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Serene Abodes

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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

A
Abdul-Latief
From
South Africa
Great location, great atmosphere and great hosts. Alex and Kasim went out of their way to make me feel at home. Would definitely stay again in future.
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 (Near Stone Town)

Situated in Zanzibar City, 300 metres from Stone Town Beach, Stone Town House offers rooms with air conditioning.

M
Michal
From
Czech Republic
If they have a capacity, this one is the first choice for me:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews
Price from
US$51
1 night, 2 adults
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Rafiki Apartment

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews
Price from
US$24.23
1 night, 2 adults
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VUGA Hostel

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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.

P
Pia
From
Austria
Very friendly owners! Very open, helping with directions and generally making sure that you feel comfortable. The beds are very comfortable as well and all of them have curtains, so it's great for a bit of privacy. There are lockers to store valuables as well. It is a very calm place but still so close to the old town which makes it a perfect low-budget place. Would come again for sure!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
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Sanaa Hostel

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Sanaa Hostel is located on the beachfront in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 500 metres from Peace Memorial Museum.

S
SteveCofield
From
United Kingdom
The location was excellent, you could walk anywhere. The staff were lovely. Breakfast was simple but filling. The aircon and WiFi both worked very well. It was handy having an ATM right next door.. the bed was very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
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Bottoms Up

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Bottoms Up is located in Zanzibar City, 200 metres from Stone Town Beach.

K
Kamala
From
New Zealand
Great location and value for money but lots of stairs. Amazing view from the rooftop. Helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 437 reviews
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Lost & Found Zanzibar

Zanzibar City (Near Stone Town)

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

R
Rebecca
From
United Arab Emirates
Great place to stay on a budget. Friendly staff, comfy large beds, decent aircon and fabulous location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 422 reviews
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  • Serene Abodes

    Hostel in Zanzibar City
    Avg. price/night: US$36.30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
    Great location, great atmosphere and great hosts. Alex and Kasim went out of their way to make me feel at home. Would definitely stay again in future.
    Guest review by
    Abdul-Latief
    Solo traveller

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