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The 10 Best Holiday Rentals in Zanzibar City, Tanzania

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Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, garden and views of garden, BARIDI VILLA is located in Zanzibar City, 70 metres from Kiwengwa Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and currency exchange for guests.

Very good location. House is clean and with worm water. House is cozy and quiet. Every apartment has a separate entrance and a private terrace. Breakfast is served in front of the house on the terrace. Everyone has their own privacy. . The staff is very polite and smiling.

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9
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
NOK 651
per night

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour front desk, Tembo B&B Apartments is attractively situated in Zanzibar City, 600 metres from The Zanzibar Curio shop and 1.1 km from Peace Memorial Museum. It is situated 200 metres from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

Beautiful old-fashioned apartments in Central Stonetown. The buffet buffet at the seafront restaurant is excellent, and there is also a large pool for guests.

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8.3
Very good
1,430 reviews
Price from
NOK 885
per night

Set just 100 metres from Stone Town Beach, Freddie Mercury Apartments offers accommodation in Zanzibar City with access to a private beach area, a rooftop pool, as well as a 24-hour front desk. The air-conditioned accommodation is less than 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Staying in Freddie Mercury’s childhood home was special. It is a really beautiful apartment and on top of that you get use of the facilities at the hotel. I only had one night but it will definitely stay in the memory bank!!!

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8.4
Very good
102 reviews
Price from
NOK 1,900
per night

Set within 13 km of Peace Memorial Museum and 12 km of Cinema Afrique in Zanzibar City, Jabar Lodge features accommodation with seating area. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and luggage storage for guests.

Bungalows were really nice and cosy. The terrace in front of each bungalows was wonderful with a view to sea and sunset. The stuff were very friendly and helpful. The cuisine was delicious. The location is perfect to search Stone Town and near surrounding (e.g. Prison Island, Cheetah's Rock). We enjoyed our stay.

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8.7
Fabulous
169 reviews
Price from
NOK 1,028
per night

Situated within 10 km of Peace Memorial Museum and 8.9 km of Cinema Afrique in Zanzibar City, The House of Royals provides accommodation with seating area. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The guest house offers garden views, a sun terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

It's an amazing house, that has been wonderfully restored and maintained. The garden, in particular, is spectacular. Szilvia has done a brilliant job and is a fantastic host. Highly recommended

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8.9
Fabulous
21 reviews
Price from
NOK 1,292
per night

Featuring a patio with city views, a terrace and a bar, David Livingstone's Home can be found in Zanzibar City, close to Stone Town Beach and 1 km from Peace Memorial Museum. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. Old Dispensary is 700 metres away and Cinema Afrique is less than 1 km from the apartment.

The room size was very generous, .the modern renovations

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8.7
Fabulous
32 reviews
Price from
NOK 1,055
per night

Featuring accommodation with a balcony, Michenzani Flat is located 1.1km from Zanzibar city. The air-conditioned accommodation is 39 km from Kiwengwa.

This apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, washing machine and 2 bathrooms with a shower.

- Good location - Very kind host - Great support - Spacious - Nice kitchen

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8
Very good
12 reviews
Price from
NOK 735
per night

Balcony House is offering accommodation in Stone Town in Zanzibar City. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers.

Balcony House has 11 bedrooms. Each room is equipped with mosquito net and ceiling fan. Some rooms have private en-suite bathrooms, while others have access to shared bathrooms. Air-conditioning is available in most room. Some rooms have view to the ocean, others to the street. All rooms have access to a shared balcony, terrace, living room, kitchen, dining room and bathrooms. Free WiFi is available.

The location, the space, the reception, the service, the views

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7.9
Good
1,013 reviews
Price from
NOK 174
per night

Offering city views, Zava House Stone town is an accommodation set in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 700 metres from Peace Memorial Museum. All rooms feature a kitchen and a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Calm area with no traffic, well ventilated and cool room which in Zanzibar is a major selling point. You will sleep beautiful nights

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7.8
Good
457 reviews
Price from
NOK 198
per night

Featuring city views and a terrace, Kelele Square offers accommodation ideally set in Zanzibar City, within a short distance of Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. It is situated 500 metres from Old Fort of Zanzibar and provides luggage storage space. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, full-day security and free WiFi.

The host is so kind and welcoming, room very clean with air conditioner and cool bathroom/shower. very big and comfy bed. And very cheap of course! Definitely the place to be in Stone Town. A+!

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6.8
Review score
388 reviews
Price from
NOK 214
per night

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  • BARIDI VILLA
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 132 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, garden and views of garden, BARIDI VILLA is located in Zanzibar City, 70 metres from Kiwengwa Beach.

    clean, friendly staff, nice pool, nearby the beach.

  • Tembo B&B Apartments
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,430 reviews

    Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour front desk, Tembo B&B Apartments is attractively situated in Zanzibar City, 600 metres from The Zanzibar Curio shop and 1.1 km from Peace Memorial...

    Excellent location; great views, Reasonably priced food

  • Kelele Square
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 391 reviews

    Featuring city views and a terrace, Kelele Square offers accommodation ideally set in Zanzibar City, within a short distance of Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and St Joseph's Roman Catholic...

    I liked the wall arts along the stares and hall way

  • Smiles Stone Town Hotel
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 154 reviews

    Situated in Zanzibar City, in a historic building, 200 metres from Stone Town Beach, Smiles Stone Town Hotel is a bed and breakfast with a terrace and shared lounge.

    The room was clean but very tiny and the bathroom to.

  • Malindi Guest House
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 720 reviews

    Malindi Guest House is located in Zanzibar City, 210 metres from the harbour and 450 metres from the ferry terminal. It has a 24-hour front desk, restaurant and guest lounge.

    Very nice rooftop, bathrooms were clean and spacious.

  • Hiliki House
    Breakfast options
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 564 reviews

    Located across the Victoria Garden in Vuga and 5 minutes' walk away from the Peace Memorial Museum, Hiliki House features colonial architecture. It offers air-conditioned rooms and a garden.

    Host and staff are very friendly and breakfast was also tasty.

  • Minara Miwili - Forodhani Park
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 72 reviews

    Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Minara Miwili - Forodhani Park provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi.

    Stort rum och ljust och rymligt badrum. Trevlig personal.

  • Dreams Hotel Zanzibar
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 15 reviews

    Featuring sea views, Dreams Hotel Zanzibar provides accommodation with balcony, around 1.2 km from Stone Town Beach.

    Staff were friendly and informative, it was clean and room well appointed for our needs.

These holiday rentals in Zanzibar City have options with FREE cancellation

  • The House of Royals
    Free cancellation options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 21 reviews

    Situated within 10 km of Peace Memorial Museum and 8.9 km of Cinema Afrique in Zanzibar City, The House of Royals provides accommodation with seating area.

    ein tolles, geschichtsträchtiges und sehr familiär geführtes Haus

  • Balcony House
    Free cancellation options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,013 reviews

    Balcony House is offering accommodation in Stone Town in Zanzibar City. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. Balcony House has 11 bedrooms.

    Great location, walking distance to main attractions.

  • Zava House Stone town
    Free cancellation options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 457 reviews

    Offering city views, Zava House Stone town is an accommodation set in Zanzibar City, 400 metres from Stone Town Beach and 700 metres from Peace Memorial Museum.

    Nice and clean rooms, very friendly and helpful staff.

  • Princess Salme Inn
    Free cancellation options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 223 reviews

    Located within 400 metres of Stone Town Beach and 1.5 km of Peace Memorial Museum, Princess Salme Inn provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Zanzibar City.

    Very cheap rooms for the location, very friendly staff

  • Ayaa Luxury Apartment 4th Floor Zanzibar
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 10 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Ayaa Luxury Apartment 4th Floor Zanzibar is set in Zanzibar City.

  • Vero house
    Free cancellation options available
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 3 reviews

    Boasting a hot tub, Vero house is situated in Zanzibar City. This apartment features free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi.

  • Uko Uko House
    Free cancellation options available
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 38 reviews

    A recently renovated property, Uko Uko House is located in Zanzibar City near Stone Town Beach, Peace Memorial Museum and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral.

    Grote kamer, centrale ligging, goede doche en vriendelijke eigenaar

  • Freddie Mercury Apartments
    Free cancellation options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 102 reviews

    Set just 100 metres from Stone Town Beach, Freddie Mercury Apartments offers accommodation in Zanzibar City with access to a private beach area, a rooftop pool, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

    Very nice apartment attached to a beautiful hotel Tembo.

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Holiday rentals that guests love in Zanzibar City

  • Avg. price/night: NOK 1,248.29
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 21 reviews
    The Villa is a jewel. it was saved and restored from a nature that was literally claiming and swallowing it back. The White Villa stands Out from its beautiful green garden but without being intrusive with nature. The garden and the Door Collection absolutely deserve a visit. the room was really well designed and furnished. you have really the feeling to be in a small bubble suspended out of time.
    Alessandro
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 370 reviews
    Very clean. The hotel staff went above and beyond to make it a memorable stay for us. The beach is right next to the hotel with access through hotel. You also have a salt water swimming pool and they have two villas
    shanaka
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 237 reviews
    Staff was amazing Food menus and service Spacious private villa with pool Landscape and walk-around Sunset
    Salim
    Family with young children
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 220 reviews
    Magical and authentic interiors in the heart of of Stone Village. You feel transported. The staff was warm , genuine and helpful.
    Katherine-Mary
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 237 reviews
    We loved the small-scale intimate style resort with beautiful jungle surroundings, excellent staff and great food! We stayed at the ocean view villa with private pool and had absolutely everything we needed. Option to have late breakfast and food in your villa is great! Staff is fantastic
    Sofie
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 370 reviews
    we loved the villa & the view was amazing! Customer service was excellent & the staff were fast in doing what we asked for rooms & toilets we very clean... they clean every day the villa everyday. Thank you very much
    Asma
    Group
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 237 reviews
    The staffs, the food and most importantly my private Villa. Zanzi Resort was everything my husband and I needed to celebrate our anniversary
    Norfeh
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: NOK 1,318.85
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 289 reviews
    well made villas , clean and green
    Rajiv
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: NOK 651.28
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 36 reviews
    Nice village style bungalow layout with a nice pool (though not huge). 2 minutes from sea. Very helpful staff.
    Christopher
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: NOK 1,932.14
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 132 reviews
    It's a hidden gem! The drive towards the property doesnt give the best impression but when you arrive at Calamari villas you will be delighted. It has a very calming, serene vibe. The staff are great and very helpful, we were travelling with a toddler and the staff were great with her. The apartment was well laid out, modern and clean. The view was exceptional and the pool was great.
    Fieldman
    Family with young children

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