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Spice Palace Hotel

1.15 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Booking.com
From
$67

a night

Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique

1.10 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Agoda
From
$95

a night

Free cancellation
Zanzibar Serena Hotel

1.47 km from city centre

Location 5.0/5

Lowest price we found for this hotel
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From
$441

a night

Free cancellation

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Jafferji House

1.24 km from city centre

Location 4.5/5

Lowest price we found for this hotel
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From
$106

a night

Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa
Great for families

3.57 km from city centre

Location 4.5/5

Lowest price we found for this hotel
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From
$282

a night

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel
Great for business travellers

4.79 km from city centre

Location 4.5/5

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Trip.com
From
$181

a night

Free cancellation
Shaba Boutique Hotel

0.89 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Trip.com
From
$114

a night

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

1.15 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Booking.com
From
$118

a night

Free cancellation
Maru Maru Hotel

1.19 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel
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From
$111

a night

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Hotels in Zanzibar rated best by other travellers

Rated by travellers as the best in the city, these stays are all full marks for cleanliness, customer service and location.
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
1.15 km from city centre
$118
Per night
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
6.06 km from city centre
$215
Per night
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
1.47 km from city centre
$441
Per night
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
1.15 km from city centre
$118
Per night
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
6.06 km from city centre
$215
Per night
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
1.47 km from city centre
$441
Per night
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Luxury stay or budget getaway?

Whether you're after 5-star comfort or ease on your wallet, we do the searching so you can sleep easy during your stay in Zanzibar.

3-star hotels

11 properties
from
$22
per night

4-star hotels

19 properties
from
$67
per night

5-star hotels

5 properties
from
$180
per night

3-star hotels

11 properties
from
$22
per night

4-star hotels

19 properties
from
$67
per night

5-star hotels

5 properties
from
$180
per night

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Beat the queues at the top Zanzibar attractions by staying close to them.

Malindi Mosque

Forodhani Park

Mussa Gallery Workshop

Malindi Mosque

Forodhani Park

Mussa Gallery Workshop

Fast facts

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Highest rated hotelSpice Palace Hotel – 5
Cheapest month to bookApril
Average 4 star hotel price$135 per night
Average 5 star hotel price$398 per night
Need some inspiration on where to stay? Top rated cheap hotels in Zanzibar include Spice Palace Hotel, Island Paradise Inn and Mizingani Seafront Hotel based on user reviews. Skyscanner hotels is a fast, free and simple way to organise your stay. In a few clicks you can easily search, compare and book your Zanzibar accommodation by clicking directly through to the hotel or travel agent website. No fees are added to your stay by booking with us. To get started, simply add your chosen travel dates to the search box above and let us find cheap hotel deals for you. Or alternatively, select from the hotel options above.

Finding cheap hotels in Zanzibar: FAQs

In Zanzibar, the expected average temperature in April is 28°C. The warmest month is typically March, which averages 30°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 23°C. The rainiest month is April, and the driest month is August.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $20 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $20 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $127 per night, and the average price on weekends is $116. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Zanzibar could be Sunday.
The nearest airport to Zanzibar is Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ), which is 6.5km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Dar Es Salaam Airport, which is 78.9km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in Zanzibar. And the most expensive day seems to be Wednesday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Zanzibar is currently around $97 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $20 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Zanzibar is currently around $135 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $55 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Zanzibar is currently around $436 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is $168 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Zanzibar is April, with an average price of $132 per night. The most expensive month is March, when the average room rate can rise to $184 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in April is $132 per night, which is around 19% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Zanzibar with kids in tow, try Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa, or Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort.

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