3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
Stone town is very dirty and old. A lot of hawkers.
Zanzibar Town Travel Guide
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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! (909 reviews)
Clean and good service. Breakfast good, maybee Cheese to the bread we missed. Good occupation in Stone Town.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Shangani Street Zanzibar Town
The price is 9.453.431 ₫ per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
9.453.431 ₫
11.187.898 ₫ total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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! (261 reviews)
An absolute gem of a hotel! The building is absolutely beautiful and feels like it has been there forever, even in the new parts. The room was spotless, the bed incredibly comfortable and the bathroom was lovely. They filter their water so you can use the taps no problem to brush teeth but they provide ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Maru Maru Hotel
Gizenga Street, Shangani Zanzibar Town Zanzibar
Stay at this beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (562 reviews)
Lhôtel est bien placé dans la vieille ville, pas très loin de la mer et des attractions touristiques principales. La chambre était spacieuse, la literie confortable et le service impeccable. Malheureusement, elle donnait sur une cour intérieure très bruyante vers 6 H du matin lorsque les employés ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
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.
Villa Andrea
Chukwani Zanzibar Town Mjini Magharibi Region
Stay at this beach villa in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Kariakoo Amusement Park and Peace Memorial ...
The hostess was very accommodating and really wonderful. She made sure everything was taken care of, and truly was pride of ownership. Wonderful oceanfront property with a small swimming pool. I hope to return again in the future.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
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
Seafarers Loft
pipiwaldi Zanzibar Town Ugunja
Stay at this apartment in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and climate control. Popular attractions Jaw's Corner and The Ancient Door of Stone Town ...
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
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 culturally rich area.
Forodhani Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Forodhani Gardens, a lovely green space in Zanzibar Town. Stroll along the area's seaside 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 beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
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.
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.
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.
- Shangani Beach
- Forodhani Gardens
- Slave Market
- Old Fort
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Chapwani Island
- House of Wonders
- Malindi Mosque
- Darajani Market
- Mbweni Ruins
- Hamamni Persian Baths
- Freddie Mercury Museum
- Livingstone's House
- Beit el-Sahel
- Marahubi Palace
- Peace Memorial Museum
- Jaw's Corner
- Masingini Forest
