The 10 best Bed and Breakfast Inns in Stone Town, Tanzania

Hiliki house is a colonial architectural style house with 6 bedrooms, a spacious, open and airy living room overlooking the famous Victoria Gardens, where guests can relish Swahili Continental style breakfast, relax and enjoy FREE WIFI. The house is idealy located, in a quiet residential part of the Stone Town but yet 5 minutes walk from all the important land marks. There are a total of 6 tastefully furnished bedrooms, all fully air-conditioned (split unit), swahili style bathrooms, comfortable mattresses and pillows and essential amenities. A small kitchen for guests is located on the first floor equipped with a refrigerators, hot water kettle, and crockery and cutlery, with an "Honest Bar" for a fresh beer, wine or sodas. Hiliki house offers tranquillity, comfortable, and hospitable service in the backdrop of swahili deco, the ONLY accommodation of such setup, standard, location and size in the stone town.

Kiponda Bed and Breakfast is in a historical house dating back to the 18th century when it was built as part of the palace; simple and functional yet friendly and welcoming, nested in the charming Stone Town of Zanzibar. This beautiful old original Swahili house is just a walking distance from the harbor and a stone throw from Forodhani Garden and the House of Wonders. The small and simple B&B is an integral part of the neighborhood – meet our friendly neighbors and feel at home in the middle of this buzzing town rich in culture and full of stories. Peaceful, authentic, comfortable and furnished simple but with style, this place has it all if you are out for the true experience. Built in Arabic style – with one interior portico, thick walls and plenty of natural ventilation – sitting at the roof top seating area where we also serve breakfast makes it easy for you to dream up your own story of ancient times. Kiponda B&B is one of those special little hotels you‘ll want to return to again and again, and that’s what many of our guests do. We offer simple quality accommodation and services without fake luxury – a true Zanzibar experience.

In the middle of bustling Stone Town, Zenji Hotel welcomes guests for a relaxing stay on the rooftop or in one of the 9 authentic rooms. The rooms have a ceiling fan and air conditioning, some rooms have balcony. All rooms have a different atmosphere referring to the rich Zanzibar heritage and culture. The breakfast, including homemade bread and jams, fruit juice, fresh fruit, different types of tea and real espresso coffee, is served on the rooftop from which you have a beautiful view over Stone Town and the harbor.

At Spice Palace Hotel we have comfortable amenities that help you get the most out of your stay in Stone Town. We offer accommodation in 28 elegant rooms of various categories, including some spacious Superior suites for families. Each room is equipped with flat screen TV and AC, offering offer exceptional comfort and tranquility to every guest.

The building has a long history rich in traditional facts of Zanzibar. Now the building has been renovated and turned into a beautiful and unique hotel in Stone Town and closet to all historical sites of Zanzibar.

Abuso Inn is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Stone Town, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Abuso Inn is a family-friendly inn offering air conditioning, a seating area, and a fireplace in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free internet access is offered to guests. The inn features a 24 hour front desk, a rooftop terrace, and baggage storage. Plus, guests can enjoy free breakfast, which has made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Stone Town. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Stone Town, Abuso Hotel is located a short distance from Mercury House (0.1 mi) and The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) (0.1 mi). If you’re looking for a Chinese restaurant, consider a visit to Beyt al Salaam Restaurant, Pagoda, or Pagoda Chinese Restaurant, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Abuso Inn. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular gardens such as Forodhani Park. Enjoy your stay in Stone Town!

Rumaisa is a comfortable 3-star hotel with 10 double rooms. All of them are beautifully furnished, each in different colors, all in typical Zanzibar style with the comfort that modern life demands - AC, ceiling fan, current hot and cold water, a mini-bar, TV, internet access, en-suite bathroom and toilet. All rooms have at least one balcony, some even two, and are equipped with a built-in solar emergency light

All the rooms equipped with air conditioning, LCD television screen-cable TV, Hot water, Minbar, Wi Fi internet service FREE.