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Top Trending Hotels Near Stone Town, Zanzibar Town

Emerson Spice Hotel
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Emerson Spice Hotel

3.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (77)
"Incredibly historic building with unique individually decorated rooms! Perfect location for walking around Stonetown. Delicious breakfast served on rooftop! Request Belle room if you don't want a lot of stairs. It has a huge balcony along the front of the building so it's fun to see tourists stop and take photos!"
Emerson Spice Hotel
Freddie Mercury Apartments
Outdoor dining

Freddie Mercury Apartments

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
"Great area, this is literally the building where Freddie Mercury lived, apartment with unique old zanzibari character, great location - near to beach, stone town and night market, great breakfast. Loved it."
Freddie Mercury Apartments
Bellissimo Boutique Hotel
Exterior

Bellissimo Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"The staff was remarkably accommodating. The morning breakfast was stellar and free! The air conditioning excellent. We would definitely return. "
The price is P9,933
P11,876 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Bellissimo Boutique Hotel
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Courtyard

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (380)
"My room was very clean and well decorated.staff was helpful . The view was pictures. "
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
Bar (on property)

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (33)
"The hotel was clean good food & Every one was very helpful & Nice I will always book with Neela when in stone town "
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
Tembo B&B Apartments
Terrace/patio

Tembo B&B Apartments

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (102)
"Great staff and great location. "
Tembo B&B Apartments
Forodhani Park Hotel
Terrace/patio

Forodhani Park Hotel

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (120)
"Excellent location. "
Forodhani Park Hotel
Dhow Palace Hotel
Property entrance

Dhow Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (330)
"Warm and friendly and very helpful staff"
Dhow Palace Hotel
Spice Tree by Turaco
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views

Spice Tree by Turaco

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (494)
"Stone Town!"
The price is P7,988
P9,754 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Spice Tree by Turaco
Maru Maru Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Maru Maru Hotel

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (536)
"Very comfortable beds, clean bathroom, air-conditioned, great rooftop restaurant, live entertainment, central location."
Maru Maru Hotel
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, lifeguards on site

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (228)
"This was a great stay "
The price is P19,312
P22,775 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Zanzibar Coffee House
Exterior

Zanzibar Coffee House

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (75)
"A beautiful hotel, with lovely friendly happy staff, who always gave a huge morning welcome at breakfast time. Delicious healthy breakfast and the best coffee, I've tasted in a long time, I had to go back for another. I felt very safe and it's in a great location to get to/from the ferry and to walk around to the shops and restaurants. "
The price is P6,103
P7,018 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Zanzibar Coffee House
Tembo House Hotel
3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers

Tembo House Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (832)
"Excellent location, great breakfast. All staff really friendly and always there to help. Definitely recommend the tembo if you are in stone town."
Tembo House Hotel
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
Balcony view

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (21)
"Great staff, helpful in arranging tours"
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
Hanaia House
Courtyard

Hanaia House

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (24)
"super friendly workers breakfast was great great location thry also have wifi"
Hanaia House
Emerson on Hurumzi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Middle Eastern cuisine

Emerson on Hurumzi

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (19)
"Beautifully unique rooms. Super friendly and kind staff. Definitely recommend the dinner on the rooftop. Everything was amazing!"
The price is P6,152
P7,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Emerson on Hurumzi
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Interior detail

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (137)
"Great staff… bathrooms could use a refresh.. great location.. though a bit difficult to find.. overall.. outstanding value .. the staff are superb!!!"
The price is P7,338
P9,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (248)
"Wonderful hotel and breakfast!"
The price is P23,033
P27,167 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Horizon Palace
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Horizon Palace

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (14)
"In general a nice stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room had a nice aircondition (although the room was quite dark). The rooftop was nice with some nice views and the location is really good. The breakfast was a bit limited, but so was it everywhere else we stayed in Tanzania. Overall a really nice option for a few days in Stonetown. "
The price is P4,208
P6,141 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Horizon Palace
Jafferji House
Living area

Jafferji House

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (195)
"This hotel is a beautiful old original Arab style house in stone town full of original features and decor. Staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. I rea example of a comfortable hotel with the genuine Swahili coast experience"
The price is P6,471
P7,441 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Jafferji House
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Frequently asked questions

What is Stone Town like?

Stone Town is a historic neighborhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Be sure to check out Slave Market and Old Fort as part of your Stone Town travel plans.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Stone Town?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Emerson Spice Hotel is the highest ranked property in Stone Town. This hotel offers 2 restaurants and free breakfast. Other favorite options in the area include Upendo House Hotel and Park Hyatt Zanzibar.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Stone Town area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Zanzibar Town, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 140 Stone Town hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Stone Town, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Stone Town.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Stone Town?

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What are the top things to see and do in Stone Town?

Stone Town's sights and attractions like House of Wonders, Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), and Freddie Mercury Museum offer insight into the local culture. You could also plan a visit to Slave Market or Old Fort while you're in the neighborhood. Christ Church Cathedral, Hamamni Persian Baths, and Shakti Temple are just a few of the places to visit in and around Stone Town. While you're out sightseeing, Darajani Market and Jaw's Corner are a couple of additional sights to visit in Zanzibar Town.