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A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden cabinet, and a stone floor.

A wooden balcony with vertical slats, a potted plant, and a white wall.

A wooden staircase with potted plants on the railing and a bench with cushions.

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Mbweni Ruins

Iris

฿3,523

฿4,051 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.

A room with a large window, a wooden cabinet, a table with chairs, and a hanging canopy.

A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Mbweni Ruins

Julie

฿3,516

฿4,304 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A woman sitting by a pool with a large planter and lush greenery in the background.

A traditional building with multiple balconies, a courtyard with potted plants, and a palm tree.

A hallway with yellow walls, ornate doors, and a stone floor.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a small table, and a wooden cabinet.

3. Kholle House

Stone Town, 0.9 km from Mbweni Ruins

catherine

฿2,693

฿5,057 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a modern bathroom.

A hallway with a large arched doorway, two upholstered chairs, a round table, and three large woven vases.

A bar area with a rustic wooden bar counter, a large mirror above the counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

A beach scene with a couple walking hand in hand, boats in the water, and people in the background.

4. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Mbweni Ruins

Aysha

฿11,227

฿13,245 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.

A spacious lounge with comfortable seating, large windows with views of the sea, and ornate ceiling designs.

A seaside patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.

An interior with high ceilings, arched doorways, and hanging chandeliers.

5. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

Natasha

฿11,023

฿13,068 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a blue wall.

A narrow street with a boutique hotel named Shaba Boutique Hotel. There are wooden chairs and tables outside the hotel, and a potted plant is visible.

A breakfast buffet with various pastries, bread, and condiments.

A living room with a grey sofa, colorful cushions, and a floral arrangement.

6. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Mbweni Ruins

Melanie

฿2,812

฿3,560 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.

A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.

7. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Mbweni Ruins

Przemek

฿2,991

฿3,963 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A wooden deck with a hammock, chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with ocean views, and traditional wooden lattice window frames.

A beach with a wooden boat and a lounge chair with a cushion.

A spacious lobby with high wooden ceilings and intricate woodwork. There is a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk with a computer and a red sign.

8. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

Antonio

฿11,787

฿13,881 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a mirror, a shelf with a clock, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

A kitchen with a coffee maker, two bottles, a microwave, and various kitchenware on a wooden table.

A wooden ladder shelf unit in a room with tiled flooring, a patterned ceiling, and a wooden door.

A living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden cabinet, and a chandelier.

9. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Mbweni Ruins

Abdulmunim

฿2,557

฿2,940 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A traditional Moroccan setting with patterned cushions, wooden furniture, and metal trays, overlooking a coastal view with boats.

A room with a checkered floor, antique furniture, a canopy bed, and a view of the outside.

A cozy room with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and a traditional rug.

A rooftop seating area with patterned cushions and traditional decor, overlooking a harbor with boats.

10. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Mbweni Ruins

Victoria

฿6,676

฿7,939 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

11. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Mbweni Ruins

Grazyna

฿2,990

฿3,766 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and blue bedding, a canopy bed, and a view of the sea.

A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

12. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Mbweni Ruins

Joseph

฿2,292

฿2,963 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A bathtub with a tiled mosaic floor, candles, and bottles of water.

A building with a traditional architectural style, featuring ornate balconies and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A balcony with a table set for a meal, featuring a teapot, cups, and a plate of food.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toiletries, and towels.

13. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Mbweni Ruins

Cherine

฿4,453

฿5,448 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, and a small table with a chair.

A modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a sunset in the background.

14. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

Gianfranco

฿4,773

฿5,815 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".

A courtyard with potted plants, a wooden staircase, and a sign above the entrance.

A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.

A narrow corridor with a wooden door, a white wall, and a metal gate.

15. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Mbweni Ruins

lucy

฿1,583

฿2,992 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A courtyard with a wooden pergola, seating area, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A dining area with rustic wooden tables and chairs, white walls, and artwork.

A home office with a desk, computer, and various decorative items on shelves.

16. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

Arjun

฿6,328

฿7,539 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A traditional building with a balcony, wooden lattice railings, and white curtains.

A room with two four-poster beds with white canopies, a wooden sofa, a coffee table with books, and a cowhide rug.

A dimly lit room with a bathtub, candles, and decorative lanterns.

A spacious hallway with a wooden ceiling, potted plants, a red sofa, and a wooden door at the end.

17. Jafferji House

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

"We stayed in the Mercury room. The room was fine. The windows are coloured glass with no window coverings so it gets bright when the sun comes up. The walls are thin so you can hear outside noise but it’s not loud. Good air conditioning, fan and there was a mosquito net. There is a sort of mothball smell but that’s likely from bug spray. Staff were nice and courteous. The breakfast was decent and there was a nice view of the Old Fort. The hotel is located in a main tourist shopping area."

Gianfranco

฿4,234

฿4,869 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a reception area with a TV.

A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, and potted plants.

A covered outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by wicker furniture and palm trees in the background.

18. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

leonid

฿1,945

฿2,760 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A dining table with a lamp, chairs, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

A building with a balcony, a wooden door, and a window with a wooden frame.

A narrow pathway leading to a seating area with a bench and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a large arched window.

A narrow courtyard with a wooden balcony and a pathway lined with plants.

19. The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Mbweni Ruins

Caridad

฿3,637

฿4,507 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A breakfast table set with bread, a jug, and a glass of orange juice.

A traditional room with a wooden cabinet, a large arched window, and a red carpet.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a large, ornate rug. There are several wooden chairs and a sofa arranged around a central area with a small table.

A room with a wooden chair, a table, a potted plant, and a rug.

20. Hiliki House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Mbweni Ruins

Kathleen

฿1,280

฿1,472 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Mbweni Ruins

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
Emerson Spice Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 121 reviews	View
Kholle House	9.4 Exceptional 79 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 45 reviews	View
Park Hyatt Zanzibar	9.4 Exceptional 285 reviews	View

Top Mbweni Ruins Hotel Reviews

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Very recommended! Amazing hotel! Great location. Extremely helpful staff!!!"

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

8/10 Good

"L hotel est plutôt mignon mais nous avons eu une chambre en bas a côté de la réception et côté rue. C etait plutôt bruyant. Le wifi n est pas bon.dans les chambre. Il est bien situé pour visiter. Le petit dejeuner est bien Pour une nuit c est bien pour.ma.part pas plus"

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, helpful staff, excellent breakfast, beautiful historic building."

Tembo House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Our stay here was fine. The hotel is right on the water with a great proximity to StoneTown shopping and the sights. The breakfast was very good and the staff was helpful. Recommended!"

Spice Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I love staying in Stonetown and this was the perfect location. The staff was very nice and the accommodations were satisfactory. It is an older property, as are most accommodations in Stonetown but the room was clean, the bed was comfortable and it was a pleasant stay. "

Tembo Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great hotel!"

Tarawanda House By Stawi

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, great staff. Be wary of a lack of breakfast options, more than made up for with great rooms!"

Maru Maru Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Très bien situé"

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Really good value for money, location is good and staff were very friendly."

Other attractions near Mbweni Ruins

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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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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People's Palace Museum

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at People's Palace Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Zanzibar Town. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

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Marahubi Palace

You can learn about the history of Zanzibar Town when you stop by Marahubi Palace. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Freddie Mercury Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Freddie Mercury Museum during your trip to Zanzibar Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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St. Joseph's Cathedral

St. Joseph's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Zanzibar Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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The Ancient Door of Stone Town

You can find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you stop by The Ancient Door of Stone Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Jaw's Corner

You can find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you stop by Jaw's Corner. 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, Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and People's Palace Museum. Old Fort, Slave Market and Hamamni Persian Baths 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. Zanzibar Coffee House

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

3. Kholle House

4. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

5. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

6. Shaba Boutique Hotel

7. Maru Maru Hotel

8. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

9. Hanaia House

10. Emerson on Hurumzi

11. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

12. Dhow Palace Hotel

13. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

14. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

15. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

16. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

17. Jafferji House

18. Spice Palace Hotel

19. The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

20. Hiliki House

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Top Mbweni Ruins Hotel Reviews

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Tembo Palace Hotel

Tarawanda House By Stawi

Maru Maru Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

Other attractions near Mbweni Ruins

Shangani Beach

Old Fort

People's Palace Museum

Marahubi Palace

Freddie Mercury Museum

St. Joseph's Cathedral

The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Jaw's Corner

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