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 House of Wonders.
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! (947 reviews)
Staff was exceptionally friendly. Location was perfect.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Tembo B&B Apartments
Shangani St. Zanzibar Town Mjini Magharibi
The price is 1.460.602 ₫ per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
1.460.602 ₫
1.940.372 ₫ total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (126 reviews)
The hotel was very clean and comfortable. The staff was amazing. I would definitely recommend this to others.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Shangani Street Zanzibar Town
The price is 8.994.322 ₫ per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
8.994.322 ₫
10.657.702 ₫ total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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! (272 reviews)
From the moment we walked in the door we were so welcomed and looked after. The staff were exceptionally helpful, the room was impeccable with the most gorgeous view over the ocean, and the room service was so friendly and clean. Our room was spotless, with a lovely turn down service and treats every ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 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 ...
8.2/10 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
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 ...
Darajani Apartment
Kiponda shop Street Zanzibar Town Mjini Magharibi Region
Stay at this apartment in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning or laundry services and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Darajani Market and Beit ...
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
4/5(10 reviews)
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.
Shangani Beach
4.5/5(3 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.
Slave Market
4/5(30 reviews)
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
4/5(22 reviews)
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
3.5/5(4 reviews)
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.
Christ Church Cathedral
4/5(9 reviews)
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.
- Forodhani Gardens
- Shangani Beach
- Slave Market
- Old Fort
- House of Wonders
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Hamamni Persian Baths
- Chapwani Island
- Malindi Mosque
- Freddie Mercury Museum
- Darajani Market
- Livingstone's House
- Beit el-Sahel
- Mbweni Ruins
- Marahubi Palace
- Jaw's Corner
- Peace Memorial Museum
- Masingini Forest
