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Our top choices for Bububu cheap hotels

A courtyard with a mosaic floor, a blue bench, a hanging plant, and a wooden pergola.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a kettle, and a small sink.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with a view, a door, and a green shelf.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There is a window with a curtain and a wall-mounted basket.

1. Mama's House

Mama's House
Zanzibar Town
United Kingdom
Salaam
S$31
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Mama's House
A multi-level indoor space with a central staircase, surrounded by various potted plants.
A reception desk with a person working on a laptop, a ceiling fan, patterned curtains, and a window with blinds.
A building with a sign indicating it is a guest house named 'Flamingo'.
A room with a large wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of buildings and a tower.

2. Flamingo Guest House

Flamingo Guest House
Stone Town
United Kingdom
Aijaz
S$19
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Flamingo Guest House
A two-story house with a swimming pool, potted plants, and outdoor seating.
A room with two wooden beds, each with a canopy, white bedding, and a small bedside table.
A balcony with a railing, a covered area with a roof, and a view of buildings in the background.
A paved walkway with potted plants along the wall.

3. Sulkhan Serviced Apartment

Sulkhan Serviced Apartment
Zanzibar Town
S$106
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Sulkhan Serviced Apartment
A room with a bed, a window with curtains, a wooden wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.
A logo for Rafiki Apartment with a stylized 'R' and a house icon, indicating an apartment complex.
A street with buildings, a car, and a person walking.
An outdoor seating area with blue plastic chairs and tables, a covered section with a metal roof, and a view of the street with pedestrians and buildings.

4. Rafiki Apartment Hotel

Rafiki Apartment Hotel
Stone Town
United States
Jeffrey
S$28
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Rafiki Apartment Hotel
A bedroom with a canopy bed, a separate bathroom, and a view of the outside.
A room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a white headboard, a small table with a newspaper, and a patterned throw on the sofa.
A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, a reception desk, and a bulletin board.
A room with wooden beams on the ceiling, a hanging light fixture, a reception sign, framed pictures, and a mirror.

5. Stone Town House

Stone Town House
Stone Town
Canada
Tara
S$55
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Stone Town House
A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a view of the ocean, and a balcony.
A residential building complex with multiple apartment buildings, a paved pathway, and some greenery.
A paved pathway flanked by trees and shrubs, leading towards a sunset.
A coastal landscape with a view of the sea and a wooden fence in the foreground.

6. Didas Villa Zanzibar

Didas Villa Zanzibar
Kombeni
S$72
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Didas Villa Zanzibar
A thatched-roof structure with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.
A room with a bed, another bed, a wooden chair, and a table with a vase of flowers.
A building with a courtyard, featuring a central pathway, palm trees, and a thatched roof structure.
A room with a large arched window, a bed, and a view of a pool and greenery.

7. Sand Bank View Hotel

Sand Bank View Hotel
Kiwengwa
United States
Kassim
S$97
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Sand Bank View Hotel
A bedroom with a large bed, a smaller bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with a microwave on the counter, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the cityscape.
A small kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and a table with chairs.
A wooden entrance with a triangular pediment, a hanging light fixture, and a sign indicating the establishment's name and year.

8. Sultan House

Sultan House
Stone Town
United States
Rick
S$40
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Sultan House
A person in a red shirt sitting at a desk with a laptop, a blue notebook, and a pen.
A pair of orange flip-flops on a patterned doormat.
A bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a blue curtain.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, a teal curtain, and a ceiling fan.

9. Breflection Spa and Hostel

Breflection Spa and Hostel
Stone Town
S$60
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Breflection Spa and Hostel
A beach with palm trees, a pool, and lounge chairs.
A clear view of a tree-lined shoreline with a sailboat in the water.
A neatly made bed with a towel and two bottles of shampoo, a wooden headboard, and two bedside tables with lamps.
A cozy outdoor seating area with a bench, potted plants, and string lights.

10. Shiri beach resort

Shiri beach resort
Fumba
S$93
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Shiri beach resort
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Top Bububu Hotel Reviews

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent
"Such an amazing place I loved coming back to a clean hotel room and the food was amazing. Cleanest hotel I’ve ever been to by far ! Beach is amazing and such friendly amazing staff!"
Narina 5-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar

Frequently asked questions

What is Bububu like for travellers on a budget?
Bububu offers cheap accommodation options and a range of things to see and do, making it a great holiday choice for budget-conscious travellers. You can find ways to save money while getting to know this destination, which is home to attractions such as Siso Spice Farm, Kidichi Spice Farm and Masingini Forest.
What's the best budget-friendly hotel in Bububu?
Based on our traveller reviews, Salhiya Lodge - Hostel is a top choice for a less expensive stay.
When is the best time for a budget trip to Bububu?
Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Bububu, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually March and February, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 25°C. The rainiest months in Bububu are April, May, March and November, with each month seeing an average of 206 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Bububu?
You don't need to spend a lot to take advantage of things to see and do in Bububu. You can budget for the top local attractions on your list, and then make time for activities that cost little or nothing at all. Check out the area's cultural spots like House of Wonders and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), or get outdoors at Masingini Forest.
How can I get to Bububu and get around on a budget?
Looking at these ways to get around Bububu is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The nearest airport is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from the centre in Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.). Bububu may not have many public transport choices so a rental car could be a reasonable alternative to explore the area.