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Serene Abodes

Zanzibar City

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

M
Mirre
From
Netherlands
The host is very nice and make breakfast every morning. It is clean, the airconditioning is perfect, location perfect. Enough space and places to put your stuff in the room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Price from
US$18.70
1 night, 2 adults
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Stone Town House

Zanzibar City

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

G
Gabriela
From
Hungary
Stone Town House was a lovely stay. The staff was super friendly, they had great facilities, breakfast options and laundry service at a fair cost.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 514 reviews
Price from
US$51
1 night, 2 adults
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Rafiki Apartment

Zanzibar City

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 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews
Price from
US$24.23
1 night, 2 adults
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VUGA Hostel

Zanzibar City

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.

P
Pia
From
Austria
Very friendly owners! Very open, helping with directions and generally making sure that you feel comfortable. The beds are very comfortable as well and all of them have curtains, so it's great for a bit of privacy. There are lockers to store valuables as well. It is a very calm place but still so close to the old town which makes it a perfect low-budget place. Would come again for sure!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews
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Sanaa Hostel

Zanzibar City

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

V
Veronika
From
Austria
It was very close to all the important sights in Stonetown. The price was great, for what we got offered. It is a hostel and not expensive but you definitely get more out of it. The host was so nice and treated us like family. We even got invited to Family dinner. The A/C was working great and everything was clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
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Bottoms Up

Zanzibar City

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

K
Kamala
From
New Zealand
Great location and value for money but lots of stairs. Amazing view from the rooftop. Helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 451 reviews
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Lost & Found Zanzibar

Zanzibar City

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

t
taliya
From
Oman
I love 💕 it 😍 and I'll come back for sure.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 436 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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  • zLife Stone Town

    Hostel in Zanzibar City
    Avg. price/night: US$34
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 900 reviews
    It’s very traditional, great location, it’s cheap, great vibe, staff is nice
    Guest review by
    Kristina
    People with friends

  • Lost & Found Zanzibar

    Hostel in Zanzibar City
    Avg. price/night: US$30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 436 reviews
    Amazing location. Stayed in the women's dorm. Felt more like a summer camp bunk than a hostel. Was very clean and wifi worked. Felt safe the entire time I was here. If you're a budget travel it is one of the better hostels I have been to.
    Guest review by
    Elizabeth
    Solo traveller

  • Bottoms Up

    Hostel in Zanzibar City
    Avg. price/night: US$23.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 451 reviews
    Great location. Nice roof terrace (if you can be bothered to climb 7 flights of stairs). Cheap drinking water. Friendly, helpful staff. Comfy bed with mosquito nets. Felt safe at night. Quiet location.
    Guest review by
    Laurastrickers
    Solo traveller