Stone Town Travel Guide
Zanzibar Town
Visit Stone Town
Popular places to visit
Forodhani Gardens
Relax in this scenic tree-filled oceanside park that transforms into a lively and busy seafood market after the sun goes down.
Slave Market
An Anglican cathedral now stands on this site where slaves once suffered before being sold into harsh servitude.
Old Fort
Browse the stalls of the courtyard market and attend festivals in the amphitheater in the oldest site in the historic center.
House of Wonders
See one of the early buildings of Zanzibar’s modern development, with wide verandas overlooking the ocean and relics from the late 1800s.
Christ Church Cathedral
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.
Things to do
Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice tour & Prison Island with Lunch
฿1,810
per adult
Zanzibar: Stone Town Historical Cultural Walking Guided Tour
฿698
per adult
Zanzibar: Transparent Kayak and Drone (with Pickup Included)
฿1,283
per adult
Zanzibar; Prison Island, Nakupenda, StoneTown Tour with BBQ
฿2,402
per adult
Top hotels in Stone Town
Tembo House Hotel
Forodhani Street Zanzibar Town
The price is ฿3,167 per night from 8 May to 9 May
฿3,167
฿4,342 total
8 May - 9 May
includes taxes & fees
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! (968 reviews)
The staff are very polite , and the breakfast is the best in Zanzibar.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Tembo B&B Apartments
Shangani St. Zanzibar Town Mjini Magharibi
The price is ฿1,758 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
฿1,758
฿2,553 total
19 Apr - 20 Apr
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! (130 reviews)
The staff was friendly and helpful. The food exceeded expectations. The facility Location is great and clean
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Shangani Street Zanzibar Town
The price is ฿10,995 per night from 8 May to 9 May
฿10,995
฿14,348 total
8 May - 9 May
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! (276 reviews)
Not like it use too..!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Mizingani Road, Malindi district Zanzibar Town
The price is ฿2,075 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
฿2,075
฿2,956 total
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (413 reviews)
This hotel is old and tired. The welcome was, at best, lukewarm, and the service was generally not good. The room was not well cleaned but there was good air conditioning, which was very welcome. Furniture was old and beds uncomfortable. The phone in the room did not work and other guests were allowed ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Kelele Square Zanzibar Town
The price is ฿8,668 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
฿8,668
฿11,328 total
24 Apr - 25 Apr
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! (248 reviews)
Amazing place, good location and nice staff
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Dhow Palace Hotel
Kenyatta Road / Baghani Street Zanzibar Town
The price is ฿1,910 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
฿1,910
฿2,745 total
21 Apr - 22 Apr
includes taxes & fees
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! (359 reviews)
Beautiful property and great location in Stone Town. The breakfast and kitchen staff were amazing and very welcoming. However, we booked the Presidential Suite but were not given that room and were instead moved between lower category rooms. The issue was not properly acknowledged, and staff insisted ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
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.
