The 10 Best Hotels Near Old Fort, Zanzibar Town from CA $96

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

A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.

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

A room with a large window, a wooden cabinet, a table with chairs, and a hanging canopy.

1. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Julie

CA $153

CA $187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

A person sitting by a window with a view of a building and palm trees.

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

CA $417

CA $493 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel corridor with a red carpet, a Christmas tree, marble walls, and a staircase.

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

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

3. Elephantohotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

duane

CA $143

CA $180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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.

4. Habari House

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Marcus

CA $117

CA $146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.

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.

5. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

MOMO

CA $103

CA $142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

A traditional building with multiple balconies, a courtyard with potted plants, and a palm tree.

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

A room with a bed under a canopy, a small table, and a wooden cabinet.

6. Kholle House

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Old Fort

catherine

CA $119

CA $222 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.

7. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

Phillip

CA $73

CA $96 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

8. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Grazyna

CA $92

CA $120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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 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 living room with a grey sofa, colorful cushions, and a floral arrangement.

9. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Old Fort

Melanie

CA $127

CA $162 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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

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.

10. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Victoria

CA $222

CA $267 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bathtub with a tiled mosaic floor, candles, and bottles of water.

A balcony with a table set for a meal, featuring a teapot, cups, and a plate of food.

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

CA $204

CA $249 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

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

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

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

12. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Possenta C

CA $483

CA $573 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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.

13. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Gianfranco

CA $205

CA $250 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A beach with sun loungers and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

A buffet with various fruits and sliced meats.

A poolside lounge with wooden furniture and a checkered floor.

A room with ornate furniture, a large window with colorful stained glass, and a view of the sea.

14. Tembo B&B Apartments

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort

CA $83

CA $110 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a mirror, a shelf with a clock, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

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

A wooden ladder shelf unit in a room with tiled flooring, a patterned ceiling, and a wooden door.

A kitchen with a coffee maker, two bottles, a microwave, and various kitchenware on a wooden table.

15. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Abdulmunim

CA $83

CA $96 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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 pool area with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

16. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Gita

CA $427

CA $505 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

17. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Joseph

CA $100

CA $129 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 dimly lit room with a bathtub, candles, and decorative lanterns.

18. Jafferji House

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

EMMANUEL

CA $168

CA $193 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

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

CA $233

CA $282 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

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

A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, and potted plants.

20. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort

Stanley

CA $93

CA $118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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Compare popular hotels close to Old Fort

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Emerson Spice Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 125 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
Elephantohotel	9.4 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Habari House	9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews	View
Maru Maru Hotel	8.8 Excellent 606 reviews	View

Top Old Fort Hotel Reviews

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)."

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel"

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

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

Spice Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Rooms were the perfect size for my needs. I w as traveling to Zanzibar on business."

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 ….."

Emerson Spice Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Russell and the Emerson Soice team made us feel welcome from start to finish. A fabulous building with lots of history and in a great location in Stonetown. The rooms were all very individually themed and the bed was very comfortable. The fans and ac were welcomed for the warmer nights. The hotel private a great breakfast of fresh fruit, juice, eggs, pastries tea and coffee on the roof top tea house restaurant. Great views of Stonetown ! The Secret Garden restaurant served some lovely fresh dishes and drinks and there is live local music a couple of nights a week. Overall I’d highly recommend the Emerson Spice Hotel and thanks for a great stay (and thanks for the late checkout too)"

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Mizangani Seafront Hotel was an amazing, atmospheric bit of old Zanzibar looking out on the Stone Town harbor, and across from the Dar es Salaam ferry landing. They served a wonderful breakfast on the veranda. The reception and breakfast staff were very helpful and gave us a warm welcome. Our room was spacious and filled with beautiful Zanzibari details."

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

8/10 Good

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

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 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.

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. Emerson Spice Hotel

2. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

3. Elephantohotel

4. Habari House

5. Maru Maru Hotel

6. Kholle House

7. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

8. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

9. Shaba Boutique Hotel

10. Emerson on Hurumzi

11. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

12. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

13. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

14. Tembo B&B Apartments

15. Hanaia House

16. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

17. Dhow Palace Hotel

18. Jafferji House

19. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

20. Spice Palace Hotel

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Top Old Fort Hotel Reviews

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Maru Maru Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Zanzibar Serena 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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