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Top 10 Hotels in Stone Town, Zanzibar Town

Emerson Spice Hotel
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Emerson Spice Hotel

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (79)
"Incredibly historic building with unique individually decorated rooms! Perfect location for walking around Stonetown. Delicious breakfast served on rooftop! Request Belle room if you don't want a lot of stairs. It has a huge balcony along the front of the building so it's fun to see tourists stop and take photos!"
Emerson Spice Hotel
Tembo B&B Apartments
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels

Tembo B&B Apartments

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (103)
"Hotel has buildings spread around the neighbourhood our room was150m from the main hotel and breakfast area. The positive was it was more quite to the road and call to prey noice! Breakfast was good. Although a larger hotel it doesn’t sell alcohol so you tend not to use the facilities of an evening. "
Tembo B&B Apartments
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
View from room

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (137)
"Great staff… bathrooms could use a refresh.. great location.. though a bit difficult to find.. overall.. outstanding value .. the staff are superb!!!"
The price is RM546
RM670 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Freddie Mercury Apartments
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels

Freddie Mercury Apartments

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
"Great area, this is literally the building where Freddie Mercury lived, apartment with unique old zanzibari character, great location - near to beach, stone town and night market, great breakfast. Loved it."
Freddie Mercury Apartments
Forodhani Park Hotel
View from property

Forodhani Park Hotel

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (120)
"Excellent location. "
Forodhani Park Hotel
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Courtyard

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (381)
"The position and staff. The staff are extremely welcoming and the position is fairly central in Stone Town"
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Zanzibar Coffee House
Exterior

Zanzibar Coffee House

3.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (76)
"A beautiful hotel, with lovely friendly happy staff, who always gave a huge morning welcome at breakfast time. Delicious healthy breakfast and the best coffee, I've tasted in a long time, I had to go back for another. I felt very safe and it's in a great location to get to/from the ferry and to walk around to the shops and restaurants. "
The price is RM455
RM524 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Zanzibar Coffee House
Jafferji House
Living area

Jafferji House

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (195)
"This hotel is a beautiful old original Arab style house in stone town full of original features and decor. Staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. I rea example of a comfortable hotel with the genuine Swahili coast experience"
The price is RM482
RM554 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Jafferji House
Spice Palace Hotel
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine

Spice Palace Hotel

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (133)
"Great location good service excellent breakfast"
The price is RM763
RM912 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Spice Palace Hotel
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
Bar (on property)

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (34)
"The hotel was clean good food & Every one was very helpful & Nice I will always book with Neela when in stone town "
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
Spice Tree by Turaco
Indoor pool

Spice Tree by Turaco

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (495)
"Stone Town!"
The price is RM593
RM724 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Spice Tree by Turaco
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, lifeguards on site

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (228)
"Wonderful and very special hotel"
The price is RM1,421
RM1,676 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Shaba Boutique Hotel
Exterior

Shaba Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10)
"I glhighly recommend this hotel. Mr. Dennis and his staff was excellent and made our hotel vosit pleasant."
The price is RM529
RM650 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Shaba Boutique Hotel
Horizon Palace
Exterior

Horizon Palace

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (14)
"In general a nice stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room had a nice aircondition (although the room was quite dark). The rooftop was nice with some nice views and the location is really good. The breakfast was a bit limited, but so was it everywhere else we stayed in Tanzania. Overall a really nice option for a few days in Stonetown. "
The price is RM314
RM458 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Horizon Palace
Dhow Palace Hotel
Property entrance

Dhow Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (331)
"Warm and friendly and very helpful staff"
Dhow Palace Hotel
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
Balcony view

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (21)
"Great staff, helpful in arranging tours"
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
Maru Maru Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Maru Maru Hotel

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (538)
"Very comfortable beds, clean bathroom, air-conditioned, great rooftop restaurant, live entertainment, central location."
The price is RM781
RM966 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Maru Maru Hotel
Bellissimo Boutique Hotel
Terrace/patio

Bellissimo Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"The staff was remarkably accommodating. The morning breakfast was stellar and free! The air conditioning excellent. We would definitely return. "
The price is RM482
RM588 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Bellissimo Boutique Hotel
Hanaia House
Courtyard

Hanaia House

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (24)
"super friendly workers breakfast was great great location thry also have wifi"
Hanaia House
Hiliki House
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Hiliki House

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (41)
"PLEASE BE AWARE. This place overbooks clients so when you arrive they say there is NO reservation under your name. Then they send you to another location of much lower quality. People at the new location confirmed that they do this all the time. It is not a mistake but rather a scam. I left that second location and was lucky to find a nice hotel nearby for the same price. I did get a refund but most people will probably stay where they are forced to stay due to lack of options and uncertainty. I...
Hiliki House
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Frequently asked questions

What is Stone Town like?

Stone Town is an historic neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Make sure that you visit Slave Market and House of Wonders as part of your Stone Town travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Stone Town?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town is the highest ranked property in Stone Town. This hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other favourite options in the area include Emerson Spice Hotel and Upendo House Hotel.

How many hotels will I find in the Stone Town area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Zanzibar Town, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 145 Stone Town hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Stone Town, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Stone Town.

What are the top things to see and do in Stone Town?

Stone Town's sights and attractions like House of Wonders, Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and Freddie Mercury Museum offer insight into the local culture. You could also plan a visit to Slave Market or Old Fort while you're in the neighbourhood. Christ Church Cathedral, Hamamni Persian Baths and Shakti Temple are just a few of the places to visit in and around Stone Town. While you're out sightseeing, Darajani Market and Jaw's Corner are a couple of additional sights to visit in Zanzibar Town.