The Best Hotels Closest to Mbweni Ruins in Zanzibar Town - 2026 Updated Prices

Q: What's the area like around Mbweni Ruins?

Mbweni Ruins is located in a historic area of Zanzibar Town known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 233 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Q: Where is the best place to stay near Mbweni Ruins?

Adjacent to Mbweni Ruins, Tembo House Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good options within a short distance include Park Hyatt Zanzibar and Tembo B&B Apartments .

Q: How many hotels will I be able to find near Mbweni Ruins?

Expedia has 233 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Mbweni Ruins.

Q: If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mbweni Ruins, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Mbweni Ruins.

Q: What can I see and do near Mbweni Ruins?

You'll want to browse the collections at House of Wonders, People's Palace Museum and Freddie Mercury Museum. Old Fort, Hamamni Persian Baths and Slave Market are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Forodhani Gardens, Prison Island and Chapwani Island.

Our top choices for Mbweni Ruins hotels

Room (Violetta) | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

1. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Mbweni Ruins

Julie

Rp2.361.092 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

2. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Mbweni Ruins

Amber

Rp1.612.890 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

3. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

James

Rp10.649.555 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Jul - 25 Jul

Superior Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

4. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Mbweni Ruins

Aysha

Rp9.856.908 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

Basic Double Room | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

5. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Mbweni Ruins

Melanie

Rp2.368.225 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jul - 22 Jul

6. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Mbweni Ruins

Dean

Rp2.054.786 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

7. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Mbweni Ruins

Przemek

Rp2.044.786 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Jul - 1 Aug

8. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Mbweni Ruins

lucy

Rp2.075.692 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

9. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

leonid

Rp1.578.573 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

10. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Mbweni Ruins

Mickey

Rp2.383.493 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jul - 24 Jul

11. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

Antonio

Rp7.614.633 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

12. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

Ketan

Rp3.189.938 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

13. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

Arjun

Rp4.135.271 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

Grand Suite, Bathtub | Deep-soaking bathtub

14. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Mbweni Ruins

Marisa

Rp2.532.638 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jul - 23 Jul

15. Emerald Palm Courtyard Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Mbweni Ruins

Muhammad

Rp1.433.680 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

16. Hiliki House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Mbweni Ruins

Kathleen

Rp1.577.111 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

17. Island Paradise Inn

1.3 km from Mbweni Ruins

"The property was in a good location to get to Stone Town and the ferry. Booking thru Expedia led to some confusion at checkout as their Expedia payment system was initially declined so we had to go on Expedia chat followed by a phone call to the facility to straighten everything out. Expedia could make that process much less confusing. The included breakfast was a nice treat and while I mostly take the stairs, the elevator was not working for half our stay. Overall though the stay was lovely...

Ann

Rp1.449.809 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

18. The Swahili House

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Mbweni Ruins

Patrick

Rp2.781.396 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

19. Tarawanda House By Stawi

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

Yongo

Rp834.670 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

20. Forodhani Park Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

Al

Rp2.451.593 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

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Compare popular hotels close to Mbweni Ruins

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Emerson Spice Hotel	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 119 reviews	View
Hanaia House	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 37 reviews	View
Park Hyatt Zanzibar	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 281 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 42 reviews	View
Shaba Boutique Hotel	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 24 reviews	View

Top Mbweni Ruins Hotel Reviews

Tembo Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"The place is nice. However, the advertisement about tempo palace was deceiving. We thought the tempo palace was on the beach as per pictures that we saw. However, even though you have access to the beach and pools at tempo hotel, tempo palace is in a different side with old building views. We were not allowed to check in early. There were fixing the bathroom by the pool. There were dust all over the place and hanging the whole afternoon We tried to take a nap after a long flight but we couldn't bc of the noise. When we told them about the situation, they offered to give us a room on a different level on the same tempo palace which didn't make sense. We stayed where we were. The magnets tried to accomodate but they couldn't. It was disappointing. They tried to provide us a late checkout and a place to shower. We checked out early so we we had other plans. When we ask to shower, they told us a couple was using the room that we need to wait 10 min. That 10 min ended up being over one hour. It was disappointing. I had to call the manger for us to get a room to shower. I wish they make it easy for us. It was disappointing. Besides that the food was good."

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Hotel is very nice for family solo or two people it’s in prime are of stone town and access to basically all restaurants and facilities The General Manager is very kind and helpful to guide and even to facilitate special requests like food and other."

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A calm sea at sunset with several boats and a large ship in the distance.

Shangani Beach

8.4/10 (171 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mbweni Ruins?

Mbweni Ruins is located in a historic area of Zanzibar Town known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 233 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Mbweni Ruins?

Adjacent to Mbweni Ruins, Tembo House Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good options within a short distance include Park Hyatt Zanzibar and Tembo B&B Apartments.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Mbweni Ruins?

Expedia has 233 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Mbweni Ruins.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mbweni Ruins, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Mbweni Ruins.

What can I see and do near Mbweni Ruins?

You'll want to browse the collections at House of Wonders, People's Palace Museum and Freddie Mercury Museum. Old Fort, Hamamni Persian Baths and Slave Market are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Forodhani Gardens, Prison Island and Chapwani Island.

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Our top choices for Mbweni Ruins hotels

1. Emerson Spice Hotel

2. Hanaia House

3. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

4. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

5. Shaba Boutique Hotel

6. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

7. Maru Maru Hotel

8. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

9. Spice Palace Hotel

10. Emerson on Hurumzi

11. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

12. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

13. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

14. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

15. Emerald Palm Courtyard Hotel

16. Hiliki House

17. Island Paradise Inn

18. The Swahili House

19. Tarawanda House By Stawi

20. Forodhani Park Hotel

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Top Mbweni Ruins Hotel Reviews

Tembo Palace Hotel

Hotels near other Mbweni Ruins attractions

Shangani Beach

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