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The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Hotel in Zanzibar City

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.

H
Hugo
From
Portugal
Very clean and confortable. Great staff, great breakfast. Couldn't have asked for better.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews
Price from
US$375.90
1 night, 2 adults

Emerson Spice

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Located in Zanzibar City and with Stone Town Beach reachable within 300 metres, Emerson Spice provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

R
RACHAEL
From
United Kingdom
What an absolute gorgeous gem of a hotel in Stone Town. Truly authentic building and decor and incredible bedrooms. I stayed in the ‘Kate’ room which was utterly delightful. Beautiful private terrace overlooking the town, enormous bedroom (beautifully decorated) and an open-air bathtub adjoining. Super private. Gorgeous to wake up in the morning and open the doors and feel the breeze filter through. Beautiful bed linen and towels (woven locally) and handmade soaps. If you are into aesthetics, then this is the place for you. I can’t say enough to rate the hotel. All the staff were absolutely delightful and super attentive (as a single female traveller it was very much appreciated). The Manager was extremely kind and friendly. Also organised a fantastic private tour of the town for me which was brilliant. The rooftop restaurant is to die for. The best, authentic and freshest of food I have ever eaten.The taster plate experience with sunset and cocktails was dreamy. Amazing views and ambiance. Didn’t want it to end! The Secret Garden restaurant is also absolutely worth a visit. I attended on a Friday evening when there was live music being performed. Truly magical. Again, the food was just amazing and the staff all super kind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$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.

M
MELISA
From
Tanzania
Excellent experience — Amine and Anwar hosted us best. Hospitality at its best
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
US$1,050
1 night, 2 adults

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Situated within 100 metres of Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City.

H
Hannah
From
Hong Kong
Fantastic place to stay in Stone Town. Great breakfast, comfy beds and staff that go above and beyond. Our luggage didn’t arrive and the team helped us so much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,345 reviews
Price from
US$77.22
1 night, 2 adults

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Zanzibar City

Situated in Zanzibar City, 6.4 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport Hotel & Spa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and...

E
Eldinah
From
South Africa
Staff were friendly, right from the shuttle driver to housekeeping. They gave recommendations on recreational activities and facilitated them kindly. It was a brief stay but a wonderful one. The room was large and clean with a comfortable bed. The pool area was gorgeous and lush for an airport hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,048 reviews
Price from
US$196
1 night, 2 adults

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.

L
Liba
From
Czech Republic
This is a very nice hotel! I felt like in a palace in 19th century. The interior is fantastic. The personal was absolutely amazing - whatever we wanted/needed they tried their best to meet our needs. I liked the breakfast, there were so many varieties. I almost forgot about the amazing views from rooftop. Thank you for all!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,936 reviews
Price from
US$74.06
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
Alice
From
Italy
Tembo House has a very good location, near the seaside and very close to the Freddie Mercury museum! It has a private access to the beach with confortable seats. We really enjoyed the food at the restaurant: amazing! Also, the staff organized for us some very nice tours. We really loved our relaxing staying at this hotel!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,543 reviews
Price from
US$122.55
1 night, 2 adults

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.

ש
שלה
From
Georgia
Charming small hotel, where you can relax and feel at home from the first moment. The team of the hotel is so kind and welcoming. Breakfast is lovely too. The rooms has everything you need and they are decorated beautifully.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,808 reviews
Price from
US$31.97
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 en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.

S
Stefanie
From
Germany
Excellent hotel, best for exploring stone town and doing excursions and other activities. Breakfast was amazing. We can’t complaint about anything. We enjoyed our stay. Beautiful rooms and swimming pool. Friendly and welcoming staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,040 reviews
Price from
US$86.49
1 night, 2 adults

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.

C
Christine Reeves
From
Zimbabwe
A Great Location right in the midst of Stone Town. The hotel is beautiful and depicts the history of Stone Town. Would recommend this place any day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,948 reviews
Price from
US$103.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Zanzibar City

Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 860 reviews
From US$95 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,948 reviews
From US$112.50 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,345 reviews
From US$119.95 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
From US$145.80 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 960 reviews
From US$125.35 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews
From US$139.50 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews
From US$364 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,936 reviews
From US$95 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
From US$45 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 479 reviews
From US$114 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Budget hotels in Zanzibar City and nearby

Stay In Zanzibar On A Budget is located in Zanzibar City, 2.8 km from Stone Town Beach, 2.7 km from Peace Memorial Museum, and 2.6 km from Hamamni Persian Baths.

From US$100 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews

Situated within 1.5 km of House of Wonders and 1.4 km of Old Fort of Zanzibar, Safari Lodge features rooms in Zanzibar City.

From US$66.50 per night

Located in Zanzibar City, Greenlight Luxury Villas provides accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$100 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Michenzani Flat is located in Zanzibar City.

From US$59.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Set in Ngambo, 1.2 km from Stone Town Beach, Island Paradise Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

From US$76.92 per night

Set in Zanzibar City in the Zanzibar region, with Stone Town Beach and Peace Memorial Museum nearby, Maisara Apartment 2 offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

Located in Zanzibar City, 3.9 km from Peace Memorial Museum, New Amaan Hotel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
Passable - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

Situated in Stone Town, 1.6 km from Stone Town Beach, Maisara Deluxe Zanzibar features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$86.78 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Zanzibar City

Boasting garden views, Michenzani Bliss features accommodation with a terrace, around 1.6 km from Stone Town Beach. Guests can benefit from a balcony and a picnic area.

From US$143 per night

Set in Zanzibar City, 1.6 km from Stone Town Beach and 1.1 km from Peace Memorial Museum, Abnaa Apartment offers a shared lounge and air conditioning.

From US$145.50 per night

Situated within 1.6 km of Stone Town Beach and 1.1 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Lovers Private villa in Mbweni features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City.

From US$297.50 per night
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$80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Offering city views, Home 5-min to stone town is an accommodation located in Zanzibar City, 1.8 km from Peace Memorial Museum and 700 metres from Cinema Afrique.

From US$50 per night

Situated less than 1 km from Stone Town Beach, Fahmi lodge in Zanzibar City features rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi.

From US$45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 211 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 US$70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Situated in Zanzibar City, 800 metres from Stone Town Beach, Khalifa Apartment features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

From US$70 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Zanzibar City and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews

Set within 500 metres of Stone Town Beach and 1.3 km of Peace Memorial Museum, The Island Stone Town hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Stone Town.

From US$50 per night

Situated in Zanzibar City, 500 metres from Stone Town Beach, Darajani Apartment features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

From US$55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews

Asmini Palace Hotel is located in Stone Town, just a 10 minutes’ drive from the Zanzibar Airport.

From US$110 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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$74.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,810 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 357 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Located in Zanzibar City, 800 metres from Stone Town Beach, Hello Rafiki GuestHouse - Mkunazini provides accommodation with a terrace, free WiFi, free shuttle service, and a shared kitchen.

From US$20.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 653 reviews

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.

From US$124 per night

FAQs about hotels in Zanzibar City

What guests said about Zanzibar City:

8.0

Enjoyed the overall 'happy' atmosphere that is all around at...

Enjoyed the overall 'happy' atmosphere that is all around at Stone Town, you feel perfectly safe, everybody is friendly, nobody is harassing you. Typically enjoyed walking through the narrow streets of Stone Town, sniffing up all kinds of scents.
Guest review by
Pieter
United Arab Emirates
10

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

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

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From US$230 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,048 reviews
We stayed at the hotel after our flight from France as we felt it was useless to drive one hour to our holiday destination late in the evening. The hotel is located two minutes drive away from the airport. Staff was very welcoming and pleasant, room comfortable with a very nice bed, great bathroom with italien walk in shower, nice terrasse and pool area. A great hotel for a night after or before your flight or if you want a modern hotel in Zanzibar city with easy access to Stone town. Very good value for money.
Guest review by
Katherine
France
From US$485 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 305 reviews
The location is amazing, right on the beach, so great for people-watching. The hotel is big, but not too big so it feels very cozy! The staff were incredibly nice, everyone from the concierge to the room service, to the guards, to the waiters - everyone! The pool is lovely, but my absolute favorite was the 200-year-old mango tree. If you don't stay here, at least come for drinks and a look at this beautiful tree!
Guest review by
Fríða
Iceland
From US$202.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews
We stayed here for 2 nights before moving on to beach areas of Zanzibar. For location in Stone Town, you can ask for much more. Perfect. The hotel itself was great & the staff wonderful. The breakfast at this place is insane! This was part of our honeymoon & they made it that bit extra special. Thankyou
Guest review by
Liam
United Kingdom
From US$180 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,543 reviews
The hotel is located right on the beach with incredible views of the ocean. The staff are really helpful and polite and there’s a wide variety of choices at breakfast. The rooms are comfortable and there are a few swimming pools to refresh yourself in.
Guest review by
Tessy
United Kingdom
From US$95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,936 reviews
Absolutely stunning hotel on the beach front ❤️staff was great, food was exceptional
Guest review by
Pheliswa
Tanzania
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