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

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

A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.

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

1. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Mbweni Ruins

Julie

₩149,044

₩182,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.

A wooden staircase with potted plants on the railing and a bench with cushions.

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

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden cabinet, and a stone floor.

2. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Mbweni Ruins

Iris

₩149,192

₩171,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 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.

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Mbweni Ruins

Aysha

₩438,914

₩518,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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

4. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

Natasha

₩467,304

₩554,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

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

A traditional building with ornate balconies and a palm tree.

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

5. Kholle House

Stone Town, 0.9 km from Mbweni Ruins

catherine

₩109,419

₩208,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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.

6. Habari House

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Mbweni Ruins

Nadine

₩114,301

₩142,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a blue wall.

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.

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

7. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Mbweni Ruins

Melanie

₩119,196

₩150,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

8. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

Antonio

₩499,193

₩587,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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

A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.

A narrow corridor with a wooden door, a white wall, and a metal gate.

9. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Mbweni Ruins

lucy

₩67,111

₩126,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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 cozy room with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and a traditional rug.

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

10. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Mbweni Ruins

Victoria

₩282,744

₩336,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.

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.

11. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Mbweni Ruins

Przemek

₩118,151

₩158,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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

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

A living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden cabinet, and a chandelier.

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

12. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Mbweni Ruins

Abdulmunim

₩108,395

₩124,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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 bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, and a small table with a chair.

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

13. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

Gianfranco

₩199,435

₩243,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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

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.

14. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Mbweni Ruins

Cherine

₩182,497

₩223,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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.

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and blue bedding, a canopy bed, and a view of the sea.

15. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Mbweni Ruins

Joseph

₩97,181

₩125,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.

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

16. Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Mbweni Ruins

Anne

₩131,927

₩165,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

17. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Mbweni Ruins

Grazyna

₩126,773

₩159,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central open area with a view to the upper level.

A room with two four-poster beds with white canopies, a wooden sofa, a coffee table with books, and a cowhide rug.

18. Jafferji House

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

"We stayed in the Mercury room. The room was fine. The windows are coloured glass with no window coverings so it gets bright when the sun comes up. The walls are thin so you can hear outside noise but it’s not loud. Good air conditioning, fan and there was a mosquito net. There is a sort of mothball smell but that’s likely from bug spray. Staff were nice and courteous. The breakfast was decent and there was a nice view of the Old Fort. The hotel is located in a main tourist shopping area."

Gianfranco

₩167,313

₩192,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

A dining area with rustic wooden tables and chairs, white walls, and artwork.

A home office with a desk, computer, and various decorative items on shelves.

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

19. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

Arjun

₩268,278

₩319,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.

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

A covered outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by wicker furniture and palm trees in the background.

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

20. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

leonid

₩88,302

₩123,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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Compare popular hotels close to Mbweni Ruins

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Emerson Spice Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 121 reviews	View
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 45 reviews	View
Park Hyatt Zanzibar	9.4 Exceptional 285 reviews	View
Kholle House	9.4 Exceptional 79 reviews	View

Top Mbweni Ruins Hotel Reviews

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location with only steps to the water front, restaurants, boats to prison island and the Freddie Mercury museum. Breakfast was lovely and staff super friendly and helpful."

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Very recommended! Amazing hotel! Great location. Extremely helpful staff!!!"

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, helpful staff, excellent breakfast, beautiful historic building."

Tembo House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Our stay here was fine. The hotel is right on the water with a great proximity to StoneTown shopping and the sights. The breakfast was very good and the staff was helpful. Recommended!"

Spice Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I love staying in Stonetown and this was the perfect location. The staff was very nice and the accommodations were satisfactory. It is an older property, as are most accommodations in Stonetown but the room was clean, the bed was comfortable and it was a pleasant stay. "

Tembo Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great hotel!"

Tarawanda House By Stawi

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, great staff. Be wary of a lack of breakfast options, more than made up for with great rooms!"

Maru Maru Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Très bien situé"

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Really good value for money, location is good and staff were very friendly."

Other attractions near Mbweni Ruins

A calm sea at sunset with several boats and a large ship in the distance.

Shangani Beach

8.4/10 (171 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Shangani Beach during your travels in Zanzibar Town? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.

Old Fort

8.2/10 (437 reviews)

Browse the stalls of the courtyard market and attend festivals in the amphitheater in the oldest site in the historic center.

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People's Palace Museum

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at People's Palace Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Zanzibar Town. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

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Marahubi Palace

You can learn about the history of Zanzibar Town with a visit to Marahubi Palace. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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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 culturally rich 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 Mbweni Ruins?

Mbweni Ruins is located in a historic area of Zanzibar Town known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 233 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Mbweni Ruins?

Adjacent to Mbweni Ruins, 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 Park Hyatt Zanzibar and Tembo B&B Apartments.

How many hotels are there near Mbweni Ruins?

Expedia has 233 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Mbweni Ruins.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mbweni Ruins, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Mbweni Ruins.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Mbweni Ruins?

For more information about updating your stay near Mbweni Ruins or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Mbweni Ruins?

You'll want to browse the collections at House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury Museum, and People's Palace Museum. Old Fort, Slave Market, and Hamamni Persian Baths are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Forodhani Gardens, Prison Island, and Chapwani Island.

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Our top choices for Mbweni Ruins hotels

1. Emerson Spice Hotel

2. Zanzibar Coffee House

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

4. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5. Kholle House

6. Habari House

7. Shaba Boutique Hotel

8. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

9. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

10. Emerson on Hurumzi

11. Maru Maru Hotel

12. Hanaia House

13. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

14. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

15. Dhow Palace Hotel

16. Tembo House Hotel

17. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

18. Jafferji House

19. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

20. Spice Palace Hotel

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Top Mbweni Ruins Hotel Reviews

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Tembo Palace Hotel

Tarawanda House By Stawi

Maru Maru Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

Other attractions near Mbweni Ruins

Shangani Beach

Old Fort

People's Palace Museum

Marahubi Palace

Freddie Mercury Museum

St. Joseph's Cathedral

The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Jaw's Corner

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