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

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

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

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

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

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Iris

₩140,256

₩161,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

2. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Alexander

₩393,958

₩466,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

3. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Greig

₩86,522

₩112,844 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 large hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and a courtyard.

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

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

4. Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort

Victoria

₩139,270

₩173,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

5. Elephantohotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

duane

₩156,692

₩190,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor cafe with wooden furniture and a central bar area.

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

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

Marcus

₩110,266

₩137,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.

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

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.

7. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Possenta C

₩456,875

₩541,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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.

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

8. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

₩106,214

₩143,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

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.

9. Kholle House

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Old Fort

catherine

₩110,949

₩207,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A staircase with wooden railings, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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 breakfast buffet with various pastries, bread, and condiments.

10. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Old Fort

Melanie

₩129,554

₩162,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 bathroom with a bathtub, toiletries, and towels.

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

11. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Greig

₩192,798

₩235,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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 narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.

12. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

₩69,703

₩90,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a sunset in the background.

13. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Gianfranco

₩192,675

₩234,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 buffet with various fruits and sliced meats.

14. Tembo B&B Apartments

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort

₩77,887

₩102,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

15. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Victoria

₩208,925

₩250,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

16. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

₩78,348

₩90,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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.

17. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Antonio

₩403,826

₩477,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

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

18. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Joseph

₩100,283

₩128,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 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.

19. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

Arjun

₩235,041

₩280,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

20. Jafferji House

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

EMMANUEL

₩156,157

₩179,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Compare popular hotels close to Old Fort

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 113 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 49 reviews	View
Mizingani Seafront Hotel	8.8 Excellent 440 reviews	View
Tembo House Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Elephantohotel	9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews	View

Top Old Fort Hotel Reviews

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"

Tembo House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Comfortable, classic property right on the beach. Staff was friendly and accommodating, the food was good. The only negative was the hotel is not licensed, but that is understandable given the location in the Muslim part of Stonetown."

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."

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location, excellent staff, great facilities, all with a lot of history."

Tembo B&B Apartments

8/10 Good

"Bad communication between hotel and driver causing our airport driver to have to wait a couple hours for us after our flight was delayed and no one from the hotel responded to my call, texts, or email. Shows lack of respect for the driver I think. Otherwise a nice stay."

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

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

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely oasis of calm amidst the Zanzibar chaos. Very friendly attentive staff. Would definitely recommend ….."

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.

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. Zanzibar Coffee House

2. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

3. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

4. Tembo House Hotel

5. Elephantohotel

6. Habari House

7. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

8. Maru Maru Hotel

9. Kholle House

10. Shaba Boutique Hotel

11. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

12. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

13. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

14. Tembo B&B Apartments

15. Emerson on Hurumzi

16. Hanaia House

17. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

18. Dhow Palace Hotel

19. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

20. Jafferji House

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Top Old Fort Hotel Reviews

Dhow Palace Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Tembo B&B Apartments

Maru Maru Hotel

Zanzibar Palace 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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