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Serene Abodes

Zanzibar City

Serene Abodes has rooms in Zanzibar City near Old Dispensary and Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar. The property is close to House of Wonders, Old Fort of Zanzibar and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

F
Faiz
From
Saudi Arabia
Prime amazing location next to old dispensary 6meters away from the Main Street Mizingani road the touristic street , service is AMAZING Kassim was amazing , clean room and I felt at home since first night , the toilet although shared but completely clean always
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Price from
$18.70
1 night, 2 adults

Stone Town House

Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City, a 4-minute walk from Stone Town Beach, Stone Town House provides rooms with air conditioning.

K
K. Capel
From
Malaysia
Stone Town House exceeded my expectations. I booked a bed in a four bedded dorm and I was taken aback at the spaciousness of the room which was air-conditioned and had 2 fans. The beds were tidied up daily by the housekeeping staff. The shared baths and toilets were spotlessly clean. The additional bonus was having a tea and coffee trolley outside the room. Aishah who works there as a receptionist is a gem of a person... helpful, kind and soft spoken. The other staff there are equally very polite.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 513 reviews
Price from
$51
1 night, 2 adults

Rafiki Apartment

Zanzibar City

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.

C
Charmika
From
United States
The staff kindness, I've never in all my stays had staff bring me coffee anywhere I have traveled without even asking. It's this culture and kindness that makes me so fond of Tanzania. Would definitely return. Plus it's short walk from anything you'd want to buy, transportation available w taxis around....
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews
Price from
$24.23
1 night, 2 adults

VUGA Hostel

Zanzibar City

Located within a 5-minute walk of Hamamni Persian Baths and half a mile of House of Wonders, VUGA Hostel provides rooms in Zanzibar City.

T
Tony
From
Canada
I was the only guest so I had the whole hostel to myself.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

Sanaa Hostel

Zanzibar City

Sanaa Hostel is located on the beachfront in Zanzibar City, a 4-minute walk from Stone Town Beach and 500 yards from Peace Memorial Museum.

I
Izudeen
From
Bosnia and Herzegovina
They make you feel as you are at home. Big amount of fruits and vegges for breakfast with super tasty coffe, tea and fresh fruit juice.
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, a 2-minute walk from Stone Town Beach.

M
Michael
From
United States
Location was great, the front desk fixed us up with tours, housekeeping did laundry for us. The only gripe was the Wi-fi wasn’t able to stream but we really weren’t there for tv.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Fair - 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.

K
Kendall
From
United States
Air conditioned rooms and huge beds in the dorm room. It was an absolute dream.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 436 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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  • Avg. price/night: $34
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 900 reviews
    It’s very traditional, great location, it’s cheap, great vibe, staff is nice
    Guest review by
    Kristina
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $23.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
    Fair - 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 traveler