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Serene Abodes

Zanzibar City

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

S
Shafi
From
United Kingdom
The staff were very friendly, breakfast was great and the location was perfect for my visit.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Price from
US$42
1 night, 2 adults
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Stone Town House

Zanzibar City

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

M
Marium
From
Pakistan
Our stay at Stone Town House will be definitely be remembered as one of our best ones in Zanzibar. We booked the triple bed private bedroom with a shared bathroom. The room was clean, the air-conditioning worked perfect, each bed had a socket, a curtain for privacy and fresh towels. There was ample space in the room for our suitcases and the bathrooms were well maintained. Ten points for Mr. Simon, the gentleman managing the hotel who went out of his way to make us feel comfortable, offered us a large complimentary water bottle and gave us lovely handmade soaps upon leaving. The location is ideal and safe which was a plus point for an all girls group.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 518 reviews
Price from
US$51
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 120 reviews
Price from
US$24.23
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

S
Saurabh
From
India
An unforgettable experience - vibrant, comfortable, and full of warmth. The place had a unique charm that made every moment special, from cozy corners to cheerful company. What truly stood out was the heartfelt hospitality and welcoming spirit that made it feel like home. A huge thank you to Lena for her incredible kindness, attention to detail, and ever-smiling presence. An amazing and wonderful person. Her genuine care and warmth transformed my stay into a truly memorable and joyful experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
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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.

S
SteveCofield
From
United Kingdom
The location was excellent, you could walk anywhere. The staff were lovely. Breakfast was simple but filling. The aircon and WiFi both worked very well. It was handy having an ATM right next door.. the bed was very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
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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.

Z
Zuzana
From
Czech Republic
Location in the center, helpfull and friendly staff, rooftop restaurant with nice views.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews
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Lost & Found Zanzibar

Zanzibar City

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

V
Vincent
From
Belgium
nice place with a good location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 429 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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  • Lost & Found Zanzibar

    Hostel in Zanzibar City
    Avg. price/night: US$28.80
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 429 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

  • Bottoms Up

    Hostel in Zanzibar City
    Avg. price/night: US$23.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 445 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