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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.

N
Nashwa Al-Mazrooei
From
Oman
Breakfast was amazingly delicious and met my expectations, I was very happy and looking forward to it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews
Price from
$483.30
1 night, 2 adults

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.

O
Olga
From
United Arab Emirates
Welcome coffee drink on the rooftop makes the check in experience so smooth
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 668 reviews
Price from
$124
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 10 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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 44 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....

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cedric fortuny
From
France
The place is awesome, very well placed close to everything in the touristic area, the room was very comfortable with AC and hit water working perfectly. The breakfast was copious and delicious. We had an amazing stay with an amazing staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,402 reviews
Price from
$83.98
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...

W
Williams
From
Germany
As a African American, I was overwhelmed by the warmth and friendly atmosphere of the staff and the people of Zanzibar.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,066 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...

U
Umur
From
Turkey
The location is very good. The staff was very helpful in arranging a day trip to Nakupenda at a very chill time. The breakfast is very good! Parking is also great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,829 reviews
Price from
$87.21
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.

A
Ali
From
Kuwait
Great location just in the middle Good food selection Amazing staff Good size room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,630 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.

C
Christina
From
Ireland
Breakfast was nice. Could have a few more options but what was there was cooked very well. Was able to check in early, staff went above and beyond. Very nice room with great view
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,827 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.

E
Edify
From
Nigeria
Lovely stay with good breakfast options and close to all major attractions in stone town
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,019 reviews
Price from
$77.84
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels located in the center of Zanzibar City

  • 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews

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

    From $47.50 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 10.0
    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.

    From $38.50 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 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 91 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, 209 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

Best hotels with breakfast in Zanzibar City and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 15 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 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

    Located in Stone Town, a 19-minute walk from Stone Town Beach, Maisara Deluxe Zanzibar has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From $86.78 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 172 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.

    From $37 per night
  • Featuring quiet street views, Darajani Apartment in Zanzibar City provides accommodations and a shared lounge.

    From $60 per night
  • Nakupenda homes provides rooms in Zanzibar City near Hamamni Persian Baths and Old Dispensary. Guests staying at this bed and breakfast have access to a balcony.

    From $45 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 89 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 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 120 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,827 reviews

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

    From $167.20 per night

Budget hotels in Zanzibar City and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Khalifa Apartment features air-conditioned accommodations in Zanzibar City.

    From $70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Mlagala Room and Aparment Zanzibar 3 is located in Ngambo, just a 5-minute walk from Old Fort of Zanzibar and 0.4 miles from Cinema Afrique.

    From $77 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 349 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, 194 reviews

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

    From $70.56 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 790 reviews

    Malindi Guest House is located in Zanzibar City, 689 feet from the harbor and 1476 feet from the ferry terminal. It has a 24-hour front desk, restaurant and guest lounge.

    From $11.27 per night
  • Gs Villa Zanzibar is located in Zanzibar City, just a 5-minute walk from House of Wonders and 700 yards from Old Fort of Zanzibar.

    From $102 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

    Emerald Palm Courtyard Hotel is located in Zanzibar City, a 8-minute walk from House of Wonders and 500 yards from Old Fort of Zanzibar.

    From $58.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Zanzibar Ocean View Hotel offers accommodations in Zanzibar City, 1.9 mi from Stonetown. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

    From $80 per night

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What Guests Said About Zanzibar City:

  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    Zanzibar is a beautiful island.

    Zanzibar is a beautiful island. I have never seen water so blue! We ate at the Rock restaurant which was amazing. We took a Spice tour, tour to Prison Island, Blue Atoll, Salami Cave and to see the Red Columbus monkeys. I would recommend all of the tours. The people are friendly and helpful. There are cats everywhere! Locals seem to take good care of them and put out food for them. There is even a cat cross walk sign.
    Guest review by
    David and Pamela
    United States

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,402 reviews
    Offers an excellent location, just a 3-minute walk from the beach and a 10-minute walk from the ferry terminal, making it incredibly convenient for both relaxation and travel. The staff were exceptionally helpful and attentive, going out of their way to ensure a pleasant stay. The room was clean and well-maintained. Overall, this hotel combines a prime location, great service, and comfortable accommodations, making it a highly recommended option for travelers in Stone Town, Zanzibar.
    Guest review by
    Julien Alban
    Germany
  • From $180.20 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,536 reviews
    Look no further in Stone Town, Spice Palace is the best, Perfect choice, everything was super fine, easily accessible from either ferry or airport. The hotel is located few meters from Forodhani Park. Great and highly skilled staff, great breakfast at the Hotel with varieties of flesh to baked stuffs you can choose from. I highly recommend this hotel while in Zanzibar city, THE BEST IN STONE TOWN
    Guest review by
    HILALY YAHYA
    Tanzania
  • From $290 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,630 reviews
    Tembo Hotel is located in Stone Town- the heart of the island. Guests have access to a variety of tourist activities + attractions. This is by far the best place to do all gift & spice shopping. Tembo staff are extremely welcoming, the room was clean & serviced daily with a mini bar fridge and balcony overlooking the bustling city streets. There is an ATM and local shop in short walking distance.
    Guest review by
    Michaela
    South Africa
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,557 reviews
    This is the perfect hotel if you want to stay in Stone town. Very comfortable, perfect position in the centre and near the beach , with a big pool and buffet in the morning. You will see a sunset view . The personal is so kind . We love it !!
    Guest review by
    Viviana
    Italy
  • From $140 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews
    Main part of Hotel location on the beach
    Guest review by
    MM
    United Kingdom