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Mizingani Seafront Hotel, hotel in Zanzibar City

Mizingani Seafront Hotel is situated just a 2-minute walk from the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. The hotel offers a restaurant, outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk.

8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
2,113 reviews
Price from£82.37per night
Spice Tree by Turaco, hotel in Zanzibar City

Spice Tree by Turaco - Stone Town is located within 7 kilometres from the Zanzibar International Airport.

7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
684 reviews
Price from£95.78per night
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.

8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
4,655 reviews
Price from£87.71per night
Tembo B&B Apartments, hotel in Zanzibar City

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...

8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
1,417 reviews
Price from£68.47per night
Kisiwa House, hotel in Zanzibar City

Offering a restaurant, the historical Kisiwa House is located in the heart of historical Stone Town in Zanzibar. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
652 reviews
Price from£99.74per night
Spice Palace Hotel, hotel in Zanzibar City

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and shared lounge, as well as a restaurant, Spice Palace Hotel is situated in Stone Town. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and free WiFi.

8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
2,144 reviews
Price from£60.40per night
Shaba Boutique Hotel, hotel in Zanzibar City

Situated in the heart of Stone Town. It is located just 500 metres from the fruit and fish market of Darajan.

8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
1,254 reviews
Price from£118.74per night
Dhow Palace Hotel, hotel in Zanzibar City

Centrally located in Zanzibar’s Stone Town, Dhow Palace Hotel is set in a historical building from 1559. It features a swimming pool, restaurant and roof-top terrace with panoramic views.

8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
1,899 reviews
Price from£84.22per night
Park Hyatt Zanzibar, hotel in Zanzibar City

Featuring a seafront location in Zanzibar City, Park Hyatt Zanzibar offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant. This air-conditioned hotel comes with free WiFi access and has a spa and wellness centre.

8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
367 reviews
Price from£399.76per night
Antonio Garden Hotel, hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 400 metres, Antonio Garden Hotel provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
3,198 reviews
Price from£71.50per night
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Zanzibar City's best hotels with breakfast

  • Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel
    Breakfast options

    Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre, Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel is set in Zanzibar City, 6 km from Peace Memorial Museum.

    Amazing staff, lovely hotel clean and very comfortable

    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 340 reviews
  • Tembo Palace Hotel
    Breakfast options

    Offering three pool and outdoor restaurant, Tembo Palace Hotel is located in Zanzibar City, a 3-minute walk from the Old Fort and House of Wonders. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

    Very professionnal employées, always ready to help.

    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 393 reviews
  • Royal Cliff Zanzibar
    Breakfast options

    Royal Cliff Zanzibar features a garden, a shared lounge and a sun terrace with swimming pool and buffet breakfast in Zanzibar City.

    One of the best hotels in zanzibar We highly recommended

    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 302 reviews
  • Park Hyatt Zanzibar
    Breakfast options

    Featuring a seafront location in Zanzibar City, Park Hyatt Zanzibar offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant. This air-conditioned hotel comes with free WiFi access and has a spa and wellness centre.

    Everything. Location, Calm and beautiful, Staffs were so kind.

    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 367 reviews
  • Mangrove Lodge
    Breakfast options

    Mangrove Lodge offers eco-friendly accommodation in Zanzibar City.The lodge features a restaurant, bar and lounge with hammocks.

    It’s a breathtaking jungle paradise, loved every minute of it

    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 486 reviews
  • Chuini Zanzibar Lodge by NEWMARK
    Breakfast options

    With a private beach overlooking the bay, Chuini Zanzibar Lodge is located 12 km north of Stone Town. Its Zanzibar-style architecture includes the remains of the historic Chuini Palace.

    Location, staff, the bungalow, swimming pool, it all was amazing.

    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 441 reviews
  • Zanzibar Coffee House
    Breakfast options

    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.

    Fantastic place, even exceeded by the really nice staff

    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 714 reviews
  • Kisiwa House
    Breakfast options

    Offering a restaurant, the historical Kisiwa House is located in the heart of historical Stone Town in Zanzibar. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

    staff were extremely helpful and friendly. 10/10

    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 652 reviews

Budget hotels in Zanzibar City

  • Al-Minar Hotel
    Cheap hotel

    Located in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from The Zanzibar Curio shop, Al-Minar Hotel has a terrace and a shared lounge.

    Clean rooms, wifi worked well, staff very helpful, recommended. ​

    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 961 reviews
  • Maru Maru Hotel
    Cheap hotel

    Maru Maru Hotel’s cocktail bar has 360-degree views over Stone Town and the Indian Ocean. The property provides an onsite restaurant and complimentary Wi-Fi .

    Cold aircons, neat and clean rooms, great service.

    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 943 reviews
  • Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
    Cheap hotel

    Set in Zanzibar Region, 7 km from Stone Town, Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort features a year-round outdoor pool and free WiFi is available in the rooms.

    Excellent buffet, beautiful view, and courteous staff.

    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,239 reviews
  • Emerald Palm
    Cheap hotel

    Emerald Palm is situated in Zanzibar City, within less than 1 km of Cinema Afrique and a 2-minute walk of Hamamni Persian Baths.

    Interesting house, with very local architecture, friendly staff, clean rooms.

    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 447 reviews
  • Zanzi House
    Cheap hotel

    Situated in Zanzibar City, 600 metres from Stone Town Beach, Zanzi House features air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a tour desk.

    bien situé, jolie maison traditionnelle avec boiseries

    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 126 reviews
  • Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
    Cheap hotel

    Situated in Zanzibar City, 7.8 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    This is the best I have had so far with booking.com

    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 810 reviews
  • Retro
    Cheap hotel

    Set in Zanzibar City, 500 metres from Stone Town Beach, Retro features views of the city. Featuring a garden, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

    Simple accomodation, everything we needed, nice ambiance

    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 458 reviews
  • 27 Cafe Zanzibar Airport Hotel
    Cheap hotel

    Situated in Zanzibar City, 3.4 km from Food market, Coastal Zanzibar Airport Hotel, formerly MP Airport Hotel, features air-conditioned rooms.

    Location next to airport for an early start. Great Pizzas.

    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 933 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Zanzibar City

  • Zanzibar Palace Hotel
    Central location

    Zanzibar Palace Hotel is located in Stone Town on Zanzibar Island. It offers individually decorated suites with free Wi-Fi.

    it was personable and very well done and maintained

    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 313 reviews
  • Zanzibar Serena Hotel
    Central location

    Located on the sea-front of ancient Stone Town, Zanzibar Serena Inn offers 5-star accommodation with a view of the Indian Ocean. There is an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a café and 2 restaurants.

    Excellent location, super clean and friendly staff

    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 248 reviews
  • Upendo House Hotel Zanzibar
    Central location

    Upendo House Hotel Zanzibar is situated in Stone Town and has a restaurant, a bar and a terrace. Free WiFi is at guests' disposal. All units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle.

    Everything, the staff were amazing and the food is exceptional

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 381 reviews
  • The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
    Central location

    Set in Zanzibar City, 90 metres from Stone Town Beach, The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

    Authentic Zanzibar house renovated with style and attention for detail.

    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 17 reviews
  • Emerson on Hurumzi
    Central location

    Featuring a terrace, restaurant and views of city, Emerson on Hurumzi is located in Zanzibar City, 300 metres from Stone Town Beach.

    Incredible location, amazing property and beautiful roof terrace

    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 215 reviews
  • The Swahili House
    Central location

    The Swahili House is located in the centre of Stone Town amongst the bustling market, shops and restaurants. The refurbished 5-storey Indian Merchant House is built around a courtyard.

    Beautiful property with high ceilings and great facilities.

    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 277 reviews
  • The Seyyida Hotel and Spa
    Central location

    Featuring barbecue facilities, The Seyyida Hotel and Spa is situated in Zanzibar City, 300 metres from The Zanzibar Curio shop.

    everything was perfect including the spa and the breakfast !!

    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 474 reviews
  • Jafferji House
    Central location

    Jafferji House is a boutique hotel situated in the heart of the historical Stone Town. Old Fort and the House of Wonders can both be reached within 200 metres of the property.

    Historic building…. great antique furniture and artwork

    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 312 reviews

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What guests said about Zanzibar City:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Different styles from different times (african, muslim,...

    Different styles from different times (african, muslim, maybe also european). Interesting experience is the market place and the night market for dinner under the stars. Also the hammam is worth to visit (with good gide)!
    A
    Anonymous
    Finland
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    It was lovely and we got to see the history of the slave...

    It was lovely and we got to see the history of the slave trade (albeit sadly as it was a horrendous practice). The beaches are also very beautiful (Jambiani Beach was where we mostly went.) The spice farm tour and markets were lovely as we got all kinds of fresh spices. However, it is very tourist-centric. Payment is in dollars everywhere and people are always trying to sell you something. Feels very commercialised.
    Joy
  • 4.0
    Scored 4.0

    Dirty, smelly, full of approaching ~beach boys, sellers and...

    Dirty, smelly, full of approaching ~beach boys, sellers and beggars. Much more aggressive than up north. Mostly came for a Nakupenda tour. Nice place but be aware that it’s crowded - by lots of tourists and then of course even the aggressive up in your face wanting to touch you sellers there too. The more upscaled beach hotels and restaurants are nice though.
    Maria
    Sweden
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Stonetown is a cute, small city with arab influence.

    Stonetown is a cute, small city with arab influence. It is worth taking the boat to prison island to learn more about the history and see the turtles. 2 days is sufficient. In the evening there is a night market with different food stalls.
    Julia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Lots of shops in Stonetown selling the same.

    Lots of shops in Stonetown selling the same. Plenty of souvenirs to buy. Check Darajani market for good bargains. Don't forget the spice market. Avoid shopping in Darajani street. Not for tourists. Relaxed lunches at the high terraces of the Swahili house and Emerson house. Supper at Lukmaan (reasonable and cheap), Masa Japanese Restaurant (good and reasonably priced), and Krishna Food House (good and reasonably priced).
    Lipaso
    Kenya
  • 4.0
    Scored 4.0

    I’m from Greece so the beaches in Greece are similar and...

    I’m from Greece so the beaches in Greece are similar and even better than the ones in Zanzibar so I was not overly impressed by them like most tourists. What I didn’t like was all the people coming up to you all the time trying to sell you stuff. You tell them to go away and they insist. It’s rude and annoying. Also Stone Town is dirty, there’s rubbish everywhere. We went outside for a walk and there were a lot of people around and they smelled bad. It’s like they don’t shower. Too expensive for what it is, nothing is open after 10pm and hospitality (waiters and bartenders) are terrible as if they have no experience. You wait forever, and they don’t attend to you often enough.
    Lydia

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  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 381 reviews
    The hotel is in a good location for Stone Town. It’s close to the beach and many restaurants, as well as the little shops. It’s one of the more modern and clean hotels in the area. The room was spacious and had AC. The breakfast was pretty good and there was quite a lot to choose from - the avocado on toast was delicious! The staff are friendly and helpful and can give advice on how/where to get your PCR test for your home flight. The roof top bar and pool have good views of the surrounding area.
    Emma
    United Kingdom
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 145 reviews
    Incredible value for money. Generous comfortable room, with a fabulous bed + AC, fan and fridge. Location is perfect for exploring Stone Town. The staff were wonderful, and accommodated a late check out as no one was arriving to stay in our room that day. Highly recommend their sister restaurant Archipelago, delicious food (the King Fish and Prawns were amazing) beautifully located on the beach front to watch the sun set, and romantically lit at night.
    Steph
    United Kingdom
  • From £61.75 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,144 reviews
    The surroundings of the hotel are real magic, the facility is in the middle of Stone Town, the historical heart of Zanzibar City, with sweet narrow streets and the soul of the island. The staff are amazing, always at your service, I needed to print 40 papers for work, they did it without charge, I forgot my jacket in the closet and went on a safari, they kept it for me and handed it to me when I got back. The beds are super comfortable. Bathroom ok.
    Robert
    Croatia
  • From £78.37 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,114 reviews
    Nice hotel right on the beach and next to the port. Great location with everything in easy walking distance from the hotel. Our room was spacious and clean with a huge ornate bathroom. Beds were big and comfortable. TV, Fridge and a Kettle in the room with some tea and coffee provided. Breakfast was ok. The pool was nice with plenty of shaded areas and a great way to cool off after walking around the back streets of Stone Town.
    Mark
    United Kingdom
  • From £92.62 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 684 reviews
    Boutique style hotel close to the beach in Stone Town. Beautiful converted old Court House, lots of original features but the rooms are quite small, especially when you come from a beach resort hotel. The staff were very helpful, we just used it as a base to explore Stone Town for 1 night. Close to The Beach House where we would recommend for drinks and food. Also a nice Tanzanite shop opposite (next to the Park Hyatt).
    Tammy
    United Arab Emirates
  • From £74.02 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,417 reviews
    This was our second time staying at Tembo. The hotel is perfectly located. Right on the beach with two pools and a great continental breakfast. Rooms are a good size and ours came with a balcony. We stayed in the annex building this time which was only a few mins walk from the main building. Staff are lovely and they even made sure we had a take away breakfast the morning we left as we had an early flight.
    Tom
    United Arab Emirates
  • From £99.74 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,899 reviews
    The old palace is wonderful to visit and the rooms are big and very comfortable. We stayed in a nice room with a balcony. The swimming pool is clean and enjoyable, definitely a good advantage of the hotel after a long walk in Stone Town during the day. 10/10 for the position as it's in the city center and all places and restaurants in stone town are reachable by foot.
    A
    Anonymous
    Italy
  • From £88.66 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,654 reviews
    Very beautiful hotel, clean, welcoming, in the city center, beautiful beach view and extra helpful staff. They allowed me to check-in early. They have a good service for tourist traveling later in the day after checking out. They provided me with a place to keep my bags and also a place to shower. Their breakfast was great. I loved the mango juice
    Rachel
    Ghana
  • From £69.82 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 964 reviews
    Wonderful historic house directly in stone town. The employees have been kind and caring. The room (Suite) was spacious and is decorated with historical Charme. The food and drinks are good and at a decent price. We also did the city tour, the spice farm tour as well as some transfers from the hotel. Good service abs customer orientation.
    Eric
    Germany
  • From £63.33 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 131 reviews
    The personnel was very helpful and available. They helped us with everything, suggesting to us restaurants, places to visit in Stone Town and storing our luggage after checkout so we could walk around the city luggage-free until the time we had to travel to Nungwi. To sum up, everything was very very very nice at Rumaisa hotel
    Zoi
    Greece
  • From £78.37 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,114 reviews
    Excellent location. While we only got to stay one night in Stone Town, this hotel was perfectly and conveniently located to be able to explore the area. View from the presidential sweet to the beach was stunning. Special shout out to Hajj for being so incredibly helpful.
    Ahlam
    United Arab Emirates
  • From £69.91 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,475 reviews
    The location of this hotel is perfect! It is a couple minutes from the Forodhani Market and gave us quick access to anything in Stone Town. The rooms were clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very good. Tours were easily booked through the hotel.
    Sarah
    United States
  • From £99.74 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,899 reviews
    - Location: The location of this hotel was central. We could walk almost anywhere in Stone Town. - Hotel Architecture: The hotel has the most beautiful architecture and historical imagery throughout. - Safe & Clean: We felt very safe and comfortable.
    Lara
    South Africa
  • From £22.17 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,042 reviews
    This hotel has a great location. It is close to the beach and all the major sights in stone town. Rooms are comfortable and clean and I looked forward to breakfast everyday. Very nice spanish omelets.
    Davies
    South Africa
  • From £64.12 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 447 reviews
    The hotel was vintage and very beautiful. I liked that it was close by everything in Stone Town. The breakfast was delicious and the owner of the property and the staff are very welcoming and helpful.
    Kemar
    United States
  • From £70.64 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,198 reviews
    Location is great, just right at the Stone Town city centre. They have a nice swimming pool with a bar. Food is really nice and a tours provided are great. Really nice hotel.
    Dzejdi
    Poland
  • From £32.46 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 216 reviews
    Very good location near to stone Town. Cheapest in stone Town with Breakfast.🙂. Others hotels will ask for the taxes upon arrival which is double than we booked.
    Uday
    India
  • From £391.85 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 367 reviews
    beautiful hotel, good location in Stone town. super great staff, especially Fauzzi who do did everything to assist in any way possible
    Alexandra
    United Arab Emirates
  • From £88.66 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,654 reviews
    Nice location on the beach in stone town, close to everything. They also have a nice pool area to use during the hot time of the day.
    elin
    Norway
  • From £153.57 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 340 reviews
    right on the beach and very close to airport. lovely building too.
    Tracy
    United Kingdom

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