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Here is a quick list of Downtown Hotels in Zanzibar, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Park Hyatt Zanzibar |
8.5 / 10 (309 Reviews) |
From 350$ | |
| Zanzibar Serena Hotel |
8.4 / 10 (356 Reviews) |
From 258$ | |
| Mizingani Seafront Hotel |
8.6 / 10 (3273 Reviews) |
From 72$ | |
| Tembo House Hotel |
8.3 / 10 (4378 Reviews) |
From 122$ | |
| Asmini Palace Hotel |
7.0 / 10 (69 Reviews) |
From 103$ |
When travelling to Zanzibar, most people will consider the option of staying in a hotel on the main island. Central hotels offer a great experience at a fraction of the price of the north and east coast hotels.
The beaches on the east and north coasts of the island are beautiful and offer great swimming and snorkelling, but they come at a price. Hotels on these coasts can cost hundreds of dollars per night, while central hotels offer the same level of accommodation for a fraction of the price.
Central hotels are also a great option for those interested in getting a taste of local life. The beaches on the east and north coasts are often busy with tourists, while the beaches in the central and south parts of the island are much more relaxed and offer a great opportunity to meet locals.
There are also a number of great restaurants and bars in the central area, which can be enjoyed without spending a fortune. In short, there are many reasons why choosing a central hotel is the best option when travelling to Zanzibar.
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Best Hotels in Central Zanzibar
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The 5-star Park Hyatt Zanzibar Hotel is a great place to stay in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar, 10 minutes' drive from Pange Island. Guests can relax in an outdoor swimming pool or in the à la carte restaurant on this luxury hotel, which is set at a moderate distance from Darajani Market.
The unique property is about 18 minutes' walk from Ferry Dock and within 7 minutes' walk of Mercury House. Religious sights in the area include St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral (0.6 km) and the historic Christ Church (0.7 km). Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting Nakupenda Beach, 10 minutes by car from this Zanzibar hotel. Park Hyatt Zanzibar Hotel is not so far from Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station.
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Offering an outdoor swimming pool and views of the ocean, the 5-star Zanzibar Serena Hotel is situated 450 metres of the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar. Boasting snorkelling, diving and canoeing together with a lounge bar, this opulent hotel is located within walking distance of Forodhani Park.
House of Wonders National Museum is merely 0.7 km away, and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal is 12 minutes on foot from the accommodation. Natural attractions in the area include Nakupenda Beach, approximately a 10-minute drive from the Serena Zanzibar, and a beach is 30 metres away. This Zanzibar property is placed a walk from Darajani Market, while Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station is 750 metres away.
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Set within a 5-minute stroll of the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar, the 4-star Mizingani Seafront Hotel Zanzibar includes a swimming pool and a sun terrace. Boasting a location just a walk down to The Peace Memorial Museum, the perfect hotel features 24 rooms as well as storage for belongings and a barber shop.
Guests can access House of Wonders National Museum 350 metres of the accommodation, while Zanzibar Ferry Terminal is a 5-minute walk away. Popular natural sights near the Mizingani Seafront Zanzibar are Forodhani Gardens (400 metres) and Nakupenda Beach (4.9 km). This perfect property is placed next to Mnazi Mmoja, while Kiwengwa bus station is merely 400 metres away. Mizingani Seafront Hotel enjoys a prime location within 10 minutes' drive of Kisauni airport.
Hotels in Central Zanzibar With Parking
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Tembo House Hotel And Apartments Zanzibar, placed around 6 minutes on foot from House of Wonders National Museum, entices guests with a Turkish steam bath and an indoor pool. Boasting setting only a short drive from The Peace Memorial Museum, this 4-star hotel offers an indoor pool onsite as well as cots and a push cart for children.
Located in the Stone Town district, the property is within a 5-minute walk of the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar. Natural attractions in the area include Nakupenda Beach, 10 minutes' drive from the Tembo House Hotel And Apartments Zanzibar, and a beach is a 5-minute walk away. The accommodation is placed relatively close to Malindi, and Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station is a 10-minute walk away. Tembo House Hotel And Apartments is about 10 minutes' drive from Kisauni airport, which is 0.5 km away.
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Offering storage for belongings and a restaurant, the 3-star Asmini Palace Hotel Zanzibar lies in the Stone Town district, within 5 minutes' stroll of Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and a mere 7 minutes' stroll from Forodhani Park. Featuring 10 rooms with views of the city, this Zanzibar hotel is set quite close to The Peace Memorial Museum.
The property is in the heart of Zanzibar, 7 minutes on foot from Christ Church Cathedral. The nearby cultural sights are House of Wonders National Museum (550 metres) and Hellen Art Gallery (0.7 km). To enrich your historical consciousness, visit the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar, which stands not too far from the hotel. - Eastern side of the island bus stop is 10 minutes' walk from Asmini Palace Hotel.
Hotels in Zanzibar
| Airport nearby 🛬 | Kisauni |
| Rating 🏅 | 39 |
| Zanzibar Hotels 🛎️ | 222 |
| Nearby Cities 🌇 | Mwana Kerekwe, Kibweni, Kianga |
| Min Price 💸 | 4$ |
| Hotel with a view 🔍 | Park Hyatt Zanzibar |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Zanzibar Serena Hotel |
| Family Hotel 👪 | Mizingani Seafront Hotel |
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Maru Maru Hotel Zanzibar sits within a 5-minute walk of Forodhani Park and offers a restaurant and a storage room. This hotel also provides Wi Fi throughout the property as well as 24 hour front desk assistance and late check-out service.
The centre of Zanzibar can be reached within 10 minutes' walk of the accommodation, and such cultural venues as House of Wonders National Museum are 400 metres away. Forodhani Gardens is only minutes from the Maru Maru, while Kisauni airport is 0.5 km from it. This property is placed a few minutes drive from Forest National Park. Located in Zanzibar, the 4-star Maru Maru Hotel lies 400 metres of The Zanzibar Curio shop. Well-connected to Island, which is a 10-minute drive away, the accommodation is not very far from Kiwengwa bus station.
Hotels in Zanzibar City Centre With Swimming Pool
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The 3-star Zanzibar Beach Resort boasts 24-hour front desk assistance, late check-out and express check-out and a beachfront location, at a 5 km distance from Christ Church Cathedral. Featuring 37 rooms with views of the patio, this contemporary-style resort is set within 15 minutes' drive of House of Wonders National Museum.
The property is placed in a historical neighbourhood, about a 15-minute drive from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar. The Beach Resort Zanzibar is situated 4.9 km from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, which is considered to be a sacred site. The area offers shopping experience such as Darajani Market within 4.7 km of the accommodation. Zanzibar Beach Resort is located in Zanzibar, 0.5 km from Kisauni airport.
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Tausi Palace Hotel Zanzibar is set 10 minutes on foot from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and a mere 7 minutes on foot from House of Wonders National Museum. Boasting a location a few minutes drive from Forodhani Park, this 4-star hotel offers 40 rooms together with a lounge bar onsite.
The accommodation is situated in the heart of Zanzibar, 500 metres from Marahubi Palace. Natural attractions in the area include Nakupenda Beach, within 10 minutes' drive of the hotel, and a beach is just 300 metres away. Explore the historical sights of Zanzibar starting with the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar set a mere 600 metres away. Tausi Palace Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station, and Pange Island is a 10-minute drive away.
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The Swahili House Hotel Zanzibar offers a rooftop terrace, located within 15 minutes' drive of Nakupenda Beach. An outdoor swimming pool as well as a plunge pool, a hot spring public bath and a hot tub are available for you at the hotel, set only a few minutes from House of Wonders National Museum.
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal lies a mere 5 minutes' walk away. The Stone Town district, where this 3-star hotel sits, grants access to cultural attractions like Hellen Art Gallery, which is a 10-minute walk away. The accommodation is placed a 10-minute drive from amani, and Kiwengwa bus station is only 5 minutes' walk away. The Swahili House Hotel enjoys a prime location within a 10-minute drive to Kisauni airport.
Budget Hotels In Zanzibar City Centre
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Stone Town Cafe B&B
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Overlooking the sea, Stone Town Cafe B&B is just 0.9 km from The Peace Memorial Museum in Zanzibar.
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is located merely a 6-minute stroll from this Zanzibar bed & breakfast, and such natural sites as Nakupenda Beach are a 10-minute ride away. Cinema Afrique Business Center in Zanzibar is within short walking distance from the property. The hotel is placed around a 5-minute ride from Vikokotoni, and Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station is a 10-minute walk away. The accommodation is about 9 minutes' drive from Kisauni airport, which is 10 km away.
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Featuring a solarium, an outdoor swimming pool and locker rooms, Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique Hotel is situated nearly a 6-minute walk from House of Wonders National Museum in Zanzibar. The hotel has a swimming pool as well as a lobby area and luggage storage.
This Zanzibar property is located at walking distance to Mbweni Ruins and Vikokotoni is only 11 minutes' walk away. Guests can visit places of worship such as St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral, set approximately a 6-minute walk from the 4-star hotel. The accommodation is placed close to The Peace Memorial Museum, and Daladala Nungwi bus station is just 5 minutes' walk away.
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Placed within 6 minutes' walk of the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar, the elegant Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar includes 23 rooms with views of the sea. This 4-star boutique style hotel offers WiFi throughout the property and private parking on site.
Shangani Beach is nearly a 5-minute walk away, while Zanzibar Ferry Terminal is just a pleasant stroll away from the historic property. The nearby cultural attractions are House of Wonders National Museum (700 metres) and Sultan's Palace (0.6 km). The hotel is situated about 10 minutes' drive from Nakupenda Beach. Dhow Palace Hotel is located 0.5 km from Kisauni airport and at a medium distance from - Eastern side of the island bus stop.
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The 4-star Spice Palace Hotel Zanzibar offers 27 rooms, and it's 200 metres of Hamamni Persian Baths. Located in proximity to the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar, the hotel boasts 3 restaurants specialising in Indian, seafood and European cuisine.
Kiponda is 0.7 km from the property, while Nakupenda Beach is around a 10-minute ride from the location. The Stone Town district of Zanzibar grants access to cultural attractions like House of Wonders National Museum, which is 550 metres away. This Zanzibar hotel is situated really close to Livingstone House, while Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station lies 450 metres away. 0.5 km from Spice Palace Hotel, guests will find Kisauni airport.
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Offering a restaurant and a storage for belongings, the 3-star Kholle House Hotel Zanzibar lies in the Stone Town district, within 150 metres of Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and 1.1 km from Livingstone House. Boasting a location a minute's walk from Old Fort of Zanzibar, the luxury inn includes 12 rooms and a heated swimming pool.
The boutique style property is situated in the heart of Zanzibar within 400 metres of House of Wonders. The centre of Zanzibar is reachable within 5 minutes' walk. There is The Peace Memorial Museum a mere 1.4 km away, while Daladala Nungwi bus station just near this Zanzibar hotel. Kholle House Hotel is located in Zanzibar, 0.5 km from Kisauni airport.
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The 4-star Shaba Boutique Hotel enjoys a central location in the very heart of Zanzibar, about 7 minutes' walk from Mercury House. This Zanzibar hotel has views of the city and features Wi-Fi in public areas.
Set a 10-minute drive from Maruhubi Historical Sites, the property is also only a short drive from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar. The Stone Town district of Zanzibar grants access to cultural attractions like Sultan's Palace, which is merely 550 metres away. The hotel is situated 13 minutes' walk from The Peace Memorial Museum, and Kiwengwa bus station lies less than a 5-minute walk away.
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Set merely 0.7 km from The Peace Memorial Museum, the 4-star Kisiwa House Hotel Zanzibar features storage for belongings and a restaurant. Boasting a location a walking distance from Hamamni Persian Baths, this Zanzibar hotel offers 9 rooms together with a courtyard bar onsite.
The luxury property is placed in the Stone Town district, within a 6-minute walk of the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar. The nearby cultural attractions are House of Wonders National Museum (700 metres) and Sultan's Palace (0.7 km). There are also shops and antique shops within walking distance of this historic hotel. Kisiwa House Hotel is placed relatively close to Vikokotoni, and Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station is merely 600 metres away.