3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
15 Mar 2020Stone town is very dirty and old. A lot of hawkers.
Zanzibar Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort
Beit Al Ras, Kibweni Street, Zanzibar Town
The price is €95 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
€95
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Chapwani Island and Masingini ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (99 reviews)
"It’s was good, i enjoy my sea view too😊"
Reviewed on 11 May 2024
Tembo House Hotel
Forodhani Street, Zanzibar Town
Fully refundable
The price is €125 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
€125
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (640 reviews)
"It was a real authentic experience"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
The price is €505 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
€505
per night
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Stay at this 5-star 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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (216 reviews)
"Beautiful architecture in friendless of people. Enjoy the local foods and Plenty tourist excursions. Most important the place is fairly safe to walk around."
Reviewed on 28 May 2024
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.
Mama's House
Mzee khamis Street, Beit-el-raas, House 14, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Masingini Forest and Chapwani Island ...
Antonio Garden Hotel
Kajificheni St, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hamamni Persian Baths and Jaw's ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (61 reviews)
Clean, friendly and peaceful in old Stone Town
"Great staff, very clean room, well presented TV didn't work - only 1 Arabic channel Location - was not aware that could not get a car up to the premises and had to walk (not an issue in itself but would have been if I was with a suitcase & 1 or 2 other bags) as it is in the heart of the old town ..."
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2024
Romantic zanzibar stone house,five minutes to forodhani
Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region
Stay at this holiday home in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Shakti Temple and Beit el-Sahel (Palace ...
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
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 walkable area.
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.
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.
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
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.
Reviews of Zanzibar Town
4.4
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
1 Mar 2020Very welcoming , friendly people. Hi higly recommend this destination and stone town view hotel.
5/5 - Excellent
LB
20 Dec 2019Go north to Kendwa / Nungwi, it's a completely different world and pretty much paradise.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
17 Jun 2019One 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
3 Jun 2019Stone 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
11 Mar 2019Loved the beach at Kendwa rock, prison island, the people seemed honest, spice gardens was quite educative.