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Serene Abodes

Zanzibar City

Serene Abodes provides rooms in Zanzibar City near Old Dispensary and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar.

M
Mutiru
From
Kenya
Khasim the staff I interacted with was so good and always available for any help. He even took me to buy a local tea somewhere in the shops and helped with directions around the town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Price from
US$18.70
1 night, 2 adults

Stone Town House

Zanzibar City

Situated in Zanzibar City, 300 metres from Stone Town Beach, Stone Town House offers rooms with air conditioning.

A
Alexander
From
France
The staff was very lovely, the building is beautiful and well maintained, everything is clean, there are locks in the dorm and the beds are very comfortable, mosquito nets are provided, there is coffee and tea available, and the location is very central. Honestly it was fantastic 😍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 511 reviews
Price from
US$51
1 night, 2 adults

Rafiki Apartment

Zanzibar City

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.

N
Nurdin
From
Tanzania
I really enjoyed the staying , WIFI function very well, staff are friendly & room, toilet 🚽 are very clean & AC 🥰 , the apartment is near of a lot of restaurants in stone town
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
Price from
US$24.23
1 night, 2 adults

zLife Stone Town

Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City, zLife Stone Town features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

R
Randall
From
Vietnam
Staff at extremely kind and helpful. The place was clean and quiet. The breakfast was yummy!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 900 reviews
Price from
US$54
1 night, 2 adults

Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown

Ngambo (Near Zanzibar City)

Hello Rafiki House - Stonetown features rooms in Ngambo near Hamamni Persian Baths and House of Wonders.

F
Felipe
From
Germany
The room was nice and spatious with good AC and a clean bathroom. Especially the owner was very welcoming and super friendly. Thank you so much for all the help. We only stayed there one night, but had still a nice stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews
Price from
US$38
1 night, 2 adults

VUGA Hostel

Zanzibar City

Set within less than 1 km of House of Wonders and a 6-minute walk of Old Fort of Zanzibar, VUGA Hostel provides rooms in Zanzibar City.

K
Kawenze
From
Kenya
The staff were very professional, attentive and courteous with a quick response to my needs. The rooms are well maintained and comfortable. From the hostels, you can easily access most attractions and dining places.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

Sanaa Hostel

Zanzibar City

Sanaa Hostel is located on the beachfront in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 500 metres from Peace Memorial Museum.

a
agarwal
From
India
Just the experience I was looking for - the hostel was in a perfect location, in-fact a very prime location called the Kenyatta street which is close to the Freddy Mercury House, Africa House, the best sunset spots They offered a heavy breakfast everyday which was amazing The family lives in the property so you will always feel homely and good - I will always recommend them
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

Bottoms Up

Zanzibar City

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Bottoms Up is located in Zanzibar City, 200 metres from Stone Town Beach.

K
Kamala
From
New Zealand
Great location and value for money but lots of stairs. Amazing view from the rooftop. Helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews

Lost & Found Zanzibar

Zanzibar City

Lost & Found Zanzibar features free WiFi and rooms with air conditioning in Zanzibar City.

l
luize
From
Brazil
staff very nice and the best local for solo traveler. in the Main Street of the city.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 436 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$36
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 901 reviews
    It’s very traditional, great location, it’s cheap, great vibe, staff is nice
    Guest review by
    Kristina
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: US$30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 436 reviews
    Amazing location. Stayed in the women's dorm. Felt more like a summer camp bunk than a hostel. Was very clean and wifi worked. Felt safe the entire time I was here. If you're a budget travel it is one of the better hostels I have been to.
    Guest review by
    Elizabeth
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$23.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 452 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.
    Guest review by
    Laurastrickers
    Solo traveller