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Serene Abodes

Zanzibar City

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

F
Federico
From
Spain
The personnel is all in with you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Price from
US$42
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
Simon
From
Germany
Simone, the owner, is really helpful and generally nice. He has lots of advice on Zanzibar and where to get good prices (e.g. Boat to prison island). Also really forthcoming with any issues. The staff is also friendly. The dorm rooms have air conditioning, which was a huge help after I got sunburnt.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 520 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, 120 reviews
Price from
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, 54 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.

Z
Zahra
From
Singapore
Super friendly staff. Breakfast was lovely. Really attentive and accommodating. Highly recommend!
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.

M
Michael
From
Kenya
The view from the roof is truly magical. It's on part with much more expensive places. The rooms and facilities are everything promised. Overall a great value!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews
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Lost & Found Zanzibar

Zanzibar City

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

J
Joana
From
Portugal
Big bed, super comfortable and with a lot of privacy. Amazing location close to everything. Perfect price/quality. AC working and mantain the room in the ideal temperature. Great balcony in the room to enjoy and smoke a cigar. Everything clean!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 425 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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  • Lost & Found Zanzibar

    Hostel in Zanzibar City
    Avg. price/night: US$28.80
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 425 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, 439 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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