Top 10 Hotels Near 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 bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden cabinet, and a stone floor.

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

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

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Iris

RM429

RM494 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

2. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Alexander

RM1,198

RM1,417 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

3. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

MOMO

RM323

RM437 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

RM480

RM584 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 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.

5. Habari House

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Marcus

RM337

RM420 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

6. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Greig

RM353

RM447 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

7. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Possenta C

RM1,389

RM1,646 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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.

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

8. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Old Fort

Melanie

RM397

RM497 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 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.

9. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Joseph

RM285

RM369 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 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.

10. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Gianfranco

RM589

RM718 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

A bathroom with a bathtub, toiletries, and towels.

11. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Greig

RM586

RM715 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 modern outdoor seating area with a white bench and a potted plant.

12. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Abdulmunim

RM240

RM276 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 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.

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

RM639

RM768 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.

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

14. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

Phillip

RM212

RM276 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

15. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Gita

RM1,228

RM1,453 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

16. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort

Stanley

RM243

RM312 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge and a checkered floor area.

A multi-level interior with white walls and wooden balconies.

A spiral staircase with ornate black metal railings.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy, white bedding, and red accents.

17. Forodhani Park Hotel

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Old Fort

RM415

RM510 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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 garden with various plants and a white structure, possibly a water feature or sculpture.

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

18. Hiliki House

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Old Fort

Kathleen

RM92

RM105 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A swimming pool with a person in the water, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

A building with a balcony and a flagpole with flags.

An outdoor terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water during sunset.

A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

19. Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Old Fort

NEEMA KIURE MSSUSA AND

RM432

RM537 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A row of potted plants in front of a building with white walls and wooden windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a vanity, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with white tables and chairs, decorative wall art, ceiling fans, and potted plants.

A long dining area with white tables and benches, decorative wall sconces, and a view of a garden.

20. Emerald Palm Courtyard Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Old Fort

GASASIRA KAKURU

RM353

RM439 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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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
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
Maru Maru Hotel	8.8 Excellent 606 reviews	View
Elephantohotel	9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Habari House	9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews	View

Top Old Fort Hotel Reviews

Tembo House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Comfortable, classic property right on the beach. Staff was friendly and accommodating, the food was good. The only negative was the hotel is not licensed, but that is understandable given the location in the Muslim part of Stonetown."

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."

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay at the Mizingani Seafront hotel. Extremely helpful and friendly staff, comfortable/clean rooms and tasty extensive breakfast. Would definitely book again"

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

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

Tembo B&B Apartments

8/10 Good

"Bad communication between hotel and driver causing our airport driver to have to wait a couple hours for us after our flight was delayed and no one from the hotel responded to my call, texts, or email. Shows lack of respect for the driver I think. Otherwise a nice stay."

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)."

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

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

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 ….."

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. Zanzibar Coffee House

2. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

3. Maru Maru Hotel

4. Elephantohotel

5. Habari House

6. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

7. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

8. Shaba Boutique Hotel

9. Dhow Palace Hotel

10. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

11. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

12. Hanaia House

13. Emerson on Hurumzi

14. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

15. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

16. Spice Palace Hotel

17. Forodhani Park Hotel

18. Hiliki House

19. Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

20. Emerald Palm Courtyard Hotel

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Top Old Fort Hotel Reviews

Tembo House Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Tembo B&B Apartments

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Maru Maru Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

Zanzibar 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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