Zanzibar Cheap Hotels

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Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Riverman Hotel

8.0 / 10

(31 Reviews)

From 20$
Balcony House

7.7 / 10

(847 Reviews)

From 24$
Hiliki House

7.5 / 10

(587 Reviews)

From 26$
Malindi Guest House

6.1 / 10

(731 Reviews)

From 7$
Crown Hotel

6.9 / 10

(248 Reviews)

From 38$

1. When budgeting for a trip, it's important to consider all of the costs associated with it. This includes the cost of accommodation.

2. When travelling to Zanzibar in Tanzania, there are a few things to consider when choosing a hotel.

3. One option is to choose a budget hotel. These hotels offer quality accommodations for a fraction of the cost of more expensive hotels.

4. Another option is to stay in a more expensive hotel. While this may be more luxurious, it can also be more expensive.

Best Cheap Hotels in Zanzibar

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Riverman Hotel Balcony House Hiliki House Malindi Guest House Best Cheap Hotels In Zanzibar Crown Hotel Shangani Hotel Kelele Square Cheap Hotels In Downtown Zanzibar Karibu Inn Jambo Guest House Princess Salme Inn

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8
Very good
31 Reviews

Riverman Hotel

📍 Mkunazini P.O.Box 1805

From 20$

Hamamni Persian Baths is placed 900 metres away, and the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar is 900 metres of the 3-star Riverman Hotel.

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7.7
Very good
847 Reviews

Balcony House

📍 Kenyatta Road 23, Stone Town

From 24$

Sultan's Palace is placed about a 9-minute stroll away, and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is within 9 minutes' walk of Balcony House Bed & Breakfast Zanzibar.

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7.5
Very good
587 Reviews

Hiliki House

📍 Victoria Street, Vuga, Stone Town

From 26$

House of Wonders National Museum is placed nearly a 12-minute stroll away, and The Peace Memorial Museum is 7 minutes' stroll from the 3-star Hiliki House Bed & Breakfast Zanzibar.

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6.1
Good
731 Reviews

Malindi Guest House

📍 Off Mizingani Road, Stone Town

From 7$

Peace Museum is placed approximately 1.4 km away, and Old Slave Market is nearly 10 minutes on foot from Malindi Guest House Zanzibar.

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6.9
Good
248 Reviews

Crown Hotel

📍 Kokoni Street 1202 Malindi Area

From 38$

Peace Museum is placed merely 1 km away, and Hamamni Persian Baths is 600 metres of the 2-star Crown Hotel Zanzibar.

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Hotels in Zanzibar

Airport nearby 🛬 Kisauni
Rating 🏅 39
Zanzibar Hotels 🛎️ 222
Nearby Cities 🌇 Mwana Kerekwe, Kibweni, Kianga
Min Price 💸 4$
Top Hotel for couples 💑 Riverman Hotel
Hotel with balcony 🌤️ Balcony House
Best reviews Hotel ❤️ Hiliki House

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6.1
Good
8 Reviews

Shangani Hotel

📍 Kenyatta Road

From 40$

Nakupenda Beach is placed 4.4 km away, and the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar is just a 5-minute stroll from the 3-star Shangani Hotel.

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5.9
Good
455 Reviews

Kelele Square

📍 Shangani Street

From 9$

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is placed a mere 700 metres away, and Malindi Mosque is within 10 minutes' walk of Kelele Square Bed & Breakfast Zanzibar.

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7.4
Good
213 Reviews

Karibu Inn

📍 Forodhani, Zanzibar Building, P.O.Box 3428

From 14$

Darajani Market is placed approximately a 5-minute walk away, and Cinema Afrique Business Center is around a 5-minute stroll from Karibu Inn Zanzibar.

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7.5
Very good
62 Reviews

Jambo Guest House

📍 Mkunanini Street

From 36$

The Peace Memorial Museum is placed just 0.7 km away, and Hamamni Persian Baths is 700 metres of Jambo Guest House Zanzibar.

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7.2
Good
205 Reviews

Princess Salme Inn

📍 Stone Town, Malindi, Dega Street, House No 1202/04 P.O Box 2310, Zanzibar - Tanzania

From 25$

Old Dispensary Medical Center is placed 650 metres away, and Stone Town is within an 8-minute walk of Princess Salme Inn Zanzibar.

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6.7
Good
49 Reviews

Gulf Global Bed & Breakfast

📍 Shangani Street ,Zanzibar

From 52$

Darajani Market is placed approximately 9 minutes' walk away, and Sultan's Palace is only a 9-minute walk from Gulf Global Bed & Breakfast Zanzibar.

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7.7
Very good
93 Reviews

James' House

📍 Victoria Street Floor 1 And Floor 3, , Zanzibar City, Tz

From 40$

Malindi is placed only 0.9 km away, and Darajani Market is within an 11-minute walk of the 2-star James' House Hotel Zanzibar.

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7.9
Very good
278 Reviews

Amira'S Roomz Zanzibar

📍 Behind Bank Buildings. Barabara 1 Kiembe Samaki, , Zanzibar City, Tz

From 24$

The Peace Memorial Museum is placed about 6 km away, and Sultan's Palace is around 15 minutes' drive from Amira'S Roomz Zanzibar.

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6.3
Good
259 Reviews

Stonetown View Hotel

📍 Malindi Street Opposite Cinema Afrique

From 22$

Darajani Market is placed merely an 8-minute stroll away, and Stone Town is about 8 minutes on foot from the 3-star Stonetown View Inn Zanzibar.

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8.5
Very good
517 Reviews

Stone Town Sea View

📍 77 Kenyatta Road 77A

From 40$

Sultan's Palace is placed approximately an 8-minute stroll away, and House of Wonders National Museum is within an 8-minute walk of Stone Town Sea View Hotel Zanzibar.

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6.4
Good
7 Reviews

Funguni Palace Hotel

📍 Funguni Street, Malindi

From 40$

Malindi is placed a 9-minute stroll away, and Forodhani Park is 750 metres of Funguni Palace Hotel Zanzibar.

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Zanzibar Cheap Hotels FAQ
Which Cheap hotels are popular among city visitors?
Which area in Zanzibar has cheap hotels?
Take advantage of being in Stone Town district and stay at Shangani Hotel (rating: 7.8/10) for 40US$ per night.
What are the best budget hotels in Zanzibar city centre?
For those searching for a central place, there are 8 deals to consider. You may book Balcony House rated 8.2/10 for 24US$ per night. It's located 750 metres from the city centre and offers a picnic area, shuttle service and concierge service on site. Another good option is Stone Town Sea View rated 7.8/10 with shuttle service, snorkelling and fishing. It's set 750 metres from the city centre and costs 37US$ per night. Other popular budget properties in this area include Hiliki House, Malindi Guest House and Retro.
What are the most popular cheap hotels in Stone Town district?
If you look into Stone Town district, you will find 3 properties on zanzibar-hotels.org. We recommend Jambo Guest House with shuttle service, laundry facilities and 24-hour security service on site. This cheap property is set 0.7 km from Old Dispensary and costs 41US$ per night.
What are the top Zanzibar affordable hotels?
For a budget-conscious traveller to Zanzibar, zanzibar-hotels.org offers 5 options for consideration. Consider booking Baridi Villa (rating: 8.0/10) with an outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour security and ironing. It's set in Kiwengwa Beach district and costs 73US$ per night.
What are the best budget hotels near Forodhani Park?
On zanzibar-hotels.org you'll find 5 accommodations near Forodhani Park in Zanzibar. Consider booking Shangani Hotel (rating: 7.8/10), where prices start from 33US$ per night. This 3-star venue is set 5 minutes' walk from the landmark and offers snorkelling, diving and 24-hour security service on site. Another recommended option is Malindi Guest House rated 7.8/10 with snorkelling, diving and canoeing. It costs 15US$ per night. Other affordable accommodations near Forodhani Park are Funguni Palace Hotel, Zava House Stone Town and Stonetown View Inn.
What are the best cheap 5-star hotels in Zanzibar?
Zanzibar-hotels.org recommends more than 5 5-star options to stay in Zanzibar. Travellers have left positive feedback about Park Hyatt (rating: 8.0/10), a cheap 5-star property with prices from 166US$ per night. It offers turndown service, a facial room and yoga classes, as well as concierge service, shuttle service and a tour desk on site. Also you may book Zanzi Resort (rating: 8.0/10), the top 5-star option offering turndown service, a facial room and yoga classes. It costs 298US$ per night. Other suitable hotels include Sea Cliff Resort & Spa and Mashariki Palace Hotel.

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