Zanzibar Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Zanzibar Town
Where to stay in Zanzibar Town
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 House of Wonders.
Tembo House Hotel
"The breakfast was definitely an interesting and so the second day we went out for breakfast. Staff in the hotel was great! However the Halls echo big time so when a cleaning person or other staff members in the whole talking to the staff member it's so loud it literally will wake you up in the middle ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Tembo B&B Apartments
"Great ocean/beach location, breakfast had good selection. The on-site manager was very accommodating."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Antonio Garden Hotel
"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
ZAURA ZANZIBAR
Seafarers Loft
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 walkable area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Shangani Beach
- Slave Market
- Forodhani Gardens
- Old Fort
- House of Wonders
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Malindi Mosque
- Chapwani Island
- Darajani Market
- Mbweni Ruins
- Hamamni Persian Baths
- Beit el-Sahel
- Marahubi Palace
- Livingstone's House
- Freddie Mercury Museum
- Jaw's Corner
- Peace Memorial Museum
- Masingini Forest
