
South Africa
The VVIP Premium service. We were upgraded to the top of the range Lagoon suite. Our Butler Edwin made sure we had everything we needed. Overall staff were excellent, friendly and professional. This is by far the best vacation we ever had.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
Price from
US$1,050
1 night, 2 adults

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Situated within 100 metres of Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City.

G
Gkabita
From
Uganda
It's location was great, rooms were clean with working AC and the staff were welcoming
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,381 reviews
Price from
US$83.98
1 night, 2 adults

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Situated in Zanzibar City, 6.4 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and...

L
LAURA
From
Colombia
Very conveniently located, close to the airport, nice building, comfortable rooms, kind staff, restaurant kindly attending until late
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,048 reviews
Price from
US$192
1 night, 2 adults

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar City

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

S
Spela Z.
From
Slovenia
Great hotel, Great location. We loved our stay there and would come again without doubt.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,866 reviews
Price from
US$87.21
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.

D
Derrick Francis
From
Uganda
Great staff, high level of professionalism. Clean rooms. Great breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,604 reviews
Price from
US$122.55
1 night, 2 adults

Shaba Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Situated in the heart of Stone Town. It is located just 500 metres from the fruit and fish market of Darajan.

S
Selome
From
Ethiopia
The staff at Shaba hotel were exceptionally kind and helpful, and always with a smile (one kind staff member was even named Happiness, and she was definitely happy every time I saw her!) :) I love the centrality of Shaba hotel and where it was located within the windy streets of Stonetown. The breakfast was elaborate and yummy. I also appreciated being able to leave my bag downstairs when I checked in early/checked out late, and the staff even let me borrow an umbrella when unexpected rain came, as well as helped me print my ferry ticket. They were just simply amazing. I also really loved the room (I upgraded to the larger room), the style was beautiful and the room was very clean. Everything was great at this hotel and I will definitely be back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,828 reviews
Price from
US$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, 874 reviews
    From US$85.50 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,953 reviews
    From US$140 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,381 reviews
    From US$85.68 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
    From US$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 US$106.95 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews
    From US$364 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 686 reviews
    From US$94.50 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,866 reviews
    From US$100 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
    From US$26 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews
    From US$114 per night

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Best hotels with breakfast in Zanzibar City and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

    Situated within 1.5 km of House of Wonders and 1.4 km of Old Fort of Zanzibar, Safari Lodge features rooms in Zanzibar City.

    From US$61.75 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

    Set in Ngambo, 1.2 km from Stone Town Beach, Island Paradise Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

    From US$76.92 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

    Located in Zanzibar City, 3.9 km from Peace Memorial Museum, New Amaan Hotel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    From US$94 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

    Situated in Stone Town, 1.6 km from Stone Town Beach, Maisara Deluxe Zanzibar features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From US$86.78 per night
  • 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 US$70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews

    Set within 500 metres of Stone Town Beach and 1.3 km of Peace Memorial Museum, The Island Stone Town hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Stone Town.

    From US$32 per night
  • Situated in Zanzibar City, 500 metres from Stone Town Beach, Darajani Apartment features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

    From US$60 per night
  • Located in Zanzibar City in the Zanzibar region, Nakupenda homes features a balcony.

    From US$45 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Zanzibar City

  • Stay In Zanzibar On A Budget is located in Zanzibar City, 2.8 km from Stone Town Beach, 2.7 km from Peace Memorial Museum, and 2.6 km from Hamamni Persian Baths.

    From US$100 per night
  • Set in Zanzibar City, 1.6 km from Stone Town Beach and 1.1 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Abnaa Apartment offers a shared lounge and air conditioning.

    From US$114 per night
  • Situated within 1.6 km of Stone Town Beach and 1.1 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Lovers Private villa in Mbweni features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City.

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

    Offering city views, The Luxe Apartment is an accommodation located in Zanzibar City, 1.6 km from Peace Memorial Museum and 1.1 km from Cinema Afrique.

    From US$130 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Michenzani Flat is located in Zanzibar City.

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

    Offering city views, Home 5-min to stone town is an accommodation located in Zanzibar City, 1.8 km from Peace Memorial Museum and 700 metres from Cinema Afrique.

  • Situated less than 1 km from Stone Town Beach, Fahmi lodge in Zanzibar City features rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi.

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

    Situated in Zanzibar City, 800 metres from Stone Town Beach, Khalifa Apartment features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

    From US$70 per night

Budget hotels in Zanzibar City and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews

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

    From US$95 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 120 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 US$59.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 349 reviews

    Located within 400 metres of Stone Town Beach and 1.2 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Aurelia Zanzibar features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Ngambo.

    From US$60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 196 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.

    From US$65.86 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Stonetown View Hotel offers accommodation in Malindi, Stone Town.

    From US$27 per night
  • Gs Villa Zanzibar is set in Zanzibar City, 800 metres from Peace Memorial Museum, 200 metres from Hamamni Persian Baths, as well as 800 metres from Cinema Afrique.

    From US$102 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews

    Emerald Palm Courtyard Hotel is situated in Zanzibar City, 700 metres from House of Wonders and 500 metres from Old Fort of Zanzibar.

    From US$58.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Zanzibar Ocean View Hotel offers accommodation in Zanzibar City, 3 km from Stonetown. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

    From US$80 per night

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What guests said about Zanzibar City:

  • 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
  • 10

    Zanzibar is a beautiful island.

    Zanzibar is a beautiful island. I have never seen water so blue! We ate at the Rock restaurant which was amazing. We took a Spice tour, tour to Prison Island, Blue Atoll, Salami Cave and to see the Red Columbus monkeys. I would recommend all of the tours. The people are friendly and helpful. There are cats everywhere! Locals seem to take good care of them and put out food for them. There is even a cat cross walk sign.
    Guest review by
    David and Pamela
    United States

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  • From US$85.50 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews
    The place is very nice, good location (near to local shops), and the staff is friendly. It is a shame the beach is polluted, there is a lot of broken glasses on the beach which makes dangers to walk in a beautiful area. There few miscommunication with staff regarding service but nothing that would compromise your stay, we had a local taxi well arrange for transferring to the airport. I liked the flexibility to make payment (cards or cash or both). There were few adorable stray cats, so beautiful creatures, I wish they were better looked after.
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  • From US$196 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,048 reviews
    We stayed at the hotel after our flight from France as we felt it was useless to drive one hour to our holiday destination late in the evening. The hotel is located two minutes drive away from the airport. Staff was very welcoming and pleasant, room comfortable with a very nice bed, great bathroom with italien walk in shower, nice terrasse and pool area. A great hotel for a night after or before your flight or if you want a modern hotel in Zanzibar city with easy access to Stone town. Very good value for money.
    Guest review by
    Katherine
    France
  • From US$85.68 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,381 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
  • From US$180 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,604 reviews
    We had room 200, the presidential suite, which was large & great view. Restaurant was really good, breakfast was well done. Only realised on our last day that it probably is one of the few places to eat on the beach in Stone town. The hotel makes a good first impression when you turn up. Three lovely pools.
    Guest review by
    Chris
    United Kingdom
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,550 reviews
    Hotel Tembo is great, right on the beach with two pools. We stayed in the associated B&B, a short walk away once you know the route. We were on the top floor in a large studio where we were very comfortable. We had access to the hotel facilities including breakfast with a view.
    Guest review by
    maryannns
    Canada