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Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Wellworth Zanzibar Beach Resort

6.2 / 10

(199 Reviews)

 From 84$
Maru Maru Hotel

8.2 / 10

(984 Reviews)

 From 146$
The Swahili House

8.3 / 10

(227 Reviews)

 From 90$
Kholle House

8.7 / 10

(1181 Reviews)

 From 92$
Forodhani Park Hotel

8.0 / 10

(348 Reviews)

 From 66$

Central Hotels lie in the heart of Stone Town, the old city of Zanzibar. A Hotel’s location is important, as it can make or break your holiday and Central is the perfect hotel to be based in while exploring all that Zanzibar has to offer visitors. From the moment you arrive in Zanzibar and are welcomed by our friendly team, you will feel at home and our location is perfect for those who want to be within minutes of all the action, yet tucked away in a quiet corner of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stone Town. Located on Kizingo Beach, Central is also the only hotel in Zanzibar with its own private beach, perfect for swimming, sunbathing or simply relaxing on a hammock and enjoying the views. Our location is also perfect for those interested in diving, snorkelling and exploring the island by dhoni, as we are close to some of the best dive sites on the island, as well as being the departure point for all our excursions.

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Wellworth Zanzibar Beach Resort Maru Maru Hotel The Swahili House Kholle House Hotels in Zanzibar City Centre With Parking Forodhani Park Hotel Zanzibar Serena Hotel

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6.2
Good
199 Reviews

Wellworth Zanzibar Beach Resort
⭐ ⭐ ⭐
📍 Mazizini

From 84$

Hamamni Persian Baths is placed around 4.8 km away, and Old Slave Market is 10 minutes' drive from Zanzibar Beach Resort.

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8.2
Very good
984 Reviews

Maru Maru Hotel
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
📍 Gizenga Street, Stone Town

From 146$

Amani is placed around 3.2 km away, and the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar is nearly 5 minutes on foot from the 4-star Maru Maru Hotel.

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Hotels in Zanzibar City Centre With Parking

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8.3
Very good
227 Reviews

The Swahili House
⭐ ⭐ ⭐
📍 Stone Town

From 90$

Forodhani Park is placed only 6 minutes' walk away, and The Zanzibar Curio shop is within a 6-minute stroll of the 3-star Swahili House Hotel.

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8.7
Excellent
1181 Reviews

Kholle House

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
📍 Malindi 607/608

From 92$

Zanzibar Ferry Terminal is placed less than a 5-minute walk away, and Tippu Tip's House is merely 0.9 km from the 3-star Kholle House Hotel.

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Hotels in Zanzibar City Centre With Swimming Pool

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8
Very good
348 Reviews

Forodhani Park Hotel

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
📍 Old Fort And Culture Centre

From 66$

The 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar is placed a 5-minute stroll away, and Zanzibar Ferry Terminal is within 600 metres of the 4-star Forodhani Park Hotel.

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Hotels in Zanzibar

Airport nearby 🛬 Kisauni
Rating 🏅 39
Zanzibar Hotels 🛎️ 222
Nearby Cities 🌇 Mwana Kerekwe, Kibweni, Kianga
Min Price 💸 4$
Hotel with balcony 🌤️ Wellworth Zanzibar Beach Resort
Top Hotel for couples 💑 Maru Maru Hotel
Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ The Swahili House

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8.6
Excellent
353 Reviews

Zanzibar Serena Hotel
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
📍 Shangani Street, Stone Town

From 292$

Zanzibar Ferry Terminal is placed just 1 km away, and Forodhani Gardens is less than a 5-minute stroll from the opulent 5-star Zanzibar Serena Hotel.

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Zanzibar City Center Hotels FAQ
Which Central hotels are popular among city visitors?
What are the best central hotels in Zanzibar?
Travellers highly rated Beach Resort (rating: 8.2/10) with shuttle service, concierge service and cots at the price of 131US$ per night. As an alternative, book Palumbokendwa rated 7.4/10 for 51US$ per night, featuring a swimming pool and an indoor swimming pool. Other best central places to stay are Indigo Beach and Chuini Lodge By Newmark.
What are the best cheap hotels in Zanzibar city centre?
For a budget-conscious traveller to Zanzibar, there are 3 central options for consideration. The best budget deal is 27 Cafe Airport Hotel with rating 8.8/10, which costs from 35US$ per night. It offers a restaurant and free self-parking. Alternatively, book Ocean View Hotel (rating: 7.2/10) for 50US$ per night. This 3-star hotel provides shuttle service, a business centre and diving on site.
What are the best luxury central hotels in Zanzibar?
Zanzibarhotelstoday.net features a variety of chic accommodation options, including 13 deals. You may book Villa Vanilla for about 75US$ per night. Alternatively, you may book African Sun Sea Beach Resort & Spa (rating: 8.2/10) for 81US$ per night. This perfect accommodation provides turndown service, cots and ironing on site. Other upscale deals include The Palms, Golden Tulip Airport and Kena Beach Hotel.
What are the best central 5 stars hotels in Zanzibar?
Zanzibarhotelstoday.net recommends you more than 6 luxury options to stay in Zanzibar. One of the finest Zanzibar hotels is Sea Cliff Resort & Spa rated 8.8/10 — it has more than 179 positive reviews from our travellers. Offering concierge service, housekeeping service and room service on site, it costs 248US$ per night. Alternatively, book Park Hyatt rated 8.0/10, a cool 5-star place with turndown service, a facial room and yoga classes. It costs 440US$ per night.
What are the best central 4 stars hotels in Zanzibar?
You may like Uroa Bay Beach Resort rated 8.4/10 with hotel rooms at the cost of 114US$ per night. It offers body wraps, a plunge pool and a facial room on site. Alternatively, book Tembo House Hotel And Apartments (rating: 8.2/10) with body wraps, aerobics classes and a facial room. It costs 165US$ per night. Other suitable 4-star deals include Mizingani Seafront Hotel, Palace Hotel and Maru Maru Hotel.
What are the central hotels in Zanzibar near Forodhani Park?
On zanzibarhotelstoday.net you'll find 38 central hotels near Forodhani Park in Zanzibar. Look at Serena Hotel rated 8.4/10 with a spa lounge, a treatment room and a facial room. This 5-star accommodation is set in Stone Town district and offers rooms at the cost of 71US$ per night.

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