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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.

D
Dora
From
Croatia
EVETY SINGLE THING! BEST PLACE IN ZANZIBAR!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 279 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, 663 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$58.79
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...

E
Eldinah
From
South Africa
Staff were friendly, right from the shuttle driver to housekeeping. They gave recommendations on recreational activities and facilitated them kindly. It was a brief stay but a wonderful one. The room was large and clean with a comfortable bed. The pool area was gorgeous and lush for an airport hotel.
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.

T
Tiberiu
From
Romania
Our flight arrived very early in the morning, so we were already at the hotel at 6 o'clock in the morning. Initially they told us that we would have the room ready around 7 o'clock and that we could stay at the pool until then. They came back in about 10-15 minutes and informed us that they would give us another room with an ocean view, so we got a free room upgrade. The very nice room, on the first floor, with a huge balcony on which there were 2 armchairs and a bed, the view of the harbor is extraordinarily beautiful. Too bad I only stayed there one night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,874 reviews
Price from
US$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.

S
Sonya
From
New Zealand
Loved everything. Great location and awesome staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,601 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.

M
Motin Chowdhory
From
United Kingdom
Centrally located, excellent, polite and friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,826 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, 1,954 reviews
    From US$112.50 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, 204 reviews
    From US$181.80 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 949 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$414 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    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, 2,874 reviews
    From US$120 per night
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
    From US$27 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

Most booked hotels in Zanzibar City and surroundings in the past month

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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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 94 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
  • 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 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

    Set in Zanzibar City, 1.5 km from Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Al-mendhiry Apartment offers air conditioning.

  • 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.

    From US$59.73 per night
  • 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.

    From US$50 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Zanzibar City and nearby

  • 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 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 88 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, 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 US$62.16 per night

Budget hotels in Zanzibar City and nearby

  • 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 351 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, 220 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, SAFARI is located in Stone Town.

    From US$68 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 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$160.65 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,508 reviews
    The surroundings of the hotel are real magic, the facility is in the middle of Stone Town, the historical heart of Zanzibar City, with sweet narrow streets and the soul of the island. The staff are amazing, always at your service, I needed to print 40 papers for work, they did it without charge, I forgot my jacket in the closet and went on a safari, they kept it for me and handed it to me when I got back. The beds are super comfortable. Bathroom ok.
    Guest review by
    Robert
    Croatia
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
    1) its in stone town,walking distance to all touristy places in zanzibar city 2) they have a pretty clean aprrment with all appliances in kitchen in proper working condition where you can even cook without any hassle. 3)great host and staff 4) normally there are many apartments in stone town but you get lost in the lanes,this one is right next to port and all places accessible easily without having to wonder around the small stonetown lanes.
    Guest review by
    hussain
    India
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,548 reviews
    Very nice and clean room, great breakfast, very friendly staff. The hotel is close to the main spots of Stone Town and the main building is right on the beach. After check out they stored our baggages in a room and we could use the pool and everything in the hotel. Before our flight we could have shower and change in a nice separate changing room.
    Guest review by
    Viktória
    Hungary
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,601 reviews
    The location in Stonetown was decent, and 'main hotel' on the beach has a nice view and ambiance. Our late night checkin was well handled, but the checkout was a bit slow and disorganised as the hotel has a small reception area and it seems that checkout happens over a focused period due to flights, checkout times, etc
    Guest review by
    Gary
    South Africa