Zanzibar hotels near Old Fort of Zanzibar

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Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Antonio Garden Hotel

7.9 / 10

(1901 Reviews)

From 48$
Tausi Palace Hotel

8.0 / 10

(283 Reviews)

From 67$
Tembo Palace Hotel

8.5 / 10

(549 Reviews)

From 102$
Tembo House Hotel

8.4 / 10

(4248 Reviews)

From 105$
Park Hyatt Zanzibar

8.5 / 10

(299 Reviews)

From 350$

If you are searching for a high-end hotel for your next holiday near Old Fort of Zanzibar, we are delighted to present you with Zanzibar hotel deals. More than 23 deals near Old Fort of Zanzibar are our best options in the area.
Travellers have left more than 823 positive reviews about Al-Minar Hotel rated 8.0/10 for 93US$ per night.
Asili Town House rated 7.6/10 may also suit you — only 81US$ per one night.
Other best deals are Kholle House, Tausi Palace Hotel and Island Paradise Inn.

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Antonio Garden Hotel Tausi Palace Hotel Tembo Palace Hotel Tembo House Hotel Park Hyatt Zanzibar Garden Lodge Zanzibar Palace Hotel The Swahili House Al-Minar Hotel Zanzibar Serena Hotel

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7.9
Very good
1901 Reviews

Antonio Garden Hotel

📍 Kajificheni Street 464

From 48$

Featuring a swimming pool, Antonio Garden Hotel Zanzibar is a minute's walk from Stone Town. Set a mere 5 minutes' stroll from House of Wonders, the hotel boasts African dishes served at the onsite Asian restaurant.

The property is placed about 0.5 km from Kisauni airport and just near Hamamni Persian Baths. You can find the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar, which is a great place to explore the area, next to this 4-star hotel. The accommodation is placed 1.3 km from Vikokotoni, while Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station is 450 metres away.

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8
Very good
283 Reviews

Tausi Palace Hotel

📍 Baghani Street

From 67$

Located in the heart of Zanzibar, the 4-star Tausi Palace Hotel offers fast access to Cinema Afrique Business Center, 7 minutes' walk away. Set around 7 minutes' walk from Darajani Market, this Zanzibar hotel overlooks the city and invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar.

The luxury property is placed in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar, within a minutes' drive from The Peace Memorial Museum. Historical sights here include the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar, which stands approximately 7 minutes' walk from the Tausi Palace Zanzibar. The accommodation is situated a few minutes drive from Vikokotoni, while Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station lies only 10 minutes' walk away.

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8.5
Very good
549 Reviews

Tembo Palace Hotel

📍 Shangani/Forodhani Street

From 102$

Tembo Palace Hotel Zanzibar, located 6 minutes on foot from Old Fort of Zanzibar and merely 1.6 km from Mchangani, features a swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. WiFi is available throughout the property and parking is provided nearby too.

The hotel is positioned fairly close to Stone Town. This 4-star hotel overlooks the Indian Ocean and is 6 minutes' stroll from Christ Church Cathedral. The accommodation is placed a stroll from Vikokotoni, while Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station is just 10 minutes' walk away.

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8.4
Very good
4248 Reviews

Tembo House Hotel

📍 Shangani/Forodhani Street

From 105$

Featuring hire of bicycles as well as high speed Internet access throughout the property, the 4-star Tembo House Hotel And Apartments is set in Zanzibar, within 7 minutes' walk of Hamamni Persian Baths. The hotel offers 83 rooms with pool views, an à la carte restaurant, and a lounge bar.

This family-friendly property lies in the heart of Zanzibar, in the Stone Town district, just next door to House of Wonders National Museum. The Tembo House Hotel And Apartments Zanzibar is located within 6 minutes' walk of Sultan's Palace and within 5 minutes' drive of Mchangani. The accommodation is placed only a short drive from Mnazi Mmoja, while Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station is 750 metres away.

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8.5
Very good
299 Reviews

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

📍 Shangani Street, Stone Town

From 350$

The 5-star Park Hyatt Zanzibar Hotel is situated in the very heart of Zanzibar at 600 metres from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar. International dishes plus an outdoor pool are provided in this Zanzibar hotel, placed a walk from Old Slave Market.

The luxury accommodation has a prime location within a 10-minute drive of Pange Island. The Anglican cathedral "Christ Church" is not so far from the hotel, while Kisauni airport is 0.5 km from it. The unique property is at 800 metres of Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station.

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Hotels in Zanzibar

Airport nearby 🛬 Kisauni
Rating 🏅 39
Zanzibar Hotels 🛎️ 222
Nearby Cities 🌇 Mwana Kerekwe, Kibweni, Kianga
Min Price 💸 4$
Hotel with balcony 🌤️ Antonio Garden Hotel
Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 Tausi Palace Hotel
Hotel with a view 🔍 Tembo Palace Hotel

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8
Very good
262 Reviews

Garden Lodge

📍 Kaunda Road 2273

From 36$

The 10-room Garden Lodge is set 15 minutes' walk from Malindi and offers access to the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar. Providing allergy friendly rooms and a terrace, this Zanzibar lodge also features Wi-Fi throughout the property.

The accommodation is a property in Zanzibar, not far from St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral. Within walking distance of the Zanzibar villa leads to Vikokotoni. At Odyssey, reachable in 5 minutes' walk, guests can try African dishes. Garden Lodge is set a 10-minute drive from Pange Island. - Eastern side of the island bus station is within close distance of the Zanzibar accommodation.

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8.6
Excellent
229 Reviews

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

📍 House 831 Kiponda Area

From 108$

Zanzibar Palace Hotel, located in the Stone Town district, offers 24-hour front desk assistance and express check-out and also stands within a 6-minute stroll of Christ Church Cathedral. Boasting a location just a short walk away from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar, the hotel features 9 rooms as well as a restaurant and a luggage room.

The positioning of the property in the heart of Zanzibar ensures fast access to Forodhani Park, which is less than a 5-minute walk away. Ferry Dock is only 0.8 km from the Palace Zanzibar, and Kisauni airport is 0.5 km away. The accommodation is placed extremely close to Island, and Kiwengwa bus station is just 300 metres away.

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8.2
Very good
227 Reviews

The Swahili House

📍 Stone Town

From 90$

The 3-star Swahili House Hotel enjoys a prime location and provides easy access to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal merely 400 metres away. Set in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar, this Zanzibar hotel features a swimming pool and boasts views of the Indian Ocean.

The property is located in the centre of Zanzibar within 500 metres of Darajani Market and approximately a 15-minute drive from Nakupenda Beach. The Swahili House Zanzibar is in the adjacency of Forodhani Park and 0.5 km from Kisauni airport. The accommodation is situated within 1 km of Mnazi Mmoja, and Kiwengwa bus station lies 250 metres away.

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7.9
Very good
853 Reviews

Al-Minar Hotel

📍 Off Shangani Street Door No -96, Stone Town

From 72$

Offering snorkelling, diving and cycling, Al Minar Hotel is located in the heart of Zanzibar, a 6-minute walk from Forodhani Park. Featuring 16 rooms with views of the city, the hotel is set about 10 minutes' drive from Pange Island.

The accommodation boasts a quiet location about 15 minutes' drive from Mbweni Ruins and nearly 20 minutes' walk from Vikokotoni. Natural attractions in the area include Nakupenda Beach, at a 4.4 km distance from this 3-star hotel, and a beach is a mere 200 metres away. The property lies really close to Kiponda. The bus stop - Eastern side of the island is located at the distance of around 10 minutes' walk from Al Minar Hotel.

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8.6
Excellent
355 Reviews

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

📍 Shangani Street, Stone Town

From 292$

The opulent 5-star Zanzibar Serena Hotel, located about a 10-minute ride from Nakupenda Beach, offers guests a luggage room and a restaurant. Local dishes plus an infinity pool are provided in the luxury hotel, placed just a short stroll away from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar.

The accommodation is situated in the heart of Zanzibar less than a 5-minute stroll from Shangani Beach. Peace Museum is within walking distance to this Zanzibar hotel, while Kisauni airport is 0.5 km from it. There is amani 10 minutes' drive away, while Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station 750 metres from the opulent property.

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8.2
Very good
980 Reviews

Maru Maru Hotel

📍 Gizenga Street, Stone Town

From 98$

The comfortable 4-star Maru Maru Hotel Zanzibar enjoys a comfortable location only a 5-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral and offers 54 rooms with views of the city. Featuring storage for belongings and a restaurant, the environmentally friendly hotel is set just near Forodhani Park in Zanzibar.

The historical accommodation stands in the heart of Zanzibar, within 5 minutes' walk of the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar. The perfect Maru Maru Zanzibar is ideally located in the touristic area, steps away from House of Wonders National Museum. This Zanzibar property is placed a few minutes drive from Forest National Park. Maru Maru Hotel is situated 3.2 km from amani, and Kiwengwa bus station lies approximately 10 minutes' walk away.

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7.9
Very good
93 Reviews

Mtoni Marine Hotel

📍 P.O.Box 992 - Zanzibar,Stone Town

From 452$

Mtoni Marine Hotel Zanzibar includes 50 rooms and is 10 minutes' drive from Cinema Afrique Business Center. Guests who stay at this 5-star hotel can park their car on site.

The accommodation is placed about 15 km from Kisauni airport and within 10 minutes' drive of such cultural venues as Sultan's Palace. A popular place in Zanzibar is Maruhubi Historical Sites, which is about a 15-minute stroll away. This hotel is 10 minutes by car from the historic Christ Church and other main attractions of Zanzibar. The bus stop Don't road is located at the distance of not very far from Mtoni Marine Hotel.

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8.5
Very good
146 Reviews

Jafferji House

📍 170 Gizenga Street, Stone Town

From 156$

The 4-star Jafferji House Hotel is situated in the heart of Zanzibar nearly a 5-minute walk from Kiponda. Guests at this Zanzibar hotel can enjoy Wi Fi in public areas.

The smoke-free property is set a short way to Old Dispensary Medical Center, in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar. The 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar is approximately a 5-minute walk from the smoke-free hotel, while Kisauni airport is 0.5 km from it. There is The Peace Memorial Museum about a 12-minute walk away, and Kiwengwa bus station within walking distance to the accommodation.

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8
Very good
1085 Reviews

Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique

📍 Malindi Road P. O. Box 271

From 75$

Featuring WiFi throughout the property, Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique Hotel Zanzibar is set about 19 minutes on foot from The Peace Memorial Museum. Situated only minutes from Forodhani Park, this hotel has an outdoor swimming pool as well as a solarium, an outdoor swimming pool and locker rooms.

Guests will also appreciate proximity to House of Wonders National Museum, which is less than a 6-minute stroll away. Natural attractions in the area include Forodhani Gardens, only 0.6 km from the Golden Tulip Stone Town Boutique, and a beach is just 0.7 km away. This property is placed only a short stroll away from Peace Museum, while Daladala Nungwi bus station is 350 metres away.

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7.1
Good
773 Reviews

Zlife Stone Town

📍 Gizenga Street 52

From 8$

The 2-star Zlife Stone Town is situated only a 5-minute walk from Forodhani Park, in the Stone Town district of the city. Most of the rooms at the hostel offer views of the courtyard.

The nearest airport is Kisauni, 0.5 km from the Zanzibar property. There is Darajani Market within easy reach from this Zanzibar hostel. Guests can enjoy African cuisine in Monsoon Restaurant located approximately 5 minutes' walk away. Zlife Stone Town offers access to House of Wonders National Museum. - Eastern side of the island bus station is set around 10 minutes' walk away.

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7.8
Very good
1296 Reviews

Spice Palace Hotel

📍 Soko Muhogo Street Jaws Corner

From 36$

The 4-star Spice Palace Hotel Zanzibar lies within 4.6 km of Nakupenda Beach, and features storage for belongings and a restaurant. Offering 3 onsite restaurants with European, African and Indian cuisine, this Zanzibar hotel is set not too far from Malindi.

The property sits in the heart of Zanzibar, a mere 5 minutes on foot from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar. The Stone Town district of Zanzibar, where the hotel sits, grants access to cultural attractions like House of Wonders National Museum, which is only 550 metres away. One of the most important attractions in Zanzibar is Kiponda and it is located just a short drive from the accommodation. Well-connected to many sights, Spice Palace Hotel is within 5 minutes' walk of Darajani Daladala Terminus bus station.

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Zanzibar hotels near Old Fort of Zanzibar FAQ
Which Hotels near are popular among city visitors?
What are the best budget hotels to book near Old Fort of Zanzibar?
According to zanzibar-hotels.org travel data, there are more than 7 cheap hotels in the area.
For example, Stone Town Lodge rated 8.2/10 is one of the best options from 19US$ per night.
Try as well Stone Town Sea View — it is rated 7.8/10 and costs 35US$ per night.
What is the best place to stay near Old Fort of Zanzibar?
For those searching for a hotel near Old Fort of Zanzibar, we offer 23 top deals.
Travellers have left more than 1569 positive reviews about Africa House Hotel rated 7.8/10 for 75US$ per night.
Smiles Stone Town Hotel rated 7.8/10 may also suit you — only 56US$ per one night.
Other top-rated options include Zenji Hotel, Retro and Safari Lodge.
How much are hotels near Old Fort of Zanzibar?
For a hotel room in Zanzibar you will pay about 411US$ per night.
Park Hyatt with room rates from 19US$ per night is a 5-star property that includes a facial room, yoga classes and children's menu.
One more suitable place is Antonio Garden Hotel — pay about 74US$ to book it.
What are the top Old Fort of Zanzibar hotels with free parking?
According to zanzibar-hotels.org travel data, more than 22 best hotels in Zanzibar with free parking on site are available.
One of zanzibar-hotels.org best hotels is a 4-star Spice Palace Hotel from 34US$ per night.
Another possible choice is Mizingani Seafront Hotel with a rating 8.4/10 for about 107US$ per night.
Other family-managed hotels in Zanzibar are Maru Maru Hotel, Beach Resort and Kholle House.
What are the most popular hotels next to Old Fort of Zanzibar for couples?
To spend a romantic holiday near Old Fort of Zanzibar, consider staying at the best zanzibar-hotels.org hotels.
Maru Maru Hotel is perfect for your romantic trip, offering a spa lounge, body wraps and a facial room.
We also recommend Beach Resort, providing concierge service, cots and a gym.
What are the best family-friendly hotels near Old Fort of Zanzibar?
Families travelling to Zanzibar can stay near Old Fort of Zanzibar by booking one of 13 deals.
Set a 5-minute walk away, Maru Maru Hotel (rating: 8.2/10) is one of the top Zanzibar deals with a spa lounge, body wraps and a gym. This 4-star accommodation also has car hire service, laundry and room service on site. Palace Hotel rated 8.2/10 is also a perfect option with cots, children's menu and snorkelling on site. This 4-star accommodation is located a 10-minute walk from the city centre and 200 metres from Old Fort of Zanzibar.
Other top options are The Seyyida Hotel And Spa, Coffee House and Serena Hotel.

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