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

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

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

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Iris

AED 386

AED 444 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a modern bathroom.

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.

A person sitting by a window with a view of a building and palm trees.

2. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Alexander

AED 1,077

AED 1,274 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.

A hotel corridor with a red carpet, a Christmas tree, marble walls, and a staircase.

A room with a balcony, a bed, and curtains.

3. Elephantohotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

duane

AED 388

AED 482 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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 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.

4. Habari House

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Marcus

AED 303

AED 378 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

5. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Greig

AED 472

AED 580 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

6. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Greig

AED 317

AED 402 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

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.

7. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

MOMO

AED 285

AED 387 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

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

A seaside patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.

8. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Possenta C

AED 1,249

AED 1,480 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

9. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Old Fort

Melanie

AED 346

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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.

10. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Joseph

AED 256

AED 332 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hallway with wooden doors, arched windows, and wall-mounted lights.

11. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Gianfranco

AED 529

AED 646 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

A room with a checkered floor, antique furniture, a canopy bed, and a view of the outside.

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

12. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Victoria

AED 575

AED 691 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.

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

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

13. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

Phillip

AED 151

AED 290 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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.

14. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Abdulmunim

AED 216

AED 248 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

15. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Gita

AED 1,104

AED 1,306 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a reception area with a TV.

16. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort

Stanley

AED 219

AED 281 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A buffet setup with two stainless steel appliances, a wooden table, and various serving utensils.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge and a checkered floor area.

A dining area with checkered flooring and tables arranged in a central octagonal pattern.

A spiral staircase with ornate black metal railings.

17. Forodhani Park Hotel

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Old Fort

AED 343

AED 429 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A breakfast table set with bread, a jug, and a glass of orange juice.

A garden with various plants and a white structure, possibly a water feature or sculpture.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a large, ornate rug. There are several wooden chairs and a sofa arranged around a central area with a small table.

A room with a wooden chair, a table, a potted plant, and a rug.

18. Hiliki House

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Old Fort

Kathleen

AED 82

AED 95 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge and a potted plant in the foreground.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with shutters, and a mosquito net.

A rooftop lounge area with lounge chairs, potted plants, and a view of buildings in the background.

A multi-level interior with arched doorways and a central hanging light fixture.

19. The Swahili House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Patrick

AED 437

AED 524 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A swimming pool with a person in the water, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

A building with a balcony and a flagpole with flags.

A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

An outdoor terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water during sunset.

20. Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

Stone Town, 0.7 km from Old Fort

NEEMA KIURE MSSUSA AND

AED 388

AED 483 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Old Fort

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 112 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
Elephantohotel	9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Habari House	9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews	View
Zanzibar Palace Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 161 reviews	View

Top Old Fort Hotel Reviews

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."

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in the middle of the old city, very clean, staff very nice. Their restaurant was good. No pool (just saying this because some reviews make it look like there is a pool)."

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

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

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Everything and Everyone was excellent. Only complaint is that the extra room we paid for only became available at noon when we expected it to be available at 10am as mentioned at the reception when we booked it for half day."

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

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)"

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)

Explore the great outdoors at Forodhani Gardens, a lovely green space in Zanzibar Town. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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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)

You can browse the exhibits at House of Wonders, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Zanzibar Town. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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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. Elephantohotel

4. Habari House

5. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

6. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

7. Maru Maru Hotel

8. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

9. Shaba Boutique Hotel

10. Dhow Palace Hotel

11. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

12. Emerson on Hurumzi

13. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

14. Hanaia House

15. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

16. Spice Palace Hotel

17. Forodhani Park Hotel

18. Hiliki House

19. The Swahili House

20. Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

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Top Old Fort Hotel Reviews

Tembo House Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Tembo B&B Apartments

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Maru Maru Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Emerson Spice 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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