The Best Hotels Closest to Old Fort in Zanzibar Town for 2026

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

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

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

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and potted plants.

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Iris

NT$3,380

NT$3,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

A hallway with a chandelier, curtains, and a canopy.

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.

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

James

NT$3,462

NT$4,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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.

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Alexander

NT$9,501

NT$11,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

4. Elephantohotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

duane

NT$3,776

NT$4,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

5. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Greig

NT$2,101

NT$2,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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

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

6. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Possenta C

NT$11,131

NT$13,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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

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

A hallway with a wooden door, a bench, and a potted plant.

7. Habari House

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Marcus

NT$2,653

NT$3,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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.

A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.

8. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

MOMO

NT$2,764

NT$3,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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.

9. Kholle House

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Old Fort

catherine

NT$2,694

NT$5,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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.

10. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Abdulmunim

NT$1,888

NT$2,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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 breakfast buffet with various pastries, bread, and condiments.

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.

11. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Old Fort

Melanie

NT$1,703

NT$2,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

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

A buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.

12. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Joseph

NT$2,417

NT$3,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

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

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

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

13. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Victoria

NT$5,072

NT$6,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

14. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

Phillip

NT$1,611

NT$2,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

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

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

15. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Gianfranco

NT$4,644

NT$5,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

16. Jafferji House

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

EMMANUEL

NT$3,766

NT$4,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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 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.

17. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Antonio

NT$9,667

NT$11,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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 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.

18. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Greig

NT$4,650

NT$5,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

19. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

Arjun

NT$5,665

NT$6,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

Two bartenders preparing drinks in a bar with a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

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

20. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort

Stanley

NT$2,393

NT$3,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Old Fort

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 113 reviews	View
Emerson Spice Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 126 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 50 reviews	View
Elephantohotel	9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Mizingani Seafront Hotel	8.8 Excellent 440 reviews	View

Top Old Fort Hotel Reviews

Tembo B&B Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Air conditioning work great and the hotel is in a great location"

Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! We enjoyed our stay at Tembo House Hotel. The staff is very agreeable and the hotel has great amenities. It was also very easy to book activities through the hotel. Highly recommended!"

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very nice property and good location but no air conditioning in our room. Very hot and stuffy. Otherwise good."

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay at the Mizingani Seafront. Extremely helpful and attentive staff, clean/comfortable rooms and a nice quiet pool area"

Spice Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed for 1 night came very late 2am but the staff and hotel was very accommodating, contacted the hotel ahead of time and they was able to send info to chk into there portal so that I can chk in before I landed, when I arrived the process wasn't even 5 mins and I was already in my room, and dont forget the free breakfast which was great. I definitely recommend and will stay here again. Thk you spice palace for all your hospitality."

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location, excellent staff, great facilities, all with a lot of history."

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

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

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

8/10 Good

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

Tembo Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Hotel très bien situé, très propre, bien équipé (lclim, ventilateurs groupe électrogène pour les coupures..) avec énormément de piscine (4) en bord de mer... Le personnel est très agréable.. Seul petit bémol, le restaurant qui n'est pas au niveau de l'hôtel."

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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 find the perfect gifts to bring home at Zanzibar Night Market during your trip to Zanzibar Town. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Freddie Mercury Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Freddie Mercury Museum during your travels in Zanzibar Town. Check out 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? Check out 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 with a visit to The Ancient Door of Stone Town. Check out 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 trip to 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 with a stop at Jaw's Corner. Check out 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, check out the 228 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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 are there close to Old Fort?

Expedia has 228 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Old Fort.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Old Fort?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Old Fort, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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. Zanzibar Coffee House

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

4. Elephantohotel

5. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

6. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

7. Habari House

8. Maru Maru Hotel

9. Kholle House

10. Hanaia House

11. Shaba Boutique Hotel

12. Dhow Palace Hotel

13. Emerson on Hurumzi

14. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

15. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

16. Jafferji House

17. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

18. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

19. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

20. Spice Palace Hotel

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Top Old Fort Hotel Reviews

Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo House Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Maru Maru Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Tembo Palace 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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