The Best Hotels Closest to Old Fort in Zanzibar Town for 2026

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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 traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.

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

1. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Julie

₩146,913

₩179,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 beach scene with a couple walking hand in hand, boats in the water, and people in the background.

A hallway with a large arched doorway, two upholstered chairs, a round table, and three large woven vases.

2. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Danise

₩457,893

₩540,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

3. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Natasha

₩505,736

₩597,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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 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.

4. Elephantohotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

duane

₩160,267

₩195,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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.

5. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Old Fort

Melanie

₩114,973

₩145,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

6. Habari House

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Nadine

₩112,782

₩140,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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.

7. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Abdulmunim

₩80,177

₩92,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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.

8. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Cherine

₩181,957

₩222,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

A checkered floor, a wooden chair, a table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.

9. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Victoria

₩271,886

₩323,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

10. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Grazyna

₩98,407

₩126,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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.

11. Tembo B&B Apartments

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort

₩84,346

₩110,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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, boats, and a beach.

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.

12. Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort

Susannah

₩160,247

₩197,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 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 corridor with a wooden door, a white wall, and a metal gate.

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

13. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

Phillip

₩66,152

₩125,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

14. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Gita

₩492,558

₩580,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 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.

15. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Joseph

₩102,626

₩131,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.

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

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.

16. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

₩196,888

₩240,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

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

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

17. Jafferji House

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

EMMANUEL

₩165,007

₩189,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A multi-level indoor space with a central staircase, surrounded by potted plants and a small water feature.

A building with a sign indicating it is a guest house named 'Flamingo'.

A room with a large wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of buildings and a tower.

A room with a wooden table surrounded by chairs, a bookshelf, and a window with a view.

18. Flamingo Guest House

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Old Fort

Aijaz

₩17,807

₩20,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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 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.

19. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort

Andrea

₩81,280

₩104,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

20. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

MOMO

₩116,462

₩155,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Old Fort

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Emerson Spice Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 125 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 45 reviews	View
Park Hyatt Zanzibar	9.4 Exceptional 286 reviews	View
Elephantohotel	9.2 Wonderful 10 reviews	View
Shaba Boutique Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 26 reviews	View

Top Old Fort Hotel Reviews

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"This property is a the most beautiful relaxing place to escape from the stresses of everyday life! Everything is perfect, the location, food, atmosphere, but mostly the endearing and helpful staff!"

Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"An excellent place to stay. Clean and comfortable with three swimming pools and a game room that had ping pong and foosball. Unfortunately, there can be some noise from a nearby hotel with live music, but it doesn't seem to last very late. The timbo hotel itself was quiet. The buffet breakfast was excellent with many choices for vegetarian and vegan guests including soy milk."

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location was ideal for wandering through Stone Town. The staff were friendly. The view from open patio dining area on the roof top was amazing. You must take advantage of wandering the many alley ways and shops. Lots to see in the area."

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)"

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Personnel bienveillant, dommage qu’il y ait beaucoup de travaux aux alentours… Très bon emplacement"

Spice Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Now there are hotels for staying only, convenient location, etc., but this one excels in the long-forgotten personal touch and the joy of hosting and servitude. I have experienced greater care, postcard messages, and cookies to wish you good night. It is also in the best location in Stone Town, where you can access all the highlights of the place within 10 to 20 minutes. Beautifully decorated and a great place to stay."

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"

Tembo Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Hotel très bien situé, très propre, bien équipé (lclim, ventilateurs groupe électrogène pour les coupures..) avec énormément de piscine (4) en bord de mer... Le personnel est très agréable.. Seul petit bémol, le restaurant qui n'est pas au niveau de l'hôtel."

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 239 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 239 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.

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

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Old Fort, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

4. Elephantohotel

5. Shaba Boutique Hotel

6. Habari House

7. Hanaia House

8. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

9. Emerson on Hurumzi

10. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

11. Tembo B&B Apartments

12. Tembo House Hotel

13. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

14. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

15. Dhow Palace Hotel

16. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

17. Jafferji House

18. Flamingo Guest House

19. Spice Palace Hotel

20. Maru Maru Hotel

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Top Old Fort Hotel Reviews

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Tembo House Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Tembo Palace 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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