Zanzibar Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large, ornate, white, geometric structure with intricate patterns and a central glass window.
A park with large trees, a gazebo, and people sitting on benches.
A market stall with handmade masks, colorful textiles, and jewelry.
A large sail hanging from a wooden structure in an indoor setting with tiled floors and columns.
A colorful display of hanging ornaments in a shop.

Where to stay in Zanzibar Town

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Stone Town

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 Hamamni Persian Baths.

Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

4 out of 5
Forodhani Street Zanzibar Town
The price is 2.928.315 ₫ per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
2.928.315 ₫
3.630.162 ₫ total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (997 reviews)
"We had a pleasant time at the hotel. Definitely enjoyed the morning buffet. It was so nice. A the was super friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Tembo House Hotel
Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Shangani Street Zanzibar Town
The price is 13.293.021 ₫ per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
13.293.021 ₫
15.602.034 ₫ total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (281 reviews)
"All the staff were amazing especially the concierge manager and management"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo B&B Apartments

4 out of 5
Shangani St. Zanzibar Town Mjini Magharibi
The price is 1.712.426 ₫ per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
1.712.426 ₫
2.231.890 ₫ total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Freddie Mercury Museum and Shangani Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (137 reviews)
"I was mislead. I knew my room wasn't in the main hotel building, but it was supposed to be right across the street (where there was another nice building) Instead, I had to walk past two buildings, through a little parking lot, and down a muddy alley to get to my building. I think I paid extra for ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Tembo B&B Apartments
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ZAURA ZANZIBAR

ZAURA ZANZIBAR

3.5 out of 5
Stone Town, Kahawa House Zanzibar Town Zanzibar
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mbweni Ruins and ...
8/10 Very good! (1 review)
"Room was clean and practical although smaller than what it looks like in the photos. Ideal for a couple of nights in Stone Town."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

ZAURA ZANZIBAR
Antonio Garden Hotel

Antonio Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
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 ...
8.2/10 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

Antonio Garden Hotel
Ayaa Apartments

Ayaa Apartments

3.5 out of 5
House Number 40 Zanzibar Town Mjini Magharibi Region
Stay at this apartment in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Kariakoo Amusement Park and Peace ...
6/10 (1 review)
Stor leilighet, men noe skittent
"Fin leilighet som fylte våre behov! Det ene soverommet har to dobbeltsenger. Air condition fungerte ikke på dette rommet. Det var en romslig og fin leilighet, men dårlig renhold ved ankomst."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Ayaa Apartments
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Stay near popular Zanzibar Town attractions

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Shangani Beach

8.4/10 (171 reviews)
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 culturally rich area.
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A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, a thatched-roof hut, and a pier extending into the sea.

Bububu

A beach with clear turquoise waters and a sandy shore.

Mbweni