Cheap hotels in Zanzibar City

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.

Victoria

From

Belgium

Coffee, staff, architecture, breakfast, location

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.

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

Cozy Stay Near Zanzibar Airport

Located 5.2 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Cozy Stay Near Zanzibar Airport provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

annemieke

From

Netherlands

Big and clean appartment near the airport

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Price from

US$87.40

1 night, 2 adults

Kale Stone Town Flat

Offering sea views, Kale Stone Town Flat is an accommodation set in Zanzibar City, 70 metres from Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Price from

US$95.40

1 night, 2 adults

Kay's Place Zanzibar

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Kay's Place Zanzibar is situated in Zanzibar City. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

Rachid

From

Netherlands

Very spacious and clean. The washing machine, very handy. Next to the entrance there is a farmacy and a little supermarket. The owners are very kind and understanding. Contact was easy, responds quickly.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Price from

US$115.31

1 night, 2 adults

Zanzibar stylish apartment

Situated in Zanzibar City, 6.1 km from Peace Memorial Museum and 6.8 km from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Zanzibar stylish apartment offers air conditioning.

BELINDA

From

United Kingdom

The host was very attentive and quick to respond to our needs. Very polite, friendly guy, very welcoming. The place was very clean and appropriate for our needs. I would recommend this place to anyone and wouldn't mind to come back!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Price from

US$110

1 night, 2 adults

Royal Apartments

Featuring a spa bath, Royal Apartments is located in Zanzibar City. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

fesal

From

United Arab Emirates

Thank you so much, Royal Apartments, for your incredible hospitality and for taking such great care of us! I want to especially thank the owner, Mr. Thabit, for his kindness and warm personality in welcoming us and ensuring all our needs were met. The luxurious rooms were amazing, and the sauna was a highlight for my family—it truly made our stay unforgettable. A big thank you to Chef Ochu for the delicious meals and the entire team at the restaurant. The wooden finishing in the restaurant added such a warm and unique atmosphere, making every meal even more special. The experience with the horses was another memorable part of our trip—riding on the beach was just awesome. Besides the place being spotless, the horses were well-maintained, and the trainers were charming and polite as well. Thank you, Royal Apartments team, for such a memorable stay! We hope to visit you again on our future holidays.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Price from

US$549

1 night, 2 adults

Villa Andreá

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Villa Andreá is situated in Zanzibar City. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Mboya

From

Kenya

We had a lovely stay at Villa Andrea . The house is cosy and felt like a home away from home. Violeth, our host, was incredibly kind and patient. Even when we arrived later than expected, she stayed in touch and made sure everything went smoothly. Communication was clear and friendly throughout our stay. Would definitely recommend anyone looking for a peaceful and well-hosted stay!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Price from

US$120

1 night, 2 adults

Maneri Villa and Apartments

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and views of sea, Maneri Villa and Apartments is a recently renovated apartment located in Zanzibar City, 17 km from Peace Memorial Museum.

Talib

From

Oman

I really liked everything, the brand new Villa, the people, the place, the surroundings and above all the kindness, politeness and honesty of the land lord and his staff!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Price from

US$120

1 night, 2 adults

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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,877 reviews

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The Luxe Apartment

Central location

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

Al-mendhiry Apartment

Central location

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.

Central location

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

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Shaba Boutique Hotel

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,821 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

Aurelia Zanzibar

Ngambo

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6

Good - What previous guests thought, 352 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

Princess Salme Inn

Breakfast options

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

Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,024 reviews

- The modern, air-conditioned rooms all come with 42 inch smart TV,mini-fridge and safety deposit box.

From US$140 per night

Treasures of Zanzibar House

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 495 reviews

Situated in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach, Treasures of Zanzibar House features views of the city.

From US$78 per night

Kholle House

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,197 reviews

Built in 1860 for Princess Kholle, this central Stone Town hotel is a minutes’ walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal.

From US$268.20 per night

African Angel House B&B

Stone Town

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

Situated in Stone Town, 500 metres from Stone Town Beach, African Angel House B&B features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and a tour desk.

From US$40 per night

Serene Abodes

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews

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

From US$36.30 per night

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AnnexSarova Homestay

Migombani

Free WiFi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located in Migombani, the recently renovated AnnexSarova Homestay provides accommodation 2.6 km from Stone Town Beach and 1.9 km from Peace Memorial Museum.

From US$39.05 per night

Karibu Nyumbani

Free WiFi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3

Good - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

Located within 700 metres of Stone Town Beach and 600 metres of Peace Memorial Museum in Zanzibar City, Karibu Nyumbani provides accommodation with seating area.

From US$45 per night

SAFARI

Stone Town

Free WiFi

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

Lofihouse

Free WiFi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

Set in Zanzibar City, near Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and Hamamni Persian Baths, Lofihouse has a terrace.

From US$27 per night

Seafarers Loft

Stone Town

Free WiFi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

Offering city views, Seafarers Loft is an accommodation set in Stone Town, 500 metres from Stone Town Beach and 400 metres from Peace Memorial Museum.

From US$78.20 per night

Jacob's Inn

Free WiFi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

A recently renovated property, Jacob's Inn is situated in Zanzibar City near Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

From US$63 per night

Hiliki House

Free WiFi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6

Good - What previous guests thought, 579 reviews

Located across the Victoria Garden in Vuga and 5 minutes' walk away from the Peace Memorial Museum, Hiliki House features colonial architecture. It offers air-conditioned rooms and a garden.

From US$31.39 per night

Firefly boutique Hotel Zanzibar

Free WiFi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very good - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

Firefly boutique Hotel Zanzibar is situated in Zanzibar City, within 200 metres of Old Fort of Zanzibar and 100 metres of Hamamni Persian Baths.

From US$85 per night

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Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Avg. price/night: US$99.01

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,381 reviews

A very pleasant hotel, the staff were very friendly and helpful, the room was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was good with a good variety of foods. It's location near to the harbour and a 2 minute walk int the busy streets of stone town make it ideal.

Guest review by

Alexander

Family with young children

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Avg. price/night: US$99.01

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,381 reviews

The location was great. Easily within walking distance of Stone Town. Customer service was excellent. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Shoutout to my favourite member of the housekeeping team Maua who kept our room spotless and beautifully decorated. Breakfast was a little disappointing, there wasn't much variety but the fresh fruit made up for it 😊. I would definitely stay there again and recommend it, especially if you're on a budget

Guest review by

Harvey

Young couple

Zava House Stone town

Avg. price/night: US$40.50

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 737 reviews

The room was spacious and spotless, good location, just a few minutes walk from Forodhani Gardens and Darajani Souk. Very good value if traveling on a budget.

Guest review by

Obadiah

Solo traveller

Forodhani Park Hotel