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Serene Abodes

Zanzibar City

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

C
CHUNG
From
Australia
Location close to Ferry terminal was convenient, within walking distance to sites in Stone Town. Cooked breakfast was good. Spacious comfortable room. Kasim was an excellent host, very friendly and gave excellent advice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
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US$18.70
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.

s
saloni
From
India
Loved the property, beds were super comfortable, rooms clean! Sulaiman was especially helpful and cheery as host!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 515 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, 119 reviews
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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.

m
mariam
From
Egypt
So friendly stuff and excellent location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 51 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.

A
Adrian
From
Germany
Second time here. Very good breakfast.
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.

H
Hideki
From
Japan
Great location for visit to center of the city and ferry port.and view from the top is awesome!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews
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Lost & Found Zanzibar

Zanzibar City

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

l
luize
From
Brazil
staff very nice and the best local for solo traveler. in the Main Street of the city.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 436 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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  • zLife Stone Town

    Hostel in Zanzibar City
    Avg. price/night: US$34
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 901 reviews
    It’s very traditional, great location, it’s cheap, great vibe, staff is nice
    Guest review by
    Kristina
    People with friends

  • Lost & Found Zanzibar

    Hostel in Zanzibar City
    Avg. price/night: US$30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 434 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, 450 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

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