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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Mbweni Ruins

Iris

AED 396

AED 455 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

Room (Violetta) | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

Room (Belle) | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Mbweni Ruins

Julie

AED 387

AED 476 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sep - 11 Sep

Superior Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Mbweni Ruins

Aysha

AED 1,224

AED 1,451 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

4. Habari House

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Mbweni Ruins

Nadine

AED 303

AED 379 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ocean View | View from room

5. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

Natasha

AED 1,239

AED 1,469 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sep - 22 Sep

Basic Double Room | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

6. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Mbweni Ruins

Melanie

AED 316

AED 400 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sep - 4 Sep

7. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Mbweni Ruins

Przemek

AED 323

AED 432 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

Classic Double or Twin Room (Rose) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room (Blue) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

8. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Mbweni Ruins

Victoria

AED 751

AED 893 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, lifeguards on site

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

9. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

Antonio

AED 1,325

AED 1,561 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sep - 2 Sep

3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers

Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view | Balcony view

10. Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Mbweni Ruins

Anne

AED 343

AED 431 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sep - 10 Sep

Grand Suite, Bathtub | Deep soaking bathtub

Luxury Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View | View from room

11. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Mbweni Ruins

Cherine

AED 501

AED 613 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

12. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Mbweni Ruins

Abdulmunim

AED 287

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sep - 24 Sep

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

13. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

Gianfranco

AED 537

AED 654 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

14. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Mbweni Ruins

Grazyna

AED 331

AED 418 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sep - 26 Sep

Signature Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

15. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

Arjun

AED 655

AED 791 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sep - 2 Sep

Superior Suite | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

16. 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

AED 368

AED 423 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

Premium Double or Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

17. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Mbweni Ruins

lucy

AED 178

AED 336 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sep - 6 Sep

18. The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Mbweni Ruins

Caridad

AED 389

AED 484 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sep - 6 Sep

19. Hiliki House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Mbweni Ruins

Kathleen

AED 144

AED 165 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sep - 11 Sep

20. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

leonid

AED 238

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sep - 5 Sep

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
Emerson Spice Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 121 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 45 reviews	View
Habari House	9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews	View
Park Hyatt Zanzibar	9.4 Exceptional 285 reviews	View

Top Mbweni Ruins Hotel Reviews

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

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

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

8/10 Good

"L hotel est plutôt mignon mais nous avons eu une chambre en bas a côté de la réception et côté rue. C etait plutôt bruyant. Le wifi n est pas bon.dans les chambre. Il est bien situé pour visiter. Le petit dejeuner est bien Pour une nuit c est bien pour.ma.part pas plus"

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."

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good clean room in the heart of Stone Town but away from all the tourist shops and touts. Quiet room with food a/c. Helpful staff."

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)

Find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you take a trip to Old Fort. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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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, Beit el-Sahel (Palace 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. Zanzibar Coffee House

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

4. Habari House

5. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

6. Shaba Boutique Hotel

7. Maru Maru Hotel

8. Emerson on Hurumzi

9. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

10. Tembo House Hotel

11. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

12. Hanaia House

13. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

14. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

15. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

16. Jafferji House

17. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

18. The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

19. Hiliki House

20. Spice Palace Hotel

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Top Mbweni Ruins Hotel Reviews

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Tembo House Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Tembo Palace Hotel

Tarawanda House By Stawi

Maru Maru Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio 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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