The Best Hotels Closest to Old Fort in Zanzibar Town - 2026 Updated Prices

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

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.

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

1. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Julie

฿3,617

฿4,429 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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 person sitting by a window with a view of a building and palm trees.

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

2. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Alexander

฿9,856

฿11,666 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A room with a balcony, a bed, and curtains.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.

A modern restaurant with teal chairs and wooden tables, a central counter with a TV, and patterned columns.

3. Elephantohotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

duane

฿3,946

฿4,807 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

An outdoor cafe with wooden furniture and a central bar area.

A room with a bed, a table, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outside.

A staircase with wooden railings, a bench, and two windows with wooden frames.

A room with a high ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread, a wooden chair, a small table, and a wardrobe with hanging clothes.

4. Habari House

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Marcus

฿2,777

฿3,460 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

A traditional building with ornate balconies and a palm tree.

5. Kholle House

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Old Fort

catherine

฿2,794

฿5,230 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

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

6. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

MOMO

฿2,657

฿3,594 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

7. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Grazyna

฿2,631

฿3,362 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

A staircase with wooden railings, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

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.

8. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Old Fort

Melanie

฿3,263

฿4,088 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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

A buffet with various desserts and fruits, a person in the background, and a view of the sea through large windows.

9. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Possenta C

฿11,430

฿13,548 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and a tray with two glasses of red drink.

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

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

10. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

Phillip

฿1,735

฿2,264 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 checkered floor, a wooden chair, a table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.

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

11. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Victoria

฿5,262

฿6,320 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

A room with a bed under a canopy, a wooden chair with red cushions, and a painting on the wall.

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.

12. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Greig

฿4,252

฿5,226 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

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.

13. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Abdulmunim

฿1,973

฿2,269 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A beach with sun loungers and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

A buffet with various fruits and sliced meats.

A room with ornate furniture, a large window with colorful stained glass, and a view of the sea.

A white building with multiple windows and doors, featuring wooden shutters and balconies.

14. Tembo B&B Apartments

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort

฿1,962

฿2,592 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 hallway with wooden doors, arched windows, and wall-mounted lights.

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

15. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Gianfranco

฿4,845

฿5,908 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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 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.

A pool area with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

16. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Gita

฿10,103

฿11,954 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.

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.

17. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Joseph

฿2,346

฿3,034 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central open area with a view to the upper level.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy, a sofa, a coffee table, and a cowhide rug.

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

18. Jafferji House

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

EMMANUEL

฿3,956

฿4,549 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A narrow alleyway with buildings on either side, featuring wooden doors and a tiled floor.

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

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

19. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

Arjun

฿5,920

฿7,076 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A large hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and a courtyard.

A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

20. Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort

Victoria

฿3,508

฿4,370 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Old Fort

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Emerson Spice Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 125 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
Elephantohotel	9.4 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Habari House	9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews	View
Kholle House	9.4 Exceptional 79 reviews	View

Top Old Fort Hotel Reviews

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in the middle of the old city, very clean, staff very nice. Their restaurant was good. No pool (just saying this because some reviews make it look like there is a pool)."

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel"

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

"Les déjeuners sont ordinaires pour le prix cependant le souper super et les happy hours aussi"

Spice Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Rooms were the perfect size for my needs. I w as traveling to Zanzibar on business."

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Everything and Everyone was excellent. Only complaint is that the extra room we paid for only became available at noon when we expected it to be available at 10am as mentioned at the reception when we booked it for half day."

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely oasis of calm amidst the Zanzibar chaos. Very friendly attentive staff. Would definitely recommend ….."

Emerson Spice Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Russell and the Emerson Soice team made us feel welcome from start to finish. A fabulous building with lots of history and in a great location in Stonetown. The rooms were all very individually themed and the bed was very comfortable. The fans and ac were welcomed for the warmer nights. The hotel private a great breakfast of fresh fruit, juice, eggs, pastries tea and coffee on the roof top tea house restaurant. Great views of Stonetown ! The Secret Garden restaurant served some lovely fresh dishes and drinks and there is live local music a couple of nights a week. Overall I’d highly recommend the Emerson Spice Hotel and thanks for a great stay (and thanks for the late checkout too)"

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Mizangani Seafront Hotel was an amazing, atmospheric bit of old Zanzibar looking out on the Stone Town harbor, and across from the Dar es Salaam ferry landing. They served a wonderful breakfast on the veranda. The reception and breakfast staff were very helpful and gave us a warm welcome. Our room was spacious and filled with beautiful Zanzibari details."

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean but had misty smell and little small rooms"

Other attractions near Old Fort

A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.

Forodhani Gardens

8.4/10 (274 reviews)

Relax in this scenic tree-filled oceanside park that transforms into a lively and busy seafood market after the sun goes down.

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A historical building with a balcony, columns, and a sign reading "Makumbusho Kuu Beit El Aajab National Museum".

House of Wonders

7.6/10 (162 reviews)

See one of the early buildings of Zanzibar’s modern development, with wide verandas overlooking the ocean and relics from the late 1800s.

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Zanzibar Night Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Zanzibar Night Market during your stay in Zanzibar Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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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 walkable area.

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Beit el-Sahel

8.4/10 (29 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Zanzibar Town. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the 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 Old Fort?

Old Fort is located in a historic area of Zanzibar Town known for its beautiful beaches and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 228 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Old Fort?

Adjacent to Old Fort, 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 Spice Palace Hotel and Park Hyatt Zanzibar.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Old Fort?

Expedia has 228 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Old Fort.

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

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Old Fort.

What can I see and do near Old Fort?

Study the collections at House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury Museum or Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum). Sights like Slave Market, Mbweni Ruins and Hamamni Persian Baths are must-sees while exploring the area. Local parks like Forodhani Gardens, Chapwani Island and Prison Island are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Old Fort hotels

1. Emerson Spice Hotel

2. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

3. Elephantohotel

4. Habari House

5. Kholle House

6. Maru Maru Hotel

7. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

8. Shaba Boutique Hotel

9. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

11. Emerson on Hurumzi

12. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

13. Hanaia House

14. Tembo B&B Apartments

15. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

16. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

17. Dhow Palace Hotel

18. Jafferji House

19. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

20. Tembo House Hotel

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Top Old Fort Hotel Reviews

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Maru Maru Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Other attractions near Old Fort

Forodhani Gardens

House of Wonders

Zanzibar Night Market

Freddie Mercury Museum

St. Joseph's Cathedral

The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Beit el-Sahel

Jaw's Corner

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