Quick facts
Destination
Stone Town
Country
Zanzibar
Category
Hotel
Price tier
Mid-Range Budget
Starting from
$90 per night
Star rating
4 / 5
Number of rooms
10
Nearest airport
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) — Approx. 15-minute drive from Zanzibar International Airport, in the back streets of Stone Town
Best for
Couples and independent travellers wanting a quiet, authentic small hotel in central Stone Town
Child policy
Family-friendly; please confirm room configurations directly with the hotel
Last reviewed
June 2026
Zanzibar Coffee House Hotel
The Zanzibar Coffee House is a small, quiet hotel tucked away in the back streets of Stone Town, set within a restored historic Omani house. With simple, atmospheric rooms and a rooftop terrace, it is one of the old townβs long-standing small hotels, popular for its relaxed pace and central location.
Rooms
Rooms are individually decorated in traditional Zanzibari style, with high ceilings, four-poster or carved wooden beds, mosquito nets, and en-suite bathrooms. The hotelβs scale keeps it intimate compared to the larger Stone Town hotels nearby.
Cafe and Rooftop
The ground-floor coffee house serves locally roasted Zanzibar coffee alongside light meals, and is a popular spot with both guests and visitors to Stone Town. A rooftop terrace offers views over the surrounding rooftops.
Location
Located in the back streets of Stone Town, the hotel is within walking distance of the main markets, the seafront and the old townβs historic landmarks.
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WhatsApp UsLocation & getting there
Nearest airport
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
Transfer time
Approx. 15-minute drive from Zanzibar International Airport, in the back streets of Stone Town
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
Standard Room
Individually decorated room in traditional Zanzibari style, with carved wooden or four-poster bed, mosquito net and en-suite bathroom.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
β Good season β Low / wet season
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WhatsApp UsSafariBando's view
Zanzibar Coffee House Hotelβs setting in a restored historic Omani house, combined with its well-known ground-floor cafe serving locally roasted coffee, gives it a quiet, authentic character distinct from Stone Townβs larger hotels. Its small scale and back-street location suit travellers seeking a simple, atmospheric stay within easy walking distance of the old townβs main sights.β The SafariBando team
