Stone Town
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.
Old Fort
Browse the stalls of the courtyard market and attend festivals in the amphitheater in the oldest site in the historic center.
Slave Market
An Anglican cathedral now stands on this site where slaves once suffered before being sold into harsh servitude.
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.
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.
Shangani Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Shangani Beach during your travels in Zanzibar Town? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Stone Town Hotel Deals
Tembo House Hotel
Staff was exceptionally friendly. Location was perfect.
Reviewed on 2026/2/6
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
This is my favorite hotel in Zanzibar. I have stayed at the Park Hyatt Zanzibar last year and came back again this year. It is a wonderful hotel with great staff and quality accommodations. The rooms and the hotel is super clean, the food is the best and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The ...
Reviewed on 2026/1/31
Tembo B&B Apartments
Amazing hotel right on the beach. The pools are great and the food and service at restaurant are spectacular. Highly recommend!!
Reviewed on 2026/1/19
Maru Maru Hotel
Room was spacious and clean with weell functioning AC. The staff were efficient and kind. The rooftop restaurant served a very good breakfasts with lots of options and the happy hour was reasonable and of good quality. Overall a good location and a nice place to stay.
Reviewed on 2026/2/2
Dhow Palace Hotel
We stayed in an upscale room and was fabulous. This hotel is part museum and the antiques and style make it interesting, staff was very friendly and the food was very good. Courtyard pool was very nice. No elevator but would recommend the upper floor rooftop.
Reviewed on 2026/1/26
Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique
The room is clean, but the lift needs to be upgraded. Unfortunately, I couldn't get something to eat at 11 pm when I arrived because the hotel restaurant usually closes earlier.
Reviewed on 2025/10/6
