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
Featuring a storage room, the comfortable Zava House Stone Town Hotel Zanzibar lies only 9 minutes' walk from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar. Wi-Fi is available in public areas, so that you can stay connected.
The rooms also include private bathrooms with amenities, such as a separate toilet and a shower. They offer views of the city.
Zava House Stone Town
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
Zava House Stone Town
Featuring a storage room, the comfortable Zava House Stone Town Hotel Zanzibar lies only 9 minutes' walk from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar. Wi-Fi is available in public areas, so that you can stay connected.
The rooms also include private bathrooms with amenities, such as a separate toilet and a shower. They offer views of 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
Featuring air-conditioned rooms, the 4-star Shivo Guest House Zanzibar is located 2.5 km from the Chukwani Beach. There is also private car parking.
This Zanzibar hotel offers 8 rooms with air conditioning, as well as self-catering options such as a mini-fridge-bar. The rooms also feature a private bathroom. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, along with such comforts as a hairdryer and bath sheets.
Shivo Guest House
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Mini-bar
Shivo Guest House
Featuring air-conditioned rooms, the 4-star Shivo Guest House Zanzibar is located 2.5 km from the Chukwani Beach. There is also private car parking.
This Zanzibar hotel offers 8 rooms with air conditioning, as well as self-catering options such as a mini-fridge-bar. The rooms also feature a private bathroom. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, along with such comforts as a hairdryer and bath sheets.
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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
Located 850 metres from the St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, the comfortable Nashu House Stone Town Hotel Zanzibar is only a 6-minute walk from House of Wonders National Museum. Boasting a location just around the corner from the Sultan's Palace, the guest house features 9 rooms as well as luggage storage.
Nashu House Stone Town Hotel offers rooms with a seating area and a dining area featuring an iron and ironing board, and climate control, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are appointed with a writing table, and also feature a mini-fridge-bar, coffee and tea making facilities. Private bathrooms are included in the rooms.
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
Located 850 metres from the St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, the comfortable Nashu House Stone Town Hotel Zanzibar is only a 6-minute walk from House of Wonders National Museum. Boasting a location just around the corner from the Sultan's Palace, the guest house features 9 rooms as well as luggage storage.
Nashu House Stone Town Hotel offers rooms with a seating area and a dining area featuring an iron and ironing board, and climate control, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are appointed with a writing table, and also feature a mini-fridge-bar, coffee and tea making facilities. Private bathrooms are included in the rooms.
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Great deal
Malindi Guest House
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Malindi Guest House Zanzibar sits 10 minutes' walk from the Darajani Market. This hotel serves African dishes prepared in the à la carte restaurant on site.
The rooms overlook the city and feature such comforts as a fan and an air conditioner. There is also a shared bathroom.
Malindi Guest House
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Malindi Guest House
Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Malindi Guest House Zanzibar sits 10 minutes' walk from the Darajani Market. This hotel serves African dishes prepared in the à la carte restaurant on site.
The rooms overlook the city and feature such comforts as a fan and an air conditioner. There is also a shared bathroom.
Shoki Shoki Guest House
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
Offering cars for rent, as well as Wi-Fi in the rooms, the comfortable Shoki Shoki Guest House Zanzibar is just 5 minutes' walk from the Hamamni Persian Baths. The hotel also provides guests with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service.
Many rooms are fitted with private bathrooms providing a separate toilet and a shower.
Shoki Shoki Guest House
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
Shoki Shoki Guest House
Offering cars for rent, as well as Wi-Fi in the rooms, the comfortable Shoki Shoki Guest House Zanzibar is just 5 minutes' walk from the Hamamni Persian Baths. The hotel also provides guests with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service.
Many rooms are fitted with private bathrooms providing 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 lies only 0.6 km from the Darajani Market, and features a barber shop and a storage room. While staying at this Zanzibar guest house, a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service are available for guests to use.
Each allergy-free room has a sitting area and a dining area, and is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For your comfort, you will find here an electric kettle, a fridge, and an oven. The private bathrooms feature a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with comforts such as a dryer and bath sheets.
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 lies only 0.6 km from the Darajani Market, and features a barber shop and a storage room. While staying at this Zanzibar guest house, a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service are available for guests to use.
Each allergy-free room has a sitting area and a dining area, and is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For your comfort, you will find here an electric kettle, a fridge, and an oven. The private bathrooms feature a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with comforts such as a dryer and bath sheets.
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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 just 1.2 km from the Forodhani Park. Featuring a storage room, the guest house is located a stone's throw from the Peace Memorial Museum.
Welcoming guests to a balcony and a terrace, the rooms are furnished with a writing table. Other comforts include an electric kettle, a refrigerator, and kitchenware for self-catering. A walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hairdryers and bath sheets, are provided.
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 just 1.2 km from the Forodhani Park. Featuring a storage room, the guest house is located a stone's throw from the Peace Memorial Museum.
Welcoming guests to a balcony and a terrace, the rooms are furnished with a writing table. Other comforts include an electric kettle, a refrigerator, and kitchenware for self-catering. A walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hairdryers and bath sheets, are provided.
Lofihouse
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Terrace
Located 200 m from House of Wonders National Museum, the comfortable Lofihouse Hotel Zanzibar is approximately a 5-minute walk from the Old Dispensary. The guest house also includes a car park.
The rooms include climate control, along with such modern comforts as free wireless internet. There is a private bathroom in the rooms.
Lofihouse
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Terrace
Lofihouse
Located 200 m from House of Wonders National Museum, the comfortable Lofihouse Hotel Zanzibar is approximately a 5-minute walk from the Old Dispensary. The guest house also includes a car park.
The rooms include climate control, along with such modern comforts as free wireless internet. There is a private bathroom in the rooms.
Bababora House
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
Situated just 250 m from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar, Bababora House Hotel Zanzibar includes 7 rooms with views of the city. The guest house serves halal dishes prepared in the à la carte restaurant on site.
The accommodation offers rooms with a dining area and a mini-kitchen featuring climate control, along with free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bababora House Hotel also provides guests with a refrigerator and kitchenware. Private bathrooms have a separate toilet and a shower.
Bababora House
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
Bababora House
Situated just 250 m from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar, Bababora House Hotel Zanzibar includes 7 rooms with views of the city. The guest house serves halal dishes prepared in the à la carte restaurant on site.
The accommodation offers rooms with a dining area and a mini-kitchen featuring climate control, along with free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bababora House Hotel also provides guests with a refrigerator and kitchenware. Private bathrooms have a separate toilet and a shower.
Malkiya House
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
- Terrace
The comfortable Malkiya House Hotel Zanzibar enjoys a prime location and provides easy access to the Old Dispensary merely 350 metres away. Enhancing the overall experience, this Zanzibar guest house showcases a garden equipped with a terrace.
Malkiya House
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
- Terrace
Malkiya House
The comfortable Malkiya House Hotel Zanzibar enjoys a prime location and provides easy access to the Old Dispensary merely 350 metres away. Enhancing the overall experience, this Zanzibar guest house showcases a garden equipped with a terrace.
Hello Rafiki Stone Town
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
Featuring car rentals, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas, the comfortable Hello Rafiki Guesthouse - Mkunazini Zanzibar is just 10 minutes' walk from the Zanzibar Slave Chambers. The hotel offers 8 rooms with views of the city.
A balcony are featured in the air-conditioned rooms for your convenience.
Hello Rafiki Stone Town
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
Hello Rafiki Stone Town
Featuring car rentals, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas, the comfortable Hello Rafiki Guesthouse - Mkunazini Zanzibar is just 10 minutes' walk from the Zanzibar Slave Chambers. The hotel offers 8 rooms with views of the city.
A balcony are featured in the air-conditioned rooms for your convenience.
Kijichispicelodge
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
The comfortable Kijichispicelodge Zanzibar hotel includes air-conditioned rooms situated within 25 minutes' walk of Kidichi Spice Farms. While staying at this Zanzibar guest house, a safety deposit box and 24-hour security are available for guests to use.
They also come with private bathrooms. The rooms also look out over the city.
Kijichispicelodge
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
Kijichispicelodge
The comfortable Kijichispicelodge Zanzibar hotel includes air-conditioned rooms situated within 25 minutes' walk of Kidichi Spice Farms. While staying at this Zanzibar guest house, a safety deposit box and 24-hour security are available for guests to use.
They also come with private bathrooms. The rooms also look out over the city.
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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
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, the 3-star The House Of Royals Hotel Zanzibar is 4.4 km from the Cheetah's Rock. This comfortable guest house offers a private garden as well as private parking.
Private bathrooms are included in the rooms. The rooms of this Zanzibar hotel offer views of the garden.
The House Of Royals
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
The House Of Royals
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, the 3-star The House Of Royals Hotel Zanzibar is 4.4 km from the Cheetah's Rock. This comfortable guest house offers a private garden as well as private parking.
Private bathrooms are included in the rooms. The rooms of this Zanzibar hotel offer views of the garden.
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Top location
Fahmi Lodge
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
The comfortable Fahmi Lodge Zanzibar hotel provides proximity to the Zanzibar Slave Chambers, which is located only 0.9 km away. There is also parking.
The rooms at this Zanzibar hotel are fitted with air conditioning as well as an electric kettle. They also have private bathrooms.
Fahmi Lodge
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
Fahmi Lodge
The comfortable Fahmi Lodge Zanzibar hotel provides proximity to the Zanzibar Slave Chambers, which is located only 0.9 km away. There is also parking.
The rooms at this Zanzibar hotel are fitted with air conditioning as well as an electric kettle. They also have private bathrooms.
Stone House & Apartment 3
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Located within 600 metres of Cinema Afrique Business Center, Stone House & Apartment 3 Zanzibar hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Christ Church Cathedral.
A sitting area and a dining area are included in the rooms for guests' convenience. Climate control are featured for guests' comfort. A bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower along with such comforts as hair dryers and free toiletries are also featured.
Stone House & Apartment 3
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Stone House & Apartment 3
Located within 600 metres of Cinema Afrique Business Center, Stone House & Apartment 3 Zanzibar hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Christ Church Cathedral.
A sitting area and a dining area are included in the rooms for guests' convenience. Climate control are featured for guests' comfort. A bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower along with such comforts as hair dryers and free toiletries are also featured.
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 (798 Reviews) |
From 30$ | |
| Shivo Guest House |
8.1 / 10 (1138 Reviews) |
From 36$ | |
| Nashu House Stone Town |
7.8 / 10 (253 Reviews) |
From 24$ | |
| Malindi Guest House |
5.9 / 10 (687 Reviews) |
From 10$ | |
| Shoki Shoki Guest House |
7.6 / 10 (567 Reviews) |
From 30$ |
More accommodations in Zanzibar
Frequently Asked Questions
Which guesthouses in Zanzibar feature shared kitchen facilities?
Zava House Stone Town and Zanzibar Spice Nest House both provide shared kitchen amenities for guests. This setup allows for convenient meal prep and social cooking experiences.
Consider booking a room at Zava House early in the day to secure a kitchen-access room, as they fill up quickly.
Which guesthouses in Zanzibar are best for families?
Zanzibar Spice Nest House is family-friendly, with multiple rooming options and activities nearby, such as biking and local tours. Open areas and communal kitchens allow families to bond without feeling cramped.
Book family rooms at Zanzibar Spice Nest House during weekdays to get the best rates and availability.
What guesthouses in Zanzibar are closest to the beach?
The House Of Royals and Zanzibar Vintage House are both located near Stone Town Beach, offering great opportunities for sunbathing and swimming. The beach is just a short walk from these guesthouses.
Visit the beach during sunrise for stunning views and fewer crowds.
Which guesthouses in Zanzibar provide breakfast?
The House Of Royals and Shoki Shoki Guest House both offer breakfast options to start your day. Enjoy a local continental selection.
Plan your breakfast before 8:30 AM to enjoy the widest selection at The House Of Royals.
Are there guesthouses in Zanzibar with pool facilities?
Shoki Shoki Guest House features a small pool, perfect for a refreshing dip after a day of exploring. Enjoy the leisure and relaxation just steps from your room.
Visit the pool area in the early afternoon when it's less crowded.
Which guesthouses in Zanzibar are located near historic districts?
Zava House Stone Town is close to historic sites like St. Joseph's Cathedral and the Old Fort of Zanzibar. It's perfect for those wanting to explore the rich culture.
Join a guided walking tour of Stone Town starting at Zava House in the morning to see major sights and learn about the area's history.
Which guesthouses in Zanzibar offer views of the city?
Zanzibar Vintage House provides balconies with city views, giving guests a lovely perspective of the bustling streets. It's ideal for those who enjoy watching the city's activities.
Request a room on a higher floor for breathtaking sunset views over the city.
What unique cultural activities can I experience in Zanzibar?
Zanzibar offers local cooking classes and guided tours of the spice markets, allowing guests to immerse themselves in rich cultural traditions. These experiences can be found near guesthouses like Zanzibar Spice Nest House.
Join a cooking class in the afternoon to ensure you have time to shop for fresh ingredients at the market before cooking.
How can I get from the airport to my guesthouse in Zanzibar?
Shivo Guest House is just 1 kilometer from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, making it an easy and quick ride. Many guesthouses also offer shuttle services for added convenience.
Book the airport shuttle in advance during busy travel seasons to ensure availability.
What is the best time for visiting Zanzibar?
The best time to visit Zanzibar is during the dry season, from June to October. This period is ideal for beach activities and exploring historical sites.
Plan your visit during the off-peak season to enjoy lower prices and fewer tourists around popular sites.
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