I got about 20 bites from bed bugs in 1 night in room 13. The people at the front desk didn't sound surprised and eventually agreed to let us move rooms (after pretending that there weren't any others free) but they even said that if i'd told them earlier in the day they could have had the room cleaned and... more

It's a nice hotel with normal clean rooms. You have no shower and toilet in the room, but it's no problem. breakfast was very good and it's near to places where you can go shopping souvenirs and meet local people. they also have a letterbox, but i don't know whether it works. my postcards aren't in germany yet since i... more

I really liked this places. It is small and basic. Rooms vary from singles to 5 bed rooms and aren't as squashed together as some places. All the beds have nets and rooms have fans. There are communal toilets and showers on each floor. Breakfast is included in the price and is served till 9:30am. It includes simple toast, fruit,... more

The Flamingo Guest House is one of the oldest no-frills guest houses in Stone Town catering mainly for backpackers and other low-budget visitors to Zanzibar. Clean, basic, almost clinical, it is good value for money. It is located in a wide enough (by Zanzibar standards) street called Mkunazini, just behind the old Majestic Cinema, and within walking distance of all... more