The 10 Best Hotels Near Old Fort, Zanzibar Town from CA $91

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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 wooden balcony with vertical slats, a potted plant, and a white wall.

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

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Iris

CA $138

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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.

2. Elephantohotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

duane

CA $144

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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.

A buffet with various desserts and fruits, a person in the background, and a view of the sea through large windows.

3. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Possenta C

CA $481

CA $570 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

4. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Alexander

CA $311

CA $371 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 staircase with wooden railings, a bench, and two windows with wooden frames.

A room with a bed, a table, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outside.

5. Habari House

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Marcus

CA $112

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

6. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Greig

CA $91

CA $119 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

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

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

7. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

MOMO

CA $100

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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 room with a bed, a table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A rooftop seating area with patterned cushions and traditional decor, overlooking a harbor with boats.

8. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Victoria

CA $208

CA $252 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

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.

9. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

Phillip

CA $73

CA $95 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a wooden table, and a window with shutters.

A large hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and a courtyard.

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

10. Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort

Hanna

CA $146

CA $182 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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 breakfast buffet with various pastries, bread, and condiments.

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.

11. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Old Fort

Melanie

CA $126

CA $161 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

A building with a traditional architectural style, featuring ornate balconies and a staircase leading to the entrance.

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

12. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Greig

CA $201

CA $245 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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 restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with ocean views, and traditional wooden lattice window frames.

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

13. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Antonio

CA $421

CA $498 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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.

A white building with multiple windows and doors, featuring wooden shutters and balconies.

14. Tembo B&B Apartments

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort

Hassan

CA $82

CA $108 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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 modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

15. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Gianfranco

CA $202

CA $246 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 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.

16. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Joseph

CA $90

CA $118 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

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.

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

17. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Abdulmunim

CA $79

CA $91 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A traditional building with a balcony, wooden lattice railings, and white curtains.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy, a sofa, a coffee table, and a cowhide rug.

A spacious hallway with a wooden ceiling, potted plants, a red sofa, and a wooden door at the end.

A dimly lit room with a bathtub, candles, and decorative lanterns.

18. Jafferji House

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

EMMANUEL

CA $163

CA $188 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A courtyard with a wooden pergola, seating area, and potted plants.

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

A narrow alleyway with buildings on either side, featuring wooden doors and a tiled floor.

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 $227

CA $275 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, 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.

20. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort

Stanley

CA $82

CA $106 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Compare popular hotels close to Old Fort

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 113 reviews	View
Elephantohotel	9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Park Hyatt Zanzibar	9.4 Exceptional 291 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 51 reviews	View
Habari House	9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews	View

Top Old Fort Hotel Reviews

Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"If you want to be close to history, locals in the marketplace, a wide variety of activities, a great beach with character, and old world amazing charm... then this is it. Not your typical westernized tropical beach which is far away (1-2 hrs drive) and found way up north. There is nothing up there historically because there was no way to create a harbor for international multicultural trade there. Tembo has 2 infinity pools, 1 courtyard pool, and a great ocean front beach with beautiful views of all types of boats going by. Staff were superb and will remember you by sight, if not by name, when you pay attention to them. Walkabouts in Stonetown are easy, safe, and all around you. Management and staff are proud to be here, just as my group of 7 friends were. Great food, beautiful rooms and historical decor. Kevin from Boston area."

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Nc"

Tembo B&B Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Air conditioning work great and the hotel is in a great location"

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very nice property and good location but no air conditioning in our room. Very hot and stuffy. Otherwise good."

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay at the Mizingani Seafront. Extremely helpful and attentive staff, clean/comfortable rooms and a nice quiet pool area"

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."

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

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

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)"

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. Zanzibar Coffee House

2. Elephantohotel

3. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

4. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

5. Habari House

6. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

7. Maru Maru Hotel

8. Emerson on Hurumzi

9. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

10. Tembo House Hotel

11. Shaba Boutique Hotel

12. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

13. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

14. Tembo B&B Apartments

15. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

16. Dhow Palace Hotel

17. Hanaia House

18. Jafferji House

19. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

20. Spice Palace Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Old Fort

Top Old Fort Hotel Reviews

Tembo House Hotel

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Tembo B&B Apartments

Dhow Palace Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

Emerson Spice 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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