Top Guest Houses Zanzibar
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Best-rated
Zava House Stone Town
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
Situated only 0.7 km from the comfortable 3-star Zava House Stone Town Hotel Zanzibar, guests can visit Old Dispensary Medical Center. Wi-Fi is available in public areas, so that you can stay connected.
Private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower are provided for guests' comfort. All rooms open onto the city.
Zava House Stone Town
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
Zava House Stone Town
Situated only 0.7 km from the comfortable 3-star Zava House Stone Town Hotel Zanzibar, guests can visit Old Dispensary Medical Center. Wi-Fi is available in public areas, so that you can stay connected.
Private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower are provided for guests' comfort. All rooms open onto the city.
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Popular choice
Shivo Guest House
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Mini-bar
The 4-star Shivo Guest House Zanzibar includes 8 rooms and is about 7 km from Old Slave Market.
Shivo Guest House
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Mini-bar
Shivo Guest House
The 4-star Shivo Guest House Zanzibar includes 8 rooms and is about 7 km from Old Slave Market.
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Beach access
Nashu House Stone Town
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
The comfortable Nashu House Stone Town Hotel Zanzibar offers quick access to Sultan's Palace, situated approximately a 5-minute walk away. The guest house features safety facilities including 24-hour security.
The 9 rooms at the hotel are equipped with comforts such as ironing equipment and air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms are equipped with family bathrooms.
Nashu House Stone Town
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
Nashu House Stone Town
The comfortable Nashu House Stone Town Hotel Zanzibar offers quick access to Sultan's Palace, situated approximately a 5-minute walk away. The guest house features safety facilities including 24-hour security.
The 9 rooms at the hotel are equipped with comforts such as ironing equipment and air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms are equipped with family bathrooms.
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Great deal
Malindi Guest House
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Located 0.8 km from Darajani Market, Malindi Guest House Zanzibar includes 16 rooms. Wi-Fi is offered in public areas at this guest house.
The rooms include views of the garden.
Malindi Guest House
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Malindi Guest House
Located 0.8 km from Darajani Market, Malindi Guest House Zanzibar includes 16 rooms. Wi-Fi is offered in public areas at this guest house.
The rooms include views of the garden.
Shoki Shoki Guest House
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
Guests of the comfortable Shoki Shoki Guest House Zanzibar can easily reach Hurumzi Street, located nearly 5 minutes' walk away. There is Wi-Fi in the rooms, provided all the time.
The rooms also comprise private bathroom s with a separate toilet and a shower.
Shoki Shoki Guest House
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
Shoki Shoki Guest House
Guests of the comfortable Shoki Shoki Guest House Zanzibar can easily reach Hurumzi Street, located nearly 5 minutes' walk away. There is Wi-Fi in the rooms, provided all the time.
The rooms also comprise private bathroom s with a separate toilet and a shower.
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Beach access
Zanzibar Spice Nest House
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
The comfortable 3-star Zanzibar Spice Nest House Hotel offers quick access to Hamamni Persian Baths, which is only a 5-minute walk away. This Zanzibar guest house features 4 rooms and comforts such as luggage storage and a barber shop.
The allergy-free rooms are appointed with soundproof windows, and such modern facilities as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi. The rooms come with a private bathroom. Nice touches include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with a hairdryer and dryers.
Zanzibar Spice Nest House
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
Zanzibar Spice Nest House
The comfortable 3-star Zanzibar Spice Nest House Hotel offers quick access to Hamamni Persian Baths, which is only a 5-minute walk away. This Zanzibar guest house features 4 rooms and comforts such as luggage storage and a barber shop.
The allergy-free rooms are appointed with soundproof windows, and such modern facilities as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi. The rooms come with a private bathroom. Nice touches include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with a hairdryer and dryers.
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Beach access
Zanzibar Vintage House
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Overlooking the city, the 3-star Zanzibar Vintage House Hotel is 1.1 km from Vikokotoni. Featuring luggage storage, this comfortable guest house is located a stone's throw from The Peace Memorial Museum.
The rooms comprise a patio and a terrace complete with air conditioning and a washing machine, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathrooms come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.
Zanzibar Vintage House
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Zanzibar Vintage House
Overlooking the city, the 3-star Zanzibar Vintage House Hotel is 1.1 km from Vikokotoni. Featuring luggage storage, this comfortable guest house is located a stone's throw from The Peace Memorial Museum.
The rooms comprise a patio and a terrace complete with air conditioning and a washing machine, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathrooms come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.
Lofihouse
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Terrace
The comfortable Lofihouse Hotel Zanzibar offers a terrace, located only 11 minutes' walk from Vikokotoni.
Lofihouse
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Terrace
Lofihouse
The comfortable Lofihouse Hotel Zanzibar offers a terrace, located only 11 minutes' walk from Vikokotoni.
Bababora House
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
The comfortable Bababora House Hotel Zanzibar offers easy access to Kiponda, which is situated around 5 minutes' walk away. Boasting a location a mere 250 metres from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar, this guest house features 7 rooms as well as a restaurant.
The property offers rooms with a sitting area and a dining area complete with air conditioning. Guestrooms also include a fridge and kitchenware. They have private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. Guests can take advantage of views of the city.
Bababora House
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
Bababora House
The comfortable Bababora House Hotel Zanzibar offers easy access to Kiponda, which is situated around 5 minutes' walk away. Boasting a location a mere 250 metres from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar, this guest house features 7 rooms as well as a restaurant.
The property offers rooms with a sitting area and a dining area complete with air conditioning. Guestrooms also include a fridge and kitchenware. They have private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. Guests can take advantage of views of the city.
Malkiya House
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
- Terrace
The comfortable Malkiya House Hotel Zanzibar offers proximity to Darajani Market, situated only 0.7 km away. This Zanzibar guest house also provides guests with 24-hour security.
Malkiya House
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
- Terrace
Malkiya House
The comfortable Malkiya House Hotel Zanzibar offers proximity to Darajani Market, situated only 0.7 km away. This Zanzibar guest house also provides guests with 24-hour security.
Hello Rafiki Stone Town
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
Located around 400 metres from Mercury House, the comfortable Hello Rafiki Stone Town Hotel Zanzibar is just around the corner from Sultan's Palace. Featuring 8 rooms with views of the city, the guest house is within a 5-minute drive of The Peace Memorial Museum.
The air-conditioned air-conditioned rooms feature a balcony for guests' utmost comfort.
Hello Rafiki Stone Town
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
Hello Rafiki Stone Town
Located around 400 metres from Mercury House, the comfortable Hello Rafiki Stone Town Hotel Zanzibar is just around the corner from Sultan's Palace. Featuring 8 rooms with views of the city, the guest house is within a 5-minute drive of The Peace Memorial Museum.
The air-conditioned air-conditioned rooms feature a balcony for guests' utmost comfort.
Kijichispicelodge
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
Located 3.6 km from the demonstration Tangawizi Spice Farm, the comfortable Kijichispicelodge Zanzibar hotel offers air-conditioned rooms approximately a 10-minute ride from Cheetah's Rock. This Zanzibar guest house features safety facilities including a safety deposit box and 24-hour security.
Private bathrooms are included in the rooms. The air-conditioned rooms with a view of the city are also available.
Kijichispicelodge
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
Kijichispicelodge
Located 3.6 km from the demonstration Tangawizi Spice Farm, the comfortable Kijichispicelodge Zanzibar hotel offers air-conditioned rooms approximately a 10-minute ride from Cheetah's Rock. This Zanzibar guest house features safety facilities including a safety deposit box and 24-hour security.
Private bathrooms are included in the rooms. The air-conditioned rooms with a view of the city are also available.
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Beach access
The House Of Royals
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Located a mere 8 minutes' walk from Fuji Beach, the comfortable The House Of Royals Hotel Zanzibar includes 4 rooms with views of the garden. This 3-star hotel features a sunbathing terrace and a picnic area as well as Wi-Fi in the rooms.
The rooms have private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. They also include an electric kettle and a fridge.
The House Of Royals
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
The House Of Royals
Located a mere 8 minutes' walk from Fuji Beach, the comfortable The House Of Royals Hotel Zanzibar includes 4 rooms with views of the garden. This 3-star hotel features a sunbathing terrace and a picnic area as well as Wi-Fi in the rooms.
The rooms have private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. They also include an electric kettle and a fridge.
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Top location
Fahmi Lodge
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
The comfortable Fahmi Lodge Zanzibar hotel offers access to the Forodhani Park, which is located only 14 minutes' stroll away.
There is a separate toilet and a shower in private bathrooms.
Fahmi Lodge
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
Fahmi Lodge
The comfortable Fahmi Lodge Zanzibar hotel offers access to the Forodhani Park, which is located only 14 minutes' stroll away.
There is a separate toilet and a shower in private bathrooms.
Stone House & Apartment 3
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Located 14 minutes' walk from the Peace Memorial Museum, Stone House & Apartment 3 Zanzibar hotel offers access to tourist attractions throughout Zanzibar.
The hotel offers rooms with a seating area and a dining area complete with climate control. They feature bathrooms with a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower as well as towels and bathrobes.
Stone House & Apartment 3
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Stone House & Apartment 3
Located 14 minutes' walk from the Peace Memorial Museum, Stone House & Apartment 3 Zanzibar hotel offers access to tourist attractions throughout Zanzibar.
The hotel offers rooms with a seating area and a dining area complete with climate control. They feature bathrooms with a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower as well as towels and bathrobes.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Guest Houses in Zanzibar, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Zava House Stone Town |
8.1 / 10 (792 Reviews) |
From 30$ | |
| Shivo Guest House |
8.1 / 10 (1142 Reviews) |
From 36$ | |
| Nashu House Stone Town |
7.9 / 10 (255 Reviews) |
From 24$ | |
| Malindi Guest House |
5.9 / 10 (685 Reviews) |
From 10$ | |
| Shoki Shoki Guest House |
7.6 / 10 (563 Reviews) |
From 30$ |
More accommodations in Zanzibar
Frequently Asked Questions
Which guest houses in Zanzibar provide easy access to the beach?
The House of Royals and Zanzibar Vintage House are both near Stone Town Beach, making it easy to enjoy sun and sand. You can walk to the beach in just minutes from either property.
Plan your beach visit during the morning before 10am to enjoy cooler temperatures and fewer crowds.
Which guest houses near historic sites in Stone Town should I stay at?
Zava House and Zanzibar Spice Nest House are excellent choices for exploring historic attractions like the Old Fort and House of Wonders. They're situated in close proximity to these cultural landmarks.
Visit the House of Wonders early in the morning or late in the afternoon for quieter access and better photo opportunities.
Which guest houses in Zanzibar are best for cultural experiences?
Shoki Shoki Guest House and Zanzibar Spice Nest House each offer unique insights into local traditions, making them great for cultural immersion. Both host local tours and workshops.
Check with your guest house for scheduled activities like cooking classes or guided tours, often available on weekends.
Which guest houses offer convenient airport access?
Shivo Guest House and Bababora House are just a short drive away from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, providing easy commutes. They often provide shuttle services for guests.
Arrive at the airport by 5pm to avoid heavy traffic and ensure a quick ride to your accommodation.
Which Zanzibar guest houses offer family-friendly amenities?
Zanzibar Spice Nest House features family rooms and shared kitchen facilities. The House of Royals has space for families, ensuring comfortable stays.
Consider purchasing groceries at local markets in Stone Town to save on meal costs during your family stay.
Which guest houses offer breakfast included in the stay?
The House of Royals serves a daily continental breakfast along with unique local dishes. Shoki Shoki Guest House typically provides breakfast as part of a stay, featuring local staples.
Try to book accommodation that offers breakfast on-site to start your day without the hassle of finding places to eat early on.
Which guest houses in Zanzibar have great views?
Zanzibar Vintage House features balconies with views of the city, perfect for early morning coffee. The House of Royals offers scenic garden views that enhance your stay.
For the best views, request a room on an upper floor when you check in for a more expansive outlook.
What unique cultural activities can I experience in Zanzibar?
Visitors can enjoy spice tours, which offer insights into the island's famous spice trade, or visit the Forodhani Gardens night market for local street food. These activities provide a true taste of Zanzibar's rich heritage.
Book your spice tour well in advance to secure your preferred time slot and ensure a knowledgeable guide.
What is the best time of year to visit Zanzibar for warm weather?
The ideal time to visit is from June to October when it's dry and breezy. However, visiting during the shoulder months, such as May or November, may offer fewer crowds and better deals.
Consider visiting at the beginning of November for pleasant weather, as many hotels offer discounts in the low season.
How can I stay safe while exploring Zanzibar?
Stay aware of your surroundings, especially in crowded areas like markets and avoid displaying valuables. Staying in well-reviewed guest houses close to busy areas, like Stone Town, enhances safety by ensuring access to help if needed.
Travel with a small group when exploring unknown areas, especially after dark; it makes you less of a target.