Stone Town Travel Guide
Zanzibar Town
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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.
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.
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.
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Zanzibar Town with a trip to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
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.
Top hotels in Stone Town
Tembo House Hotel
The hotel was lovely and the stafd were all very nice and friendly
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Yes but there is a strong smell of mold in many spots.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
The room was beautiful and very clean. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. The food was wonderful. And a great location for walking around Stone Town which was very safe. In all an excellent stay.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Maru Maru Hotel
My second time staying at Maru Maru- overall it offers bang for buck with location and room size. There will be hiccups with slowness of staff- for example my laundry order was delayed but I had to call 3 times until I was finally told it was delayed. Junior level Wait staff and front desk reception ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Tembo B&B Apartments
I absolutely loved this hotel. The location was perfect, it was in the heart of stone town. Felt very safe, also felt like you were living like a local. The room was very spacious. The food was great. Breakfast had many options & the food from the restaurant was a 10/10. There’s also many things ...
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Dhow Palace Hotel
Very clean. Very friendly staff. Great breakfast. Great location. Nice architecture and decoration.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
