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Our top choices for Zanzibar Town cheap hotels

A multi-level indoor space with a central staircase, surrounded by potted plants and a small water feature.
A building with a sign indicating it is a guest house named 'Flamingo'.
A reception desk with a person working on a laptop, a ceiling fan, patterned curtains, and a window with blinds.
A room with a large wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of buildings and a tower.

1. Flamingo Guest House

Flamingo Guest House
Stone Town
United Kingdom
Aijaz
NZ$27
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
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.
A room with a wooden door, a blue plastic chair, and a table with a colorful cloth.
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
NZ$39
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Rafiki Apartment Hotel
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 single bed with a canopy, a window with curtains, and a wooden floor.
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.

3. Stone Town House

Stone Town House
Stone Town
Canada
Tara
NZ$77
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Stone Town House
A bedroom with a large bed, a smaller bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.
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.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, a kettle, and a window above the sink.

4. Sultan House

Sultan House
Stone Town
United States
Rick
NZ$56
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Sultan House
A courtyard with a mosaic floor, a blue bench, a hanging plant, and a wooden pergola.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a kettle, and a small sink.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with a view, a door, and a green shelf.
A bathroom with patterned walls, a toilet, a sink, a shower, and a ceiling-mounted fan.

5. Mama's House

Mama's House
Zanzibar Town
United Kingdom
Salaam
NZ$36
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Mama's House
A man in a white robe standing in a narrow stairwell with a large mural of a building on the wall.
Interior entrance
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.

6. Bellimena Stone Town

Bellimena Stone Town
Stone Town
NZ$29
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Bellimena Stone Town
A two-story house with a swimming pool, potted plants, and outdoor seating.
A paved walkway with potted plants along the wall.
A room with two wooden beds, each with a canopy, white bedding, and a small bedside table.
A balcony with a railing, a covered area with a roof, and a view of buildings in the background.

7. Sulkhan Serviced Apartment

Sulkhan Serviced Apartment
Zanzibar Town
NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Sulkhan Serviced Apartment
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 pair of orange flip-flops on a patterned doormat.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a hairdryer, and a soap dispenser.

8. Breflection Spa and Hostel

Breflection Spa and Hostel
Stone Town
NZ$84
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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 wooden staircase with a metal railing, white walls, and woven wall hangings.
A narrow street with white buildings, a tree with green leaves, and a clear blue sky.

9. Seafarers Loft

Seafarers Loft
Stone Town
Belgium
Stéphane
NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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 paved pathway flanked by trees and shrubs, leading towards a sunset.
A coastal landscape with a view of the sea and a wooden fence in the foreground.

10. Didas Villa Zanzibar

Didas Villa Zanzibar
Kombeni
NZ$88
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Didas Villa Zanzibar
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Top Zanzibar Town Hotel Reviews

Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good
"The location was ideal for wandering through Stone Town. The staff were friendly. The view from open patio dining area on the roof top was amazing. You must take advantage of wandering the many alley ways and shops. Lots to see in the area."
Anne 2-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Maru Maru Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Zanzibar Town like for travellers on a budget?
Zanzibar Town has cheap accommodation options and a range of things to see and do, making it a budget-friendly holiday choice. You can find ways to save money while getting to know this destination, which is home to attractions such as Slave Market, Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens.
What's the best budget-friendly hotel in Zanzibar Town?
Based on our traveller reviews, Stone Town House is a top choice for a less expensive stay. Other choices to stay on the cheap include Bellimena Stone Town and Breflection Spa and Hostel.
How many low-cost hotels are there 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, but bear 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 temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 25°C. The rainiest months in Zanzibar Town are April, May, March and November, with each month seeing an average of 206 mm 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 plan some activities that cost little or nothing at all. 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 Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.), situated 4 mi (6.4 km) away. Zanzibar Town may not have many public transport choices so renting a car could be an economical alternative to see more of the area.

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