The Best Hotels Closest to St. Joseph's Cathedral in Zanzibar Town - 2026 Updated Prices

Q: What's the area like around St. Joseph's Cathedral?

St. Joseph's Cathedral is located in Zanzibar Town. This historic area is known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 235 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Q: What's the best place to stay close to St. Joseph's Cathedral?

Adjacent to St. Joseph's Cathedral, 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 close by include Park Hyatt Zanzibar and Tembo B&B Apartments .

Q: How many hotels will I find close to St. Joseph's Cathedral?

Expedia has 235 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from St. Joseph's Cathedral.

Q: If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. Joseph's Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to St. Joseph's Cathedral.

Q: What can I see and do near St. Joseph's Cathedral?

House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury Museum and People's Palace Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Old Fort, Hamamni Persian Baths and Slave Market to learn a bit about the area. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Forodhani Gardens, Prison Island or Chapwani Island.

Our top choices for St. Joseph's Cathedral hotels

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

Thomas

฿4,178 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

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

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

Julie

฿4,439 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

3. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

Amber

฿3,032 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

4. Habari House

Stone Town, 0.2 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

Nadine

฿3,468 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

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

5. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.2 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

Aysha

฿16,104 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

6. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

Melanie

฿4,453 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

7. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.1 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

lucy

฿3,903 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

8. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

Ketan

฿5,998 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

Grand Suite, Bathtub | Deep-soaking bathtub

9. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

Marisa

฿6,464 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

10. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.3 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

Mickey

฿4,481 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

11. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

Antonio

฿14,317 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

12. Jafferji House

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

LeKeitha

฿4,681 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

13. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

Arjun

฿7,775 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

14. Emerald Palm Courtyard Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

Muhammad

฿2,696 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

15. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.3 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

James

฿20,023 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

16. Hiliki House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

Kathleen

฿1,868 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

17. Island Paradise Inn

1.2 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

"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

฿2,726 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

18. Forodhani Park Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

Al

฿4,609 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

19. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

leonid

฿2,968 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Double Room | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

20. Vivi Cafe B&B

Stone Town, 0.2 km from St. Joseph's Cathedral

Violet

฿1,255 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to St. Joseph's Cathedral

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Zanzibar Coffee House	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 103 reviews	View
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
Habari House	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 42 reviews	View

Top St. Joseph's Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Tarawanda House By Stawi

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and nice. Staff were helpful. Breakfast is small so not enough to leave you feeling full. Walking distance to different places to shop and eat. Private bathroom is the best option to get. No elevators, keep that in mind if you have heavy luggage or a lot of luggage. They only do checkin from 2pm to 6pm, so try to arrange a later checkin way in advance if you need to. I would stay here again. We had a nice stay."

Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The buildings are historic and beautifully and respectfully transformed. Our room was in the annex across the street, a family-sized apartment. It was so comfortable and the bathroom was particularly beautifully imagined and tiled. The hotel amenities are great without being over the top. The terrace overlooking pool and beach are comfortable and gracious. Every single staff member we have interacted with has been lovely and helpful. The breakfast buffet is extensive, with Western-friendly choices but also an extensive Swahili selection as well; the lunch we recently ordered by the pool (from the Indian part of the menu) was delicious. I would recommend this hotel to anyone and would stay here again myself the next time I am here."

Zanzibar Coffee House

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property with excellent food and coffee. The staff was very kind and helpful. The rooftop breakfast was a nice respite from the busy town. I felt very secure staying there with security on all night. They were helpful with recommendations for sightseeing and other restaurants. I was able to leave my bags locked up for a late checkout. Transfers to and from the airport were quick and seemless. Very nice place to start your stay on Zanzibar."

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."

Hotels near other St. Joseph's Cathedral attractions

An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.

Old Fort

8.2/10 (437 reviews)

Browse the stalls of the courtyard market and attend festivals in the amphitheater in the oldest site in the historic center.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. Joseph's Cathedral?

St. Joseph's Cathedral is located in Zanzibar Town. This historic area is known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 235 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to St. Joseph's Cathedral?

Adjacent to St. Joseph's Cathedral, 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 close by include Park Hyatt Zanzibar and Tembo B&B Apartments.

How many hotels will I find close to St. Joseph's Cathedral?

Expedia has 235 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from St. Joseph's Cathedral.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. Joseph's Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to St. Joseph's Cathedral.

What can I see and do near St. Joseph's Cathedral?

House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury Museum and People's Palace Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Old Fort, Hamamni Persian Baths and Slave Market to learn a bit about the area. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Forodhani Gardens, Prison Island or Chapwani Island.

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Our top choices for St. Joseph's Cathedral hotels

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

3. Hanaia House

4. Habari House

5. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

6. Shaba Boutique Hotel

7. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

8. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

9. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

10. Emerson on Hurumzi

11. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

12. Jafferji House

13. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

14. Emerald Palm Courtyard Hotel

15. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

16. Hiliki House

17. Island Paradise Inn

18. Forodhani Park Hotel

19. Spice Palace Hotel

20. Vivi Cafe B&B

Compare popular hotels close to St. Joseph's Cathedral

Top St. Joseph's Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Tarawanda House By Stawi

Hotels near other St. Joseph's Cathedral attractions

Old Fort

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