Kisiwa House
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Kisiwa House is worth booking if you want a 4-star base in Stone Town with a long, consistent review record at a price below the city median. Look elsewhere if you are watching every euro, as guests flag food prices and card surcharges.
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Kisiwa House is our Best Value pick in Zanzibar City. It suits couples and families who want a step up from a budget guesthouse without paying 5-star rates. The property lists family rooms, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
Its 8.7 score comes from 485 reviews, the largest pool among our three picks here. That makes the score more reliable than a high number from a handful of stays.
Skip it if the lowest possible bill is your goal. Our Budget pick costs about half as much. Also skip it if you plan to pay by card for everything, since guests mention surcharges.
Location and getting around
You will find it at 572 Baghani Street, Stone Town, in the area the provider rates as the top-rated part of Zanzibar City. The location score is 9.2.
Our straight-line estimates put Stone Town at about 0.4 km, roughly 5 minutes on foot, and the House of Wonders at the same distance. Malindi Mosque is about 0.7 km, around 9 minutes. Treat these as estimates rather than measured routes.
Guests describe a central Stone Town setting, a short walk from shops, restaurants and historic sites. For most visitors, the old town can be covered on foot from here.
What guests say
Location is the first thing guests praise. The staff come next: guests describe a friendly, professional team that gives attentive and personal help.
On value, opinions are mixed. Room rates are seen as reasonable, but guests consider food prices and credit card surcharges high. Ask about payment methods before you arrive.
Price and how it compares with our other two picks
The reference price was €122.14 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, or about €244.28 for both nights. It is not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
The sample median in Zanzibar City was €165.76 per night, so Kisiwa House sat about 26% below it.
Habari House, our Budget pick, was €65.87 per night with an 8.8 score and 3 stars. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town, our Luxury pick, was €392.50 per night with a 9.0 score and 5 stars. Kisiwa House sits between them: one more star than the budget option and a far lower price than the luxury one.
Breakfast options listed include Full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed. The property also lists a restaurant, garden and terrace.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 13 eligible properties in the city. Kisiwa House was joint fifth on review score, but it balanced that score, a large number of reviews and a below-median price better than the rest. That is what our Best Value slot rewards. It is not necessarily the cheapest option.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the rate conditions with care.
Confirm whether a card surcharge applies and how much it is. If you plan to eat at the hotel restaurant, check menu prices first, given guest comments.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Kisiwa House in Stone Town?
Yes. The address is 572 Baghani Street, Stone Town. Our straight-line estimate puts the House of Wonders about 5 minutes away on foot.
How much does Kisiwa House cost per night?
The reference price was €122.14 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.
Does Kisiwa House charge for card payments?
Some guests say credit card surcharges are high. Ask the property about the exact fee before you pay.
What breakfast does Kisiwa House offer?
Listed options are Full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free. Whether it is included depends on your rate, so check before booking.