Can be a little loud in the night/early mornings but that’s to be expected pretty much everywhere in stone town

We were on elective in the hospital and it was the perfect location but also only 5 minutes walking from town and all the restaurants/beaches. Basic rooms but great communal areas and a nice place to meet people. Always somebody on the door and the cleaning staff were great ! Felt very safe here. Gorgeous rooftops to chill out on also

Stayed in May 2024

The beds are comfortable but the rooms are not very clean.

The location is close to city center and the staff of the accommodation it is very welcoming. Thanks to Zaid for his hospitality.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing. ☺️

The service was exelent. 👌

Stayed in April 2024

Stairs leading to property

Location, staff

Stayed in May 2024

There was some mold in the roof of our room, the smell was bad and the airquality was not good. Also room was pretty noisy cause there is busy road next to the place.

Common spaces were very nice and pretty, balcony was lovely. Location was good and near to everything important. Price was cheap so that's also really good!

Stayed in April 2024

Room was in between main communal space and traffic-facing balcony with door that didn't close so often disturbed by sounds of people/traffic. One of showers also didn't work.

Great communal area and lots of cool balcony areas to chill on. Great room size with desk and great location near old town of Stone Town.

Stayed in April 2024

The bed was not really comfortable.

Very good location. Everything is close a good bakery in front of the building. The host was perfect- friendly, helpful. We even got our room 2 hours before check in time, and we were free to stay in the common areas after check out. We even did a tour to nakupenda and prison island through the hotel (very good) and he arranged a taxi to the airport. Everything was clean, the toilets also. Very good terraces on the each side of the building. Overall a superb experience. I definitely recommend the stay to everyone.

Stayed in April 2024

Lovely old style house in Stone Town, the manager Said is very helpful and organised transport for us at a good price. There's a kitchen and shared social areas so this would be a good place to stay for a few days for a solo traveller.

Stayed in March 2024

There is no soundproofing whatsoever so it is quite loud at night and in the morning

The staff was so nice!

Stayed in March 2024

Amazing location right in stone town and close to the beach. Aircon worked really well. Can use the washing machine! Loved the rooftop terrace with views of the ocean.

Stayed in March 2024

The room we had didnt have window or air condition, so the air were stuck and it was hard to sleep

Breakfast was simple but good. The place was quiet, clean and had lots of space at sparerooms

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

I was good for one night stay

Stayed in March 2024

Super Location, super friendly staff.

Stayed in February 2024

Beds/matrasses, could be better.

Available common space. Spacious rooms. Use of the kitchen. Free washing possibilities (giftbox).

Stayed in February 2024

Bathroom

Room, taxi

Stayed in February 2024

For my need of rest at that time it was just a bit to loud from the city street.

I really loved the place because it had so many layers & the top roof has a very nice view of the ocean. There's also many places to just sit & relax & maybe chat a bit if you're in the mood. There's also a possibility to use the washing machine which is awesome. I also loved the simplicity of the room, the bed was big & comfy. You also get very welcomed & taken care off.

Stayed in February 2024

I would have preferred our own private bathroom facilities but the shared ones were clean all the time

The property location the facilities and the staff make this property so special

Stayed in February 2024

The WiFi was not so good, I guess that's how Africa is.

The building is old and charming, very tall ceilings, the location is fantastic, close to everything, our room has the sea view, with a huge balcony on top, large room, great large common area and kitchen, free tea and coffee, laundry, the $5 breakfast was superb 👌👍 They let us leave the packs at the lobby because our flight arrived early, and they offered to use the common facilities while we wait for our afternoon flight after we checked out on the last day. Overall great stay! Thank you Balcony House 👌👍👍

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing.

It is an unexpected property, up a lot of stairs which gets you to the lovely roof terraces. My room was on the highest of these. Very simple but a gorgeous sea view and the terrace is fab for sitting late at night. I had an early flight so didn't use the facilities such as the kitchen and fridge, and the communal areas which are huge. I would definitely stay here next time in Stone Town.

Stayed in January 2024

Unfortunately there was no breakfast because the person in charge of the morning service was ill.

Great location, large room, friendly owner and staff. It was easy to find when arriving. The rooftop terrace is perfect for chilling and the "hidden" room with a colonial style balcony is an extra plus for romantic travellers.

Stayed in January 2024

Balcony House is a great hostel in the mid of Stonetown, nicely furnished rooms, cool chill zones, balconies and terraces. We loved it! Very good price for what you get, intereseting and communicative hosts, friendly staff. You should not be too delicate concerning noise, as Kenyatta road is small but frequented and sound isolation of the rooms not too good. We did not mind given the overall charme of the place, felt at home and (partly) slept well ;))) Recommend to go for it!

Stayed in January 2024

lovely spacious place to stay in great location. perfect for the family as lots of communial space to hang out

Stayed in January 2024

The rooms were pretty basic, though comfortable.

The balcony house was in an excellent location in stonetown, and we loved the communal feel. We met other friendly travelers, and the staff were exceptional.

Stayed in December 2023

We had a great stay at the Balcony House, they are really family friendly and made our 4 year old feel welcome and safe. Saidi on the front desk was very helpful and kind, we enjoyed his friendly chilled manner. The location was great with a bakery opposite and a short walk to all tourist attractions as well as a nice little water side cafe with affordable food. We felt very at home and want to stay back here at the end of our trip!

Stayed in December 2023