Zanzibar City: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Zanzibar City side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Habari House	Best Value Kisiwa House	Luxury The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
Guest score	8.8/10	8.7/10	9.0/10
Reviews	117	485	410
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	The Top-rated Area in Zanzibar City	The Top-rated Area in Zanzibar City	The Top-rated Area in Zanzibar City
Reference price per night	€66	€122	€393
Guests like	Location: Central and quiet setting within walking distance of the beach, shops, and restaurants. Staff: Friendly team and owners assist with luggage, transport, and local advice.	Location: Central Stone Town setting a short walk from shops, restaurants, and historic sites. Staff: Friendly, professional team provide attentive and personal assistance.	Location: Central spot in a quiet alley near the beach, markets, and museums. Staff: Friendly, attentive team provide a warm welcome and assist with local arrangements.
Guests mention	Breakfast: Fresh juice and eggs are served, though options can be basic or service slow.	Value For Money: Reasonable room rates, though food prices and credit card surcharges are considered high.	Soundproofing: Thin windows allow street sounds and generator noise to enter the rooms.
Good for	beach, family, ac, breakfast	family, ac, breakfast	family, parking, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Habari House if price matters most, Kisiwa House for the best balance of score and price, and The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.