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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 every unit. All units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

Very good value for the price! Friendly staff. Cozy, very quiet and clean location, like a little paradise 🙏😎

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9
Superb
130 reviews
Price from
£47
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.

The breakfast is very good, and the view!! Everything excellent, I have stayed there before, and want to stay there again!

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8.3
Very good
1,472 reviews
Price from
£71
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.

Everything was exceptionally clean and spacious

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8.8
Fabulous
1,034 reviews
Price from
£41
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.

A nice quiet place on the wild coast for a peaceful rest. Nice responsive staff especially Patrick. Nice cozy house for living. The bathroom has only hard soap, no shower gel and shampoo. Romantic place. Within walking distance is a local fishing village with a small port, banana plantation, palm forest. Some fishermen looked like pirates in movies :) We did not hear any noise from the port in the house/room. You can swim during high tide. The beach is rocky. The food was good. The owner Jamal is responsive - helped with trips to Stone town, Jozani forest, Kendwa and Nungvi beach, brought durian. You can safely ask for anything you want. Beautiful sunsets. It was the most unusual birthday of my life. Thanks to Jamal, Patrik, Malik - for the birthday party, the birthday song and everything!

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8.6
Fabulous
166 reviews
Price from
£58
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.

In the middle of town. Excellent location

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8.7
Fabulous
578 reviews
Price from
£32
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
£94
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 best part about this place were owners and their hospitality

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7.9
Good
1,039 reviews
Price from
£21
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.

Sweet little accommodation in a nice, quiet but central area. Friendly, very helpful staff that gets never tired to crack a joke. Simple but excellent

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7.9
Good
493 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.

first of all, the location of this place is just perfect for people who wants to do everything by walk in town! then, the room and bathroom are ok, the wifi and AC were working very good but above all, the person who manages this place, Junior, is just an amazing person, kind and so helpful that it will make your stay the best! I even extend mine twice! thank you for everything Junior, I will definitely be back!

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6.8
Review score
394 reviews
Price from
£14
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.

the property was very clean and the staff are very helpful and kind and would recommend this place to everyone ! the manager is also one of a kind may he be blessed with more the hotel is next to the ferry port which is also very efficient as you do not need to take a taxi or any form of transport

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6.5
Review score
150 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

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For travellers who enjoy beauty in the simple things, a bed and breakfast (B&B) is the perfect place for a getaway. Hosts welcome guests into their homes and provide a private room and complimentary breakfast. Bathrooms may be shared by other guests, and there is often shared space with the host.
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  • BARIDI VILLA
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 130 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.

  • Jabar Lodge
    Breakfast options
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 166 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 :)

  • Kiponda B&B
    Breakfast options
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 222 reviews

    Located in Stone Town, Kiponda B&B features a rooftop breakfast bar offering views of the city. The Zanzibar Ferry Terminal is 350 metres away and the beach is a 5-minute walk from the property.

    The old Arabic building, the owner's and manager's smiles, the location

  • Kelele Square
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 394 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
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 150 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.

    optisch sehr schön und auch sauber und sehr gute lage

  • Malindi Guest House
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 737 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
     · 561 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
     · 77 reviews

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

    Central and easy to walk, clean rooms, friendly staff

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  • Zava House Stone town
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 492 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.

    Great location, friendly, clean and good value for money

  • Princess Salme Inn
    Budget options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 230 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
     · 1,472 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

  • Kholle House
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,035 reviews

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

    Everything. It’s so relaxing here and close to everything.

  • Karibu Inn
    Budget options available
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 210 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
     · 89 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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  • The House of Royals
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 21 reviews

    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.

    ein tolles, geschichtsträchtiges und sehr familiär geführtes Haus

  • Stone town sea view
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 578 reviews

    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.

    The access & the owner he’s very informative & helpful

  • Balcony House
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,039 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.

  • Uko Uko House
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 38 reviews

    A recently renovated property, Uko Uko House is located in Zanzibar City near Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

    Grote kamer, centrale ligging, goede doche en vriendelijke eigenaar

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B&Bs that guests love in Zanzibar City

  • Avg. price/night: £56.96
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 638 reviews
    The property was clean and quiet. It was very scenic and had a private beach of its own which was a 3 min walk down some stairs.
    Afeez
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £35.60
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 94 reviews
    I got sick when I arrived and they were super helpful. Farees and the lady working there made sure I was comfortable. They got me water, medicine and food. Very kind of them. I had a private room with a good bed, simple but practical bathroom with hot water and a good airconditioner. It’s a simple place but with a great location, for this price it’s really good! I can definitely recommend staying here.
    Irene
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £37.97
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,049 reviews
    It’s very traditional, great location, it’s cheap, great vibe, staff is nice
    Kristina
    People with friends
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,159 reviews
    Friendly staff, excellent breakfast buffet and lovely pool. Great location, beautiful views and easy walking distance
    Emily
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £195.79
    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
  • Avg. price/night: £93.98
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 494 reviews
    Great location, excellent breakfast, friendly personnel, lovely shower and perfect little swimming pool.
    Tom
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £18.19
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 708 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: £67.64
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 466 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: £132.27
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,349 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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