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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.

E
Eva
From
Sweden
The rooms are stunning- spacious and beautiful design. The bed was very comfortable too. The bathtub in the room was a very nice touch. The staff were amazing, always polite and friendly. The restaurant could also accommodate my gluten-free diet for breakfast. This was one of our best hotel experiences ever.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews
Price from
US$483.30
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 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 16 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, 53 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.

I
Ingunn
From
Iceland
Wonderful. Room bíg and nicely decorated. Good shower. Excellent breakfast. Very nice staff. Made me feel welcome
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,354 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...

A
Avinash
From
Canada
Great hotel in close walking distance to the airport. We stayed here as we had a very early flight and it met all of our expectations. The hotel and room is extremely clean, providing all of the necessary amentities for a short or long stay,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,046 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.

G
Genevieve Burke
From
Hong Kong
made a really special effort decorating the room for the honeymoon
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,918 reviews
Price from
US$114
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
Saeed
From
Jordan
The staff were very helpful and friendly, the location was very central and next to the city and the rooms were comfortable. The food was also delicious
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,573 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.

E
Elizabeth
From
Namibia
The friendly staff and lovely breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,814 reviews
Price from
US$74.59
1 night, 2 adults

Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique

Hotel in Zanzibar City

- The modern, air-conditioned rooms all come with 42 inch smart TV,mini-fridge and safety deposit box. Each en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.

S
Saidi
From
Tunisia
The lobby looked incredibly amazing. Excellent breakfast with good varieties Clean and Fresh rooms. Close to ferry terminal walking distance. Good place to explore stone town
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,034 reviews
Price from
US$85.63
1 night, 2 adults

Dhow Palace Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Centrally located in Zanzibar’s Stone Town, Dhow Palace Hotel is set in a historical building from 1559. It features a swimming pool, restaurant and roof-top terrace with panoramic views.

M
Meik Philipp
From
Uganda
The Hotel keeps everything what it promises, super friendly and helpful team. Top location. super beautiful interior 🤩. we will be back soon.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,960 reviews
Price from
US$103.50
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, 863 reviews
From US$85.50 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,960 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, 1,354 reviews
From US$99.01 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 962 reviews
From US$134.55 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 297 reviews
From US$139.50 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
From US$364 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 688 reviews
From US$94.50 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,918 reviews
From US$95 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
From US$25 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Best hotels with breakfast in Zanzibar City and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 97 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$47.50 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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 104 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 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, 174 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.

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$55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 81 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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 123 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$74.46 per night

Budget hotels in Zanzibar City and nearby

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

Located in Zanzibar City, Greenlight Luxury Villas provides accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

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$105 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

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

Set in Zanzibar City in the Zanzibar region, with Stone Town Beach and Peace Memorial Museum nearby, Maisara Apartment 2 offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

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, 355 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, 201 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

Hotels located in the centre of Zanzibar City

<h2>Comfortable Accommodation</h2> Michenzani Bliss in Zanzibar City offers a spacious apartment with three bedrooms and three bathrooms.

From US$121 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 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

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 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews

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. 400 metres from...

From US$24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,814 reviews

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

From US$161.12 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$505 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews
The location is amazing, right on the beach, so great for people-watching. The hotel is big, but not too big so it feels very cozy! The staff were incredibly nice, everyone from the concierge to the room service, to the guards, to the waiters - everyone! The pool is lovely, but my absolute favorite was the 200-year-old mango tree. If you don't stay here, at least come for drinks and a look at this beautiful tree!
Guest review by
Fríða
Iceland
From US$100 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,536 reviews
The location of the hotel on the beach was amazing: the apartment room was spacious and comfortable and a short walk from the main hotel building. Food was excellent and we enjoyed watching the dhows go out whilst we had a leisurely Breakfast. The rooftop pool had amazing views and the larger pool downstairs was clean, warm and relatively unused.
Guest review by
Julie
United Kingdom
From US$110.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,408 reviews
Good hotel if you are staying a couple of days in the city. The staff is super pleasant, we asked them to change rooms to an upper floor because ours was on the ground floor and also to book us a taxi to the aeroport and they helped with everything. Rooms are not very big but ok for a couple of days in Stone town.
Guest review by
Gonçalo
Spain
From US$200 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,573 reviews
The hotel is very beautiful and situated in a really good location close to main sites in stone town and also has a beach. I was put in a very quiet building and my room ‘valentine’ was exceptional.
Guest review by
Lauren
United Kingdom
From US$198 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 251 reviews
Excellent hotel. Exceptional standards of service. Unique, hidden gem in Stone town. A must stay close to the beach and walking distance to shops and attractions.
Guest review by
Darren
Rwanda