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The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City, a few steps from Stone Town Beach, The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

I
Iman
From
Kuwait
The staff are so friendly The room is very clean with beautiful interior
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
Price from
$483.30
1 night, 2 adults

Emerson Spice

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within a 3-minute walk, Emerson Spice provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

I
Ilona
From
United Arab Emirates
Very unique property! Loved the design and style, fantastic stories behind each room interior decisions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
$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. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a playground.

E
Elena
From
Tanzania
I will tell you that this is really the best place to be alone with yourself and alone with the service.Amazing cuisine, attentive staff (I do not know how they did it), perfectly designed houses, guys-this is love forever for what you have managed to do.Believe me, I have been living in Zanzibar for quite a long time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
$1,050
1 night, 2 adults

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Located within a few steps of Stone Town Beach and a 11-minute walk of Peace Memorial Museum, Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City....

D
Daniela
From
Bulgaria
everything was perfect very tasty breakfast..nice and helpful stuff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,354 reviews
Price from
$58.79
1 night, 2 adults

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City, 4 miles from Peace Memorial Museum, Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a...

E
Ebrahim
From
United Kingdom
The location is fantastic for its purpose - two minute drive from the airport and the hotel picked us up at 3 am. The hotel is brand new, with new technology such as touch screens for the AC and lights as well as very spacious rooms. The cleanliness of the hotel was immaculate and the service from staff was next level. The staff helped us plan our day in stone town and called a reliable taxi driver to help us navigate the city. The staff also prepared breakfast boxes for us to take with us early morning as we had a safari. We had dinner at the hotel and the food was really nice, the breakfast was also very filling with many different options to suit all diets.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,046 reviews
Price from
$192
1 night, 2 adults

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Mizingani Seafront Hotel is located just a 2-minute walk from the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. The hotel offers a restaurant, outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk. Free private parking is available on...

R
Rodica
From
Romania
The size of the room, the views, the amazing decaration all around in this hotel, the wonderfull wooden furniture and the delicious brekfast, with the most tasty fruits in the world.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,918 reviews
Price from
$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.

R
Romane
From
France
Everything!! This hotel is clearly the best one that we had in Zanzibar! Direct access to the beach, the swimming pool on the rooftop is amazing and very clean! I highly recommend this hotel if you stay in Stone Town (very good location) The staff was also so nice, it made the stay even better! Thank you :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,573 reviews
Price from
$122.55
1 night, 2 adults

Shaba Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in the heart of Stone Town. It is located just 1640 feet from the fruit and fish market of Darajan.

O
Oliwia
From
Poland
Very special staff, and always willing to help. They made our stay perfect. We would love to be back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,816 reviews
Price from
$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 private bathroom includes a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.

L
Lucky
From
United Kingdom
Quick check in, excellent breakfast. i was allowed late checkout complimentary. The rooms are clean, cool and smell good. The rooftop has an excellent view of stonetown, perfect sunset spot. Menu is big and with alot of options to choose from.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,033 reviews
Price from
$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.

J
José Lucas
From
Brazil
Everything in this hotel is amazing. Staff, prices, location... DEFINITELY my favorite stay in all Tanzania
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,960 reviews
Price from
$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 $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 $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 $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, 961 reviews
From $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 $139.50 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
From $364 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 688 reviews
From $94.50 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,918 reviews
From $95 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
From $25 per night

Most booked hotels in Zanzibar City and surrounding area in the past month

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,816 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,960 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,918 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,573 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Zanzibar City and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews

Safari Lodge has rooms in Zanzibar City near House of Wonders and Old Fort of Zanzibar.

From $47.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Located in Ngambo, a 14-minute walk from Stone Town Beach, Island Paradise Inn provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From $76.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

Located in Zanzibar City, 2.4 miles from Peace Memorial Museum, New Amaan Hotel provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From $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 $70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews

The Island Stone Town hotel is located in Stone Town, a 8-minute walk from House of Wonders and half a mile from Old Fort of Zanzibar.

Featuring quiet street views, Darajani Apartment in Zanzibar City provides accommodations and a shared lounge.

From $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 $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 $74.46 per night

Budget hotels in Zanzibar City and nearby

Stay In Zanzibar On A Budget offers accommodations in Zanzibar City, 1.7 miles from Stone Town Beach and 1.7 miles from Peace Memorial Museum.

From $100 per night

Just a 18-minute walk from Stone Town Beach and 0.7 miles from Peace Memorial Museum, Greenlight Luxury Villas features accommodations in Zanzibar City with barbecue facilities.

From $100 per night

Just a 19-minute walk from Stone Town Beach and 0.7 miles from Peace Memorial Museum, Abnaa Apartment features accommodations in Zanzibar City with a shared lounge.

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

Michenzani Flat offers accommodations in Zanzibar City, 1.1 miles from House of Wonders and a 19-minute walk from Old Fort of Zanzibar.

Maisara Apartment 2 offers accommodations in Zanzibar City, 1.3 miles from Cinema Afrique and 1.5 miles from Old Dispensary.

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

Khalifa Apartment features air-conditioned accommodations in Zanzibar City.

From $70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 355 reviews

Located in Ngambo, a 4-minute walk from Stone Town Beach, Aurelia Zanzibar has air-conditioned rooms and a terrace.

From $60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews

Princess Salme Inn is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Zanzibar City near Stone Town Beach.

From $65.86 per night

Hotels located in the center of Zanzibar City

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

From $121 per night

Located within a 19-minute walk of Stone Town Beach and 0.7 miles of Peace Memorial Museum, Lovers Private villa in Mbweni has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City.

From $297.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

The Luxe Apartment offers accommodations in Zanzibar City, a 16-minute walk from Old Dispensary and 0.9 miles from Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar.

From $130 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Al-mendhiry Apartment is located in Zanzibar City, just a 17-minute walk from Cinema Afrique and 0.9 miles from Old Dispensary.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Home 5-min to stone town offers accommodations in Zanzibar City, a 17-minute walk from Old Fort of Zanzibar and 0.9 miles from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

From $50 per night

Fahmi lodge features air-conditioned accommodations in Zanzibar City. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the guest house free of charge.

From $45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews

Located within a 6-minute walk of Stone Town Beach and 0.6 miles of Peace Memorial Museum, Rafiki Apartment provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City.

From $24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,816 reviews

Located in the heart of Stone Town. It is located just 1640 feet from the fruit and fish market of Darajan.

From $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 $494 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 $100 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,534 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 $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 $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 $198 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - 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