3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
Stone town is very dirty and old. A lot of hawkers.
Zanzibar Town Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Zanzibar Town
Stone Town
4/5(33 area reviews)
Stone Town is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Slave Market or Old Fort.
Tembo House Hotel
Forodhani Street Zanzibar Town
Stay at this beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (926 reviews)
The hotel was lovely and the stafd were all very nice and friendly
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Shangani Street Zanzibar Town
The price is 9.775.520 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
9.775.520 ₫
per night
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Stay at this luxury hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (267 reviews)
It was an amazing experience the best hotel in stone town
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
Beit Al Ras, Kibweni Street Zanzibar Town
The price is 2.169.834 ₫ per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
2.169.834 ₫
per night
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Stay at this beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (177 reviews)
good
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Antonio Garden Hotel
Kajificheni St Zanzibar Town
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hamamni Persian Baths and Jaw's Corner ...
8/10 Very Good! (80 reviews)
The hotel is in a very convenient location. It is a short walk to the Forodhani Gardens and the former Slave Market. There are several restaurants closeby especially a very popular one Lukmaan. The area around the hotel is bustling in the day and quiet at night. A taxi cannot drive up to this property ...
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Mango restaurant and apartment hotel
New Mkunazini Rd Zanzibar Town Mjini Magharibi Region
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Slave Market and Hamamni Persian Baths ...
Mama's House
Mzee khamis Street, Beit-el-raas Zanzibar Town Mjini Magharibi Region
Stay at this apartment in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free airport pick-up. Popular attractions Masingini Forest and Chapwani Island are ...
5/10 (2 reviews)
Great place to stay, I just wished there were more places to eat and relax outside of the property
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Forodhani Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Forodhani Gardens, a lovely green space in Zanzibar Town. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Shangani Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Shangani Beach during your travels in Zanzibar Town? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Slave Market
Find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you spend time at Slave Market. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Old Fort
Find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you take a trip to Old Fort. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Christ Church Cathedral
After visiting Christ Church Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zanzibar Town. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
House of Wonders
You can browse the exhibits at House of Wonders, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Zanzibar Town. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Reviews of Zanzibar Town
4.4
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Very welcoming , friendly people. Hi higly recommend this destination and stone town view hotel.
5/5 - Excellent
LB
Go north to Kendwa / Nungwi, it's a completely different world and pretty much paradise.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
One has to be very carefuly interms of tours. Some will rip u off. Some will be average, some cheap bt cheap is expensive coz u wil end up paying most tour entry all by yourself wherever u go while already paid some amount.So do the maths carefully.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
Stone Town is very poor and run down so don't expect the 'wow' factor. The majority of decent architecture has seen much better days but still a fascinating insight into the history of the island.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Loved the beach at Kendwa rock, prison island, the people seemed honest, spice gardens was quite educative.
- Forodhani Gardens
- Shangani Beach
- Slave Market
- Old Fort
- Christ Church Cathedral
- House of Wonders
- Chapwani Island
- Darajani Market
- Hamamni Persian Baths
- Mbweni Ruins
- Freddie Mercury Museum
- Malindi Mosque
- Livingstone's House
- Beit el-Sahel
- Peace Memorial Museum
- Marahubi Palace
- Jaw's Corner
- Masingini Forest
