The 10 best guest houses in Stone Town, Tanzania

The best guest houses in Stone Town

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Kholle House

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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

Linn

From

Norway

Very nice hotel. I will recommend to my friends. Everything was perfect.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,196 reviews

Price from

US$126

1 night, 2 adults

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Shivo Guest House

Kiembi Samaki (Near Stone Town)

Located within 7.3 km of Peace Memorial Museum and 8 km of St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Shivo Guest House offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kiembi Samaki.

Lavinia

From

Romania

Clean, quiet, we just need it for crashing the night after landing in Zanzibar!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 934 reviews

Price from

US$50

1 night, 2 adults

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Zava House Stone town

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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.

Nolt

From

United States

Our host Shafii was excellent, a joker that made us laugh and at ease. They treated us very .

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 735 reviews

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US$28.35

1 night, 2 adults

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Shoki Shoki Guest House

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Situated in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 700 metres from Peace Memorial Museum, Shoki Shoki Guest House offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

Ingrid

From

Slovenia

Great location, very kind staff, comofortable bed, AC & wifi working well.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6

Good - What previous guests thought, 679 reviews

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US$52.75

1 night, 2 adults

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BABAbora house

Ngambo (Near Stone Town)

Located within 200 metres of Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km of Peace Memorial Museum, BABAbora house offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Ngambo.

Mathias

From

France

It was wonderful being able to spend nights in an authentically traditional building with traditional rooms and furniture. It was an excellent way to explore the traditional architecture and decoration of old Zanzibar. The location is perfect. Just behind the famous praying temple and just 5 minutes to the water shores. The owner is very friendly and always eager to make your stay comfortable. The price is reasonable given the excellent location and the traditional environment. This place is a must!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews

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US$18.49

1 night, 2 adults

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Malkiya House

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Malkiya House is located in Zanzibar City, 500 metres from Peace Memorial Museum, 300 metres from Hamamni Persian Baths, and 700 metres from House of Wonders.

Philipp

From

Germany

There was an old and a younger lady, who were kind and friendly. Location is good.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Price from

US$35

1 night, 2 adults

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Hello Rafiki GuestHouse - Mkunazini

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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.

Samuel

From

Malawi

Everything and the location are not far from the Beach

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5

Passable - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Price from

US$20.30

1 night, 2 adults

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Lofihouse

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Set in Zanzibar City, near Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and Hamamni Persian Baths, Lofihouse has a terrace.

Jacob

From

United Kingdom

The property was very well located and clean. The host was extremely friendly and helpful. Good aircon and fans, and I was able to wash clothes here. In the morning, I found my clothes already hung up by the cleaner which was fantastic. Overall very good value for money.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

Price from

US$27

1 night, 2 adults

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Zanzibar Vintage House

Stone Town

Located 500 metres from Stone Town Beach, Zanzibar Vintage House offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a shared lounge.

Ida

From

United Kingdom

I loved everything that this beautiful house had to offer. Zanzibar Stone Town Culture House was big, spacious, clean and central. Very close to everything including the beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

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Zanzibar Spice Nest House

Stone Town

Located in Stone Town, near Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and Hamamni Persian Baths, Zanzibar Spice Nest House features a shared lounge.

Mikael

From

Sweden

Right in the center of the Stone Town alleys and walking distance to the old fortress, this apartment probably has one of the best locations in the whole town. Hosts was great to communicate with. The apartment is really much bigger than we would have thought from the pictures. Beds are comfy and both ac and ceiling fans works very well.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

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Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Located in Zanzibar City within 200 metres of Stone Town Beach and less than 1 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Waiz designer provides rooms with free WiFi.

KijichiSpiceLodge

Zanzibar City

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0

Passable - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located within 10 km of Peace Memorial Museum and 8.7 km of Cinema Afrique, KijichiSpiceLodge provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City.

From US$42.50 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

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.

From US$115 per night