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

1. Flamingo Guest House

Flamingo Guest House
Stone Town
Germany
Lynn
₩17,481
₩20,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Flamingo Guest House
A room with a bed, a window with curtains, a wooden wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.
A room with a wooden door, a blue plastic chair, and a table with a colorful cloth.
A logo for Rafiki Apartment with a stylized 'R' and a house icon, indicating an apartment complex.
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.

2. Rafiki Apartment Hotel

Rafiki Apartment Hotel
Stone Town
United States
Jeffrey
₩17,623
₩30,774 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Rafiki Apartment Hotel
A bedroom with a large bed, a smaller bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, a kettle, and a window above the sink.
A small kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and a table with chairs.
A wooden entrance with a triangular pediment, a hanging light fixture, and a sign indicating the establishment's name and year.

3. Sultan House

Sultan House
Stone Town
United States
Rick
₩36,706
₩42,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Sultan House
A courtyard with a mosaic floor, a blue bench, a hanging plant, and a wooden pergola.
A bathroom with patterned walls, a toilet, a sink, a shower, and a ceiling-mounted fan.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with a view, a door, and a green shelf.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a kettle, and a small sink.

4. Mama's House

Mama's House
Zanzibar Town
United Kingdom
Salaam
₩27,273
₩31,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Mama's House
A man in a white robe standing in a narrow stairwell with a large mural of a building on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a mural of a street scene, a wooden door, and a small desk with a lamp.
A hallway with white walls, a tiled floor, and artwork on the walls. There are potted plants along the sides.
A man standing on a balcony with a building in the background.

5. Bellimena Stone Town

Bellimena Stone Town
Stone Town
₩19,300
₩22,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Bellimena Stone Town
A bedroom with a canopy bed, a separate bathroom, and a view of the outside.
A room with wooden beams on the ceiling, a hanging light fixture, a reception sign, framed pictures, and a mirror.
A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, a reception desk, and a bulletin board.
A single bed with a canopy, a window with curtains, and a wooden floor.

6. Stone Town House

Stone Town House
Stone Town
Canada
Tara
₩50,351
₩57,904 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Stone Town House
A person in a red shirt sitting at a desk with a laptop, a blue notebook, and a pen.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, a teal curtain, and a ceiling fan.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a hairdryer, and a soap dispenser.
A pair of orange flip-flops on a patterned doormat.

7. Breflection Spa and Hostel

Breflection Spa and Hostel
Stone Town
₩55,064
₩63,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Breflection Spa and Hostel
A room with a four-poster bed, a chair, a window with a view of greenery, and a shelf with a book.
Living area
A narrow street with white buildings, a tree with green leaves, and a clear blue sky.
A wooden staircase with a metal railing, white walls, and woven wall hangings.

8. Seafarers Loft

Seafarers Loft
Stone Town
Belgium
Stéphane
₩99,126
₩113,995 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Seafarers Loft
A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a view of the ocean, and a balcony.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.
A coastal landscape with a view of the sea and a wooden fence in the foreground.
A paved pathway flanked by trees and shrubs, leading towards a sunset.

9. Didas Villa Zanzibar

Didas Villa Zanzibar
Kombeni
₩57,189
₩66,339 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Didas Villa Zanzibar
A beach with palm trees, a pool, and lounge chairs.
A kitchen with checkered walls, a refrigerator, a sink, a stove, and a fire extinguisher.
A clear view of a tree-lined shoreline with a sailboat in the water.
A neatly made bed with a towel and two bottles of shampoo, a wooden headboard, and two bedside tables with lamps.

10. Shiri beach resort

Shiri beach resort
Fumba
₩72,790
₩97,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Shiri beach resort
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Top Zanzibar Town Hotel Reviews

Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good
"Les déjeuners sont ordinaires pour le prix cependant le souper super et les happy hours aussi"
Maude 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Maru Maru Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Zanzibar Town like for travelers on a budget?
Zanzibar Town has cheap accommodation options and a variety of places to visit, making it a great getaway spot for budget travelers. You can find ways to save money while getting to know this destination, which is home to attractions like Slave Market, Old Fort, and Forodhani Gardens.
What's the best budget-friendly accommodation in Zanzibar Town?
Based on our traveler reviews, Stone Town House is a top choice for a less expensive stay. Other options to stay on the cheap include Bellimena Stone Town and Breflection Spa and Hostel.
How many budget hotels will I find in Zanzibar Town?
Expedia has 11 hotels in Zanzibar Town that are ideal if you are watching your pennies.
When is the best time for a budget trip to Zanzibar Town?
Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Zanzibar Town, and keep in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually March and February with an average temp of 82°F, while the coldest months are August and July with an average of 77°F. The rainiest months in Zanzibar Town are April, May, March, and November, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Zanzibar Town?
Zanzibar Town attracts visitors with its major shopping area and fantastic dining options, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then fill your itinerary with sights that are easy on the wallet. Explore and snap photos of landmarks like Slave Market and Old Fort, or hunt for bargains with some shopping at Michenzani Mall.
How can I get to Zanzibar Town and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Zanzibar Town can help keep you on budget. The nearest airport is 4 mi (6.4 km) away from the center in Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ). Zanzibar Town may not have many public transit choices so renting a car could be an economical alternative to see the area.