Bottoms Up
Hurumzi Street 222, Zanzibar City, Tanzania
Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Bottoms Up is situated in Zanzibar City, a 2-minute walk from Stone Town Beach. The property is a few minutes from several well-known attractions, a 1-minute walk from Old Fort of Zanzibar, half a mile from Cinema Afrique and a 4-minute walk from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. At the hostel, each room comes with a desk. Guest accommodations include a closet. Guests at Bottoms Up can relish a Full English/Irish morning snack. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Peace Memorial Museum, Hamamni Persian Baths and House of Wonders. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 5 miles away.
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303 Reviews
Price Summary
40 $ / night** Approximate prices for a 1-night stay
Guest reviews for Bottoms Up
"Great location and amazing views from the top. Simple and good breakfast."
"Better to pay in dollars as the exchange rate at check in, like in most of Stone Town, is not the best."
"Location was great, the front desk fixed us up with tours, housekeeping did laundry for us. The only gripe was the Wi-fi wasn’t able to stream but we really weren’t there for tv."
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"Very comfortable bed with duvet and air conditioning. The roof terrace is beautiful and has the same view as other more expensive places."
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"We keep returning to this property because it is an amazing typical Stone town building. Tall and fascinating. We love the top of the building where you can sit and relax and see over the roof tops of the town and out to sea."
"Some things could be renovated but then we love it as it is."
"Don't normally eat breakfast but tried it one day and had a very simple omelette. The location ideal for getting around Stone Town although very easy to get lost. all the staff were polite, helpful and very friendly."
"The last flight of stairs, need to be fit and healthy to stay on the top floor."
"Loved the top terrace with a view over the water. Breakfast served there. Clean and comfortable room with nice clean sheets. Good central location in the old city. Note that there are lots of narrow stairs. I liked them and I like being up high. But if you have bad knees ..."
"Aucun."
"The rooftop was the best! the interior was a bit funny with a LOT of stairs. Also, some more ventilation/fan in the rooms would be nice!"
"Aucun."
"i love this hostel, very close to night food market and to all old city. it's not hilton, but very good consideration for payment. quiet area, close to the taxi parking"
"Aucun."
"Breakfast on the rooftop was gorgeous - I could have sat there all day. Room was comfortable, bed was comfy. Location was great."
"Breakfast was just OK."
"Great location. Lovely view from rooftop. Nice breakfast. Great staff. Clean."
"Wi-Fi only worked on first few floors."
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Guest reviews
"Veramente favoloso! La posizione è perfetta per raggiungere il nyerere National park. Il proprietario è gentilissimo e molto disponibile, ha organizzato per noi la visita al parco. Anche lo staff è preparato e gentilissimo. Lavorano al campo anche dei Masai che ti accompagnao la sera in camera e ti aiutano con le valige. La struttura affaccia direttamente sul fiume in una posizione sicura e rialzata e da qui si può organizzare un safari in barca della durata di circa due ore in cui si possono vedere coccodrilli, vari tipi di uccelli e ippopotami. La vista dalla camera è dalla zona comune è spettacolare. La camera è pulita e spaziosa e con una vista meravigliosa. Ulteriore nota positiva è il cibo, cucinato internamente sul fuoco e veramente buonissimo. Ogni dettaglio del campo, dagli alloggi alla cucina, è curato e garantisce un'esperienza immersiva. Riassumendo....meraviglioso e fortemente consigliato."
Erika Outspan Rufiji Explorers
"It has very good and friendly staff..very helpful. I’d recommend it to anyone traveling to stone town"
"Friendly host, clean and spacious room, perfect location for a flight (and still just 15 min by car to the city center). Would stay again!"
Rodrigo Yakamoz Zanzibar
"The value here was phenomenal. Nice hotel right next to the center of Stonetown but off the main tourist path enough that it feels quiet and secluded. Great shower and decent size room."
"Clean and the hosts always available for anything needed."
Michael Karibu Nyumbani
"Very Staff. Located in the middle of Stone Town. Good breakfast at the Shoki Shoki Hotel. 24h Access due to friendly Maasai guard. All in all 10/10 definitely would recommend."
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