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The units at the bed and breakfast come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A balcony with outdoor furniture and pool views is offered in each unit. All units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

Awaresing, brakfest, staff , location, room with ac

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9
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
€ 55
per night

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour front desk, Tembo B&B Apartments is attractively situated in Zanzibar City, 600 metres from The Zanzibar Curio shop and 1.1 km from Peace Memorial Museum. It is situated 200 metres from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

everything was good, location, staff, breakfast. they even have a pool on the roof!

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8.3
Very good
1,442 reviews
Price from
€ 75
per night

Built in 1860 for Princess Kholle, this central Stone Town hotel is a minutes’ walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. It offers luxurious rooms, an outdoor pool and rooftop terrace with a Swahili-style tea house and Indian Ocean views.

The location of the hotel is excellent in stone town. The staff is very friendly and we met the manager Danielle who was very welcoming and nice. The room and the decorations are exquisite, unique, clean and comfortable. The food as well is delicious. The view from the rooftop is amazing as well on the harbour.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,023 reviews
Price from
€ 48
per night

At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with a desk. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and sea views is offered in every unit. The units feature a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen.

Beautiful sanctuary from the hurry of the city. Wonderful ocean views and easy beach access. This is a tropical paradise. Easy access to local fish market, great place to see the dhows come in and out. Huts made of sustainable materials, yet all the modern conveniences you could want. The staff is super friendly, gentle souls, and helpful and feels like rafiki (friends). They serve breakfast right on your patio and have lunch and dinner options here. We had such good food that we would just ask Malik, the chef, to "surprise us." Jamal, the owner, is very friendly and helpful. He helped us arrange transportation to and from his lodge and has connections with tour companies to arrange any tour you might want to take.

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8.6
Fabulous
168 reviews
Price from
€ 67
per night

Located in Zanzibar City, 100 metres from Stone Town Beach, Stone town sea view provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

There is a private bathroom with shower and slippers in each unit, along with free toiletries. Guests can enjoy a meal at an outdoor dining area at the guest house.

We were only there a few hours as we had an early morning flight. We did wish we had booked more nights to explore Stone town. Rooms were value for money. Clean and huge with working AC and fan. Tony was added to the entire experience. He was helpful to organize us transfer from Jambiani at the best price. He also drove us to the airport at late hours. The hotel is on a central location and was a great way to explore stone town for a bit and come back and cool off in AC room and head out again. Lots of good restaurants within walking distance. An absolute pleasant experience and will definitely book again at my next visit to Zanzibar. If you looking to explore stone town I'd recommend booking for a few nights ! Thank you Tony for your kindness and friendly service.

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8.7
Fabulous
573 reviews
Price from
€ 38
per night

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. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The guest house offers garden views, a sun terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

The guest house features some units that have a balcony and sea view, and every unit is fitted with a private bathroom and a wardrobe. At the guest house, all units are soundproof.

It's an amazing house, that has been wonderfully restored and maintained. The garden, in particular, is spectacular. Szilvia has done a brilliant job and is a fantastic host. Highly recommended

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8.9
Fabulous
21 reviews
Price from
€ 109
per night

Balcony House has 11 bedrooms. Each room is equipped with mosquito net and ceiling fan. Some rooms have private en-suite bathrooms, while others have access to shared bathrooms. Air-conditioning is available in most room. Some rooms have view to the ocean, others to the street. All rooms have access to a shared balcony, terrace, living room, kitchen, dining room and bathrooms. Free WiFi is available.

The location, the space, the reception, the service, the views

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7.9
Good
1,027 reviews
Price from
€ 23
per night

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. All rooms feature a kitchen and a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Very clean, great location - easy walk to everything The Staff is amazing - so very helpful and kind. I had many travel woes before arriving and they were incredibly accommodating helping me sort things , find things and feel safe and relaxed in Zanzibar Kitchen access if needed :)

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7.9
Good
470 reviews
Price from
€ 24
per night

All units feature air conditioning and a cable flat-screen TV. A fridge and kettle are also offered. At the bed and breakfast, units have bed linen and towels.

Bike hire and car hire are available at this bed and breakfast and the area is popular for pub crawls.

Good location, Cleanliness and Low price

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6.8
Review score
389 reviews
Price from
€ 16
per night

The bed and breakfast will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

Very good located, only few minutes walking distance to restaurants and bars. Very friendly staff especially Ali at the reception! Can highly recommend this hotel for short or long stays.

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6.6
Review score
152 reviews
Price from
€ 66
per night

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  • BARIDI VILLA
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 131 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, garden and views of garden, BARIDI VILLA is located in Zanzibar City, 70 metres from Kiwengwa Beach.

    clean, friendly staff, nice pool, nearby the beach.

  • Kholle House
    Breakfast options
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,023 reviews

    Built in 1860 for Princess Kholle, this central Stone Town hotel is a minutes’ walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

    Full of character, so charming and beautiful. Lovely breakfast

  • Jabar Lodge
    Breakfast options
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 168 reviews

    Set within 13 km of Peace Memorial Museum and 12 km of Cinema Afrique in Zanzibar City, Jabar Lodge features accommodation with seating area.

    Beautiful bungalows and nice people working here :)

  • Kelele Square
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 389 reviews

    Featuring city views and a terrace, Kelele Square offers accommodation ideally set in Zanzibar City, within a short distance of Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and St Joseph's Roman Catholic...

    I liked the wall arts along the stares and hall way

  • Smiles Stone Town Hotel
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 152 reviews

    Situated in Zanzibar City, in a historic building, 200 metres from Stone Town Beach, Smiles Stone Town Hotel is a bed and breakfast with a terrace and shared lounge.

    The room was clean but very tiny and the bathroom to.

  • Malindi Guest House
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 722 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.

    Very nice rooftop, bathrooms were clean and spacious.

  • Hiliki House
    Breakfast options
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 566 reviews

    Located across the Victoria Garden in Vuga and 5 minutes' walk away from the Peace Memorial Museum, Hiliki House features colonial architecture. It offers air-conditioned rooms and a garden.

    Host and staff are very friendly and breakfast was also tasty.

  • Minara Miwili - Forodhani Park
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 72 reviews

    Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Minara Miwili - Forodhani Park provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi.

    Stort rum och ljust och rymligt badrum. Trevlig personal.

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  • Balcony House
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,027 reviews

    Balcony House is offering accommodation in Stone Town in Zanzibar City. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. Balcony House has 11 bedrooms.

    Great location, walking distance to main attractions.

  • Zava House Stone town
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 470 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.

    Nice and clean rooms, very friendly and helpful staff.

  • Princess Salme Inn
    Budget options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 224 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.

    Very cheap rooms for the location, very friendly staff

  • Tembo B&B Apartments
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,442 reviews

    Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour front desk, Tembo B&B Apartments is attractively situated in Zanzibar City, 600 metres from The Zanzibar Curio shop and 1.1 km from Peace Memorial...

    Excellent location; great views, Reasonably priced food

  • Karibu Inn
    Budget options available
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 211 reviews

    Located in Stone Town, Karibu Inn boasts free WiFi and offers street parking. The property also offers bike and car rental services.

    Very friendly supportive staff and a perfect location.

  • Chukwani Executive Inn
    Budget options available
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 88 reviews

    Situated in Zanzibar City, 6.9 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Chukwani Executive Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    Close to Zanzibar airport Clean Good for one night

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B&Bs that guests love in Zanzibar City

  • Avg. price/night: € 38.64
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,051 reviews
    It’s very traditional, great location, it’s cheap, great vibe, staff is nice
    Kristina
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: € 107.64
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,143 reviews
    Friendly staff, excellent breakfast buffet and lovely pool. Great location, beautiful views and easy walking distance
    Emily
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 227.69
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 318 reviews
    I loved my room and high bed, it was very romantic. Fast wifi worked well all around the hotel. Hotel decorations, traditional lamps, doors, paintings, wardrobes etc were really unique, stunning. The hotel was colorful and charming inside. Attention to detail. Mosquito net around bed. Great location, easy to walk around the entire old town, just a 2-minute walk to the ferry terminal and a few more minutes to the beach. Cute bathrobes in my room. Restaurant at the main floor.
    Alexandra
    Solo traveller
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 485 reviews
    Great location, excellent breakfast, friendly personnel, lovely shower and perfect little swimming pool.
    Tom
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: € 111.78
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 297 reviews
    Great location, leafy and green part of Zanzibar and near all the central shops and restaurants of Stonetown It's a unique boutique hotel!
    Lily
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 78.66
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 458 reviews
    Very spacious room- Genius upgrade! Lovely bed and working air condition. Very close to all amenities. Great hosts and very helpful staff. Amazing, fresh fruit and cooked breakfast, good coffee too!
    Mariola
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 23
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 720 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.
    Laurastrickers
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 78.66
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 458 reviews
    Really nice hotel. Great location in the city center. And very good value for the price you pay. I love the room, it was gorgeous. WIth AC and ceiling fan. Pretty quiet at night even though it's in the center. Breakfast is basic, but it's like that almost all over Zanzibar. I liked it though :) Staff is very friendly and happy to help with everything.
    Katarina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 153.82
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,301 reviews
    Charmingly styled boutique boutique hotel set in the narrow streets of Stone Town. clean and comfortable with friendly staff. good breakfast. Great location, just be ready that taxis will not be able to drive right up to property because of the narrow streets
    Sean
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 13 reviews
    Fresh fruits and fresh homemade bread, for breakfast. Delicious. The place is boutique and quiet, no mosques or local farms in close proximity.
    Jaroslaw
    Solo traveller

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