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The units at the bed and breakfast come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A balcony with outdoor furniture and pool views is offered in each unit. All units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

Good place to stay, friendly staff and everything is clean.

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9
Superb
132 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour front desk, Tembo B&B Apartments is attractively situated in Zanzibar City, 600 metres from The Zanzibar Curio shop and 1.1 km from Peace Memorial Museum. It is situated 200 metres from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

The breakfast. Was tasty. As a very wide selection.

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8.3
Very good
1,423 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with a desk. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and sea views is offered in every unit. The units feature a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen.

Jamal and Hemedi have it all under control for you. Just tell Jamal what you want to do (the next day) and he'll arrange it ! From a western point-of-view, it's not easy to give away control, but .... Hakuna Matata ... everything WILL be alright !! Basically, you step in an air-conditionned taxi, do what you wanted to do and get back. We usually ordered dinner and we were never disappointed !!

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8.7
Fabulous
172 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

Built in 1860 for Princess Kholle, this central Stone Town hotel is a minutes’ walk from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. It offers luxurious rooms, an outdoor pool and rooftop terrace with a Swahili-style tea house and Indian Ocean views.

Its so peaceful and and the house is decorated with sofisticated taste. The breakfast was great, even the restaurant was pretty good and the staff nice! After a walking day you are happy to relax in the pool.

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8.8
Fabulous
996 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

Situated within 10 km of Peace Memorial Museum and 8.9 km of Cinema Afrique in Zanzibar City, The House of Royals provides accommodation with seating area. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The guest house offers garden views, a sun terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

The guest house features some units that have a balcony and sea view, and every unit is fitted with a private bathroom and a wardrobe. At the guest house, all units are soundproof.

It's an amazing house, that has been wonderfully restored and maintained. The garden, in particular, is spectacular. Szilvia has done a brilliant job and is a fantastic host. Highly recommended

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8.9
Fabulous
21 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Balcony House has 11 bedrooms. Each room is equipped with mosquito net and ceiling fan. Some rooms have private en-suite bathrooms, while others have access to shared bathrooms. Air-conditioning is available in most room. Some rooms have view to the ocean, others to the street. All rooms have access to a shared balcony, terrace, living room, kitchen, dining room and bathrooms. Free WiFi is available.

Loved the decor! Plenty of open relax areas. Amazing views. Staff were friendly and helpful. Communal kitchen was well equipped.

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7.9
Good
1,006 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

Offering city views, Zava House Stone town is an accommodation set in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 700 metres from Peace Memorial Museum. All rooms feature a kitchen and a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Calm area with no traffic, well ventilated and cool room which in Zanzibar is a major selling point. You will sleep beautiful nights

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7.8
Good
456 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

All units feature air conditioning and a cable flat-screen TV. A fridge and kettle are also offered. At the bed and breakfast, units have bed linen and towels.

Bike hire and car hire are available at this bed and breakfast and the area is popular for pub crawls.

Good location, Cleanliness and Low price

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6.8
Review score
388 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

The bed and breakfast will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

the property was very clean and the staff are very helpful and kind and would recommend this place to everyone ! the manager is also one of a kind may he be blessed with more the hotel is next to the ferry port which is also very efficient as you do not need to take a taxi or any form of transport

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6.6
Review score
154 reviews
Price from
£58
per night

Featuring air conditioning, the rooms at the accommodation are fitted with a desk and fan. The beds are draped with mosquito nets. While some rooms have a a private bathroom, all the rooms have a bathroom and toilet.

It was very clean and staff were welcoming and helpful

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7.2
Good
208 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

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For travellers who enjoy beauty in the simple things, a bed and breakfast (B&B) is the perfect place for a getaway. Hosts welcome guests into their homes and provide a private room and complimentary breakfast. Bathrooms may be shared by other guests, and there is often shared space with the host.
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  • BARIDI VILLA
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 132 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, garden and views of garden, BARIDI VILLA is located in Zanzibar City, 70 metres from Kiwengwa Beach.

    clean, friendly staff, nice pool, nearby the beach.

  • Tembo B&B Apartments
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,423 reviews

    Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour front desk, Tembo B&B Apartments is attractively situated in Zanzibar City, 600 metres from The Zanzibar Curio shop and 1.1 km from Peace Memorial...

    Excellent location; great views, Reasonably priced food

  • Kholle House
    Breakfast options
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 996 reviews

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

    Amazing gem with amazing staff! Food is excellent too.

  • Kelele Square
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 388 reviews

    Featuring city views and a terrace, Kelele Square offers accommodation ideally set in Zanzibar City, within a short distance of Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and St Joseph's Roman Catholic...

    I liked the wall arts along the stares and hall way

  • Malindi Guest House
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 721 reviews

    Malindi Guest House is located in Zanzibar City, 210 metres from the harbour and 450 metres from the ferry terminal. It has a 24-hour front desk, restaurant and guest lounge.

    Very nice rooftop, bathrooms were clean and spacious.

  • Hiliki House
    Breakfast options
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 559 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.

    Host and staff are very friendly and breakfast was also tasty.

  • Minara Miwili - Forodhani Park
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 72 reviews

    Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Minara Miwili - Forodhani Park provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi.

    Stort rum och ljust och rymligt badrum. Trevlig personal.

  • Jabar Lodge
    Breakfast options
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 172 reviews

    Set within 13 km of Peace Memorial Museum and 12 km of Cinema Afrique in Zanzibar City, Jabar Lodge features accommodation with seating area.

    Beautiful bungalows and nice people working here :)

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  • Balcony House
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,006 reviews

    Balcony House is offering accommodation in Stone Town in Zanzibar City. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. Balcony House has 11 bedrooms.

    Great location, walking distance to main attractions.

  • Zava House Stone town
    Budget options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 456 reviews

    Offering city views, Zava House Stone town is an accommodation set in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 700 metres from Peace Memorial Museum.

    Nice and clean rooms, very friendly and helpful staff.

  • Princess Salme Inn
    Budget options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 221 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.

    Very cheap rooms for the location, very friendly staff

  • Smiles Stone Town Hotel
    Budget options available
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 154 reviews

    Situated in Zanzibar City, in a historic building, 200 metres from Stone Town Beach, Smiles Stone Town Hotel is a bed and breakfast with a terrace and shared lounge.

    The room was clean but very tiny and the bathroom to.

  • Karibu Inn
    Budget options available
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 208 reviews

    Located in Stone Town, Karibu Inn boasts free WiFi and offers street parking. The property also offers bike and car rental services.

    Very friendly supportive staff and a perfect location.

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B&Bs that guests love in Zanzibar City

  • Avg. price/night: £25.61
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,052 reviews
    It’s very traditional, great location, it’s cheap, great vibe, staff is nice
    Kristina
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £93.65
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,128 reviews
    Friendly staff, excellent breakfast buffet and lovely pool. Great location, beautiful views and easy walking distance
    Emily
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £123.27
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 316 reviews
    I loved my room and high bed, it was very romantic. Fast wifi worked well all around the hotel. Hotel decorations, traditional lamps, doors, paintings, wardrobes etc were really unique, stunning. The hotel was colorful and charming inside. Attention to detail. Mosquito net around bed. Great location, easy to walk around the entire old town, just a 2-minute walk to the ferry terminal and a few more minutes to the beach. Cute bathrobes in my room. Restaurant at the main floor.
    Alexandra
    Solo traveller
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 487 reviews
    Great location, excellent breakfast, friendly personnel, lovely shower and perfect little swimming pool.
    Tom
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £93.65
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 305 reviews
    Great location, leafy and green part of Zanzibar and near all the central shops and restaurants of Stonetown It's a unique boutique hotel!
    Lily
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £24.01
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 735 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.
    Laura
    Solo traveller
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 454 reviews
    Really nice hotel. Great location in the city center. And very good value for the price you pay. I love the room, it was gorgeous. WIth AC and ceiling fan. Pretty quiet at night even though it's in the center. Breakfast is basic, but it's like that almost all over Zanzibar. I liked it though :) Staff is very friendly and happy to help with everything.
    Katarina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £54.75
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,283 reviews
    Charmingly styled boutique boutique hotel set in the narrow streets of Stone Town. clean and comfortable with friendly staff. good breakfast. Great location, just be ready that taxis will not be able to drive right up to property because of the narrow streets
    Sean
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 13 reviews
    Fresh fruits and fresh homemade bread, for breakfast. Delicious. The place is boutique and quiet, no mosques or local farms in close proximity.
    Jaroslaw
    Solo traveller

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