Stone Town Travel Guide
Zanzibar Town
Visit Stone Town
Popular places to visit
Forodhani Gardens
4/5(10 reviews)
Relax in this scenic tree-filled oceanside park that transforms into a lively and busy seafood market after the sun goes down.
Slave Market
4/5(30 reviews)
An Anglican cathedral now stands on this site where slaves once suffered before being sold into harsh servitude.
Old Fort
4/5(22 reviews)
Browse the stalls of the courtyard market and attend festivals in the amphitheater in the oldest site in the historic center.
Christ Church Cathedral
4/5(9 reviews)
Admire the coral stone design and see the museum and memorial of this church that was built to celebrate the end of slavery.
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.
House of Wonders
3.5/5(4 reviews)
See one of the early buildings of Zanzibar’s modern development, with wide verandas overlooking the ocean and relics from the late 1800s.
Things to do
Quad Adventures in Zanzibar: Nungwi / Kendwa
Rp706.370
per traveller
Zanzibar: Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank Tour with Lunch
Rp610.803
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Private Stone Town +Spice Farm and Prison Island Tour
Rp1.838.760
per adult
Top hotels in Stone Town
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! (922 reviews)
The hotel was lovely and the stafd were all very nice and friendly
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Shangani Street Zanzibar Town
The price is Rp6.466.957 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
Rp6.466.957
Rp7.638.000 total
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
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! (265 reviews)
Yes but there is a strong smell of mold in many spots.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Kelele Square Zanzibar Town
Fully refundable
The price is Rp5.033.739 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
Rp5.033.739
Rp5.956.300 total
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (241 reviews)
The room was beautiful and very clean. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. The food was wonderful. And a great location for walking around Stone Town which was very safe. In all an excellent stay.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Maru Maru Hotel
Gizenga Street, Shangani Zanzibar Town Zanzibar
The price is Rp4.187.500 per night from 31 Dec to 1 Jan
Rp4.187.500
Rp5.083.625 total
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
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! (566 reviews)
My second time staying at Maru Maru- overall it offers bang for buck with location and room size. There will be hiccups with slowness of staff- for example my laundry order was delayed but I had to call 3 times until I was finally told it was delayed. Junior level Wait staff and front desk reception ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Tembo B&B Apartments
Shangani St. Zanzibar Town Mjini Magharibi
The price is Rp1.055.935 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
Rp1.055.935
Rp1.381.825 total
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (119 reviews)
I absolutely loved this hotel. The location was perfect, it was in the heart of stone town. Felt very safe, also felt like you were living like a local. The room was very spacious. The food was great. Breakfast had many options & the food from the restaurant was a 10/10. There’s also many things ...
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Dhow Palace Hotel
Kenyatta Road / Baghani Street Zanzibar Town
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (344 reviews)
Very clean. Very friendly staff. Great breakfast. Great location. Nice architecture and decoration.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 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.
