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A multi-level indoor space with a central staircase, surrounded by potted plants and a small water feature.
A room with a large wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of buildings and a tower.
A building with a sign indicating it is a guest house named 'Flamingo'.
A room with a wooden table surrounded by chairs, a bookshelf, and a window with a view.

1. Flamingo Guest House

Flamingo Guest House
Stone Town
United Kingdom
Aijaz
₩17,483
₩20,105 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Flamingo Guest House
A room with a bed, a window with curtains, a wooden wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.
A courtyard with a building featuring a red roof and arched walkways.
An outdoor seating area with blue plastic chairs and tables, a covered section with a metal roof, and a view of the street with pedestrians and buildings.
A logo for Rafiki Apartment with a stylized 'R' and a house icon, indicating an apartment complex.

2. Rafiki Apartment Hotel

Rafiki Apartment Hotel
Stone Town
United States
Jeffrey
₩17,709
₩30,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Rafiki Apartment Hotel
A bedroom with a canopy bed, a separate bathroom, and a view of the outside.
A room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a white headboard, a small table with a newspaper, and a patterned throw on the sofa.
A single bed with a canopy, a window with curtains, and a wooden floor.
A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, a reception desk, and a bulletin board.

3. Stone Town House

Stone Town House
Stone Town
Canada
Tara
₩50,354
₩57,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Stone Town House
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area with string lights.
A courtyard with a tree, dense shrubbery, and a white building.
A neatly made bed with pillows, a decorative swan sculpture, and wall art including a painting of a woman on a bicycle and a sunburst mirror.
A poolside bed with white drapes, a clear pool, and greenery.

4. Fukuchani Inn Hotel

Fukuchani Inn Hotel
Fukuchani
United States
Ross
₩42,832
₩59,980 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Fukuchani Inn Hotel
A beach with palm trees, a pool, and lounge chairs.
A neatly made bed with a towel and two bottles of shampoo, a wooden headboard, and two bedside tables with lamps.
A clear view of a tree-lined shoreline with a sailboat in the water.
A cozy outdoor seating area with a bench, potted plants, and string lights.

5. Shiri beach resort

Shiri beach resort
Fumba
₩72,794
₩97,844 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Shiri beach resort
A thatched-roof structure with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.
A room with a large arched window, a bed, and a view of a pool and greenery.
A building with a courtyard, featuring a central pathway, palm trees, and a thatched roof structure.
A room with a bed, another bed, a wooden chair, and a table with a vase of flowers.

6. Sand Bank View Hotel

Sand Bank View Hotel
Kiwengwa
United States
Kassim
₩84,960
₩108,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Sand Bank View Hotel
A beachside building with a thatched roof, a bicycle, and a person sitting near the water.
A balcony with a blue cushioned chair, a tiled floor, and a view of palm trees and buildings.
A coastal residential area with houses featuring blue roofs, a clear view of the ocean, and palm trees.
A bed with a floral-patterned bedspread and a yellow towel with pink flowers.

7. Saba house 24

Saba house 24
Paje
Australia
Ben
₩31,310
₩36,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Saba house 24
A bedroom with a large bed, a smaller bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with a microwave on the counter, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the cityscape.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, a kettle, and a window above the sink.
A wooden entrance with a triangular pediment, a hanging light fixture, and a sign indicating the establishment's name and year.

8. Sultan House

Sultan House
Stone Town
United States
Rick
₩36,708
₩42,214 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Sultan House
A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a view of the ocean, and a balcony.
A coastal landscape with a view of the sea and a wooden fence in the foreground.
A residential building complex with multiple apartment buildings, a paved pathway, and some greenery.
A paved pathway flanked by trees and shrubs, leading towards a sunset.

9. Didas Villa Zanzibar

Didas Villa Zanzibar
Kombeni
₩65,516
₩75,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Didas Villa Zanzibar
A beach with clear turquoise water, boats, and a tree with hanging branches.
A boat's interior with a view of a sunset over water.
Exterior
A room with two wooden beds, white bedding, and a patterned curtain.

10. Kilimani kizi lodge

Kilimani kizi lodge
Kizimkazi
Germany
Claudia
₩22,743
₩26,381 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Kilimani kizi lodge
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Discover cheap things to do in Zanzibar

Zanzibar, with its stunning beaches and rich culture, offers plenty of budget-friendly activities for travelers. Start your adventure at the iconic Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can wander through winding alleys and discover vibrant markets filled with spices and local crafts, all while soaking in the area's unique Swahili architecture. Next, head to the pristine beaches of Nungwi, where you can enjoy sunbathing and swimming without spending a dime—just pack a picnic and relax by the azure waters. For a taste of local cuisine, don’t miss the night market at Forodhani Gardens; here, you can savor affordable street food like grilled seafood skewers and Zanzibar pizza, all while enjoying the lively atmosphere. Additionally, visit the Jozani Forest to spot the rare Red Colobus monkeys; entry is inexpensive and the guided tours are both informative and engaging. For a great place to stay, consider the guesthouses in Stone Town, which offer charming rooms, excellent service, and easy access to all the attractions, making it a perfect base for your adventures while keeping costs in check.

Top Zanzibar Hotel Reviews

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent
"Such an amazing place I loved coming back to a clean hotel room and the food was amazing. Cleanest hotel I’ve ever been to by far ! Beach is amazing and such friendly amazing staff!"
Narina 5-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar