Title: In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture Vacation home in Zanzibar Town ## Photo gallery for In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture ![Beach - In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99770000/99761200/99761193/afc99cdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99770000/99761200/99761193/6864fe9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets - In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99770000/99761200/99761193/245c5814.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99770000/99761200/99761193/f076898d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99770000/99761200/99761193/cc89bcd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Steeped in rich history and vibrant culture, surrounded by iconic sites like the Old Fort of Stone Town. Immerse yourself in the warmth of this amazing place with its incredibly kind people. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture Amazing place, Amazing people, surrounded by many great historical, sites especial the Old Fort of stone town. Rich in culture and the food is very amazing people are very kind and happy all the time. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119530000/119522600/119522591/e74246e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Annex Sarova Homestay Sansibar - Washer CA $43 CA $71 total includes taxes & fees Jan 27 - Jan 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=119522591&PinnedHotelID=119522591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, white sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98250000/98240800/98240717/w508h683x258y0-f7aba0b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Misonobarini Sweet Villa Nungwi - Kitchen - Free WiFi - 24/7 front desk 4.0 1 review CA $43 CA $71 total includes taxes & fees Feb 7 - Feb 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=98240717&PinnedHotelID=98240717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75760000/75753200/75753197/aa9e9964.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### beautiful 2 bed 2 bath apartment located inside a private gated community Zanzibar - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning CA $178 CA $226 total includes taxes & fees Jan 27 - Jan 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=75753197&PinnedHotelID=75753197&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33690000/33681700/33681603/ba8bc1c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stonetown View Inn, a minute away to ferry & city! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Stone Town, a neighborhood in Zanzibar Town, is home to this vacation home. Masingini Forest and Forodhani Gardens reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm. [Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town.dx6143849) [View more Vacation homes in Zanzibar Town](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6143849-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-6.159762,39.190613&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:leqd%40ilenF%3FO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40OBM%40OBOBOBMBOBODMBMDODMBODMFMDMDOFKDMFOFKFMFMFMHKFMFKHKHMHKHKHKHKHIJKHKJKJIHIJKJIJIJILGJIJILGJGLILGJGLGLELGLELGLENELELGLCNELCNCLENCLCNCNALCNANCNALANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDLBNBLDLBNFLDLDLDLFLDLDLFLFLFJFLHLFJFJHLHJFJHJHJHJJJHHHJJJJHJHHHJJJFJHJHLHJFJHLFJFLFLFLFJFNFLDJFNDLDLDLDNDLBNDLBLBNBNBLBNBN%40NBL%40N%40N%40N%40L%40N%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FNAL%3FN%3FNANANANANALANCNANCNCLCNCNCLCLENCLENELELENELGLELGLGLGLGJGLGLGLIJGLIJIJIJGJKLIHIJIJKHKJIJKHKHKHKHKHKHMHKFKHMFMFKFMFMFMFMFMDMDMFMDMDODMDMBODMBOBMDO%40OBMBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FOBO%3FM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAO%3FOCM%3FOCOAOCMAOCOCMAOEMCOCMEOCMEMEMEOEMGMEMEMGMGMGKGMGMGKGMIKGKIMIKIKIKIKIIIKKKKIIKKIKIIIMIKIKIKIKGMGKIMGMGMGKGMGMEMGMEMEMGOEMCMEOEMCOEMCMCOCOCMCOAOCOAOAMAOAOAO%3FOAO%3FO%3FM%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UrWn_iEoPByQX-89mGhYMq5KC0M=) Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region ### What's nearby - ![Slave Market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120012/d9503427-28a6-4f3f-b6c5-2cf7c286614c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Slave Market 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![Anglican Cathedral which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120018/07f303a6-9471-43e4-9d02-1fac750c8ba0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Christ Church Cathedral 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![House of Wonders](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120010/c03f920f-5a42-47de-aa4f-5411ab08dc6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) House of Wonders 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - ![Forodhani Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120014/90defd7d-e3c9-49ac-b4e9-3f5f4d5bb4d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Forodhani Gardens 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - ![Old Fort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120008/c5b3d952-5bae-4027-a200-65434844f8fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Old Fort 7 min walk \- 0.6 km ### Getting around - Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) 19 min drive ### Restaurants - Forodhani Park 9 min walk - House of Karafuu 6 min walk - Lukmaan Restaurant 2 min walk - Secret Garden 4 min walk - Zenji Garden CafĂ© 9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture? ### What time is check-out at In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture? ### Where is In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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