The Best Hotels Closest to Mbweni Ruins in Zanzibar Town - 2026 Updated Prices

Q: 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, take a look at the 233 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Q: Where is 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 traveller 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 .

Q: How many hotels will I be able to find near Mbweni Ruins?

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

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

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Mbweni Ruins.

Q: 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

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Mbweni Ruins

Thomas

₹11,829 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

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

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Mbweni Ruins

Julie

₹12,260 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

3. Habari House

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Mbweni Ruins

Nadine

₹9,829 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

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

4. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Mbweni Ruins

Aysha

₹44,781 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

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

5. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Mbweni Ruins

Melanie

₹11,054 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

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

6. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Mbweni Ruins

Amber

₹8,585 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

7. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

James

₹53,706 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

8. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

Gianfranco

₹16,980 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

Grand Suite, Bathtub | Deep-soaking bathtub

9. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Mbweni Ruins

Marisa

₹18,299 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

10. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Mbweni Ruins

lucy

₹11,049 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

11. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Mbweni Ruins

Przemek

₹11,359 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

12. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

Antonio

₹40,532 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

13. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

Arjun

₹20,718 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

14. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

leonid

₹7,899 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

15. Emerald Palm Courtyard Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Mbweni Ruins

Muhammad

₹7,512 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

16. Hiliki House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Mbweni Ruins

Kathleen

₹4,914 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

17. Island Paradise Inn

1.3 km from Mbweni Ruins

₹7,173 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

18. Tarawanda House By Stawi

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Mbweni Ruins

Nika

₹3,860 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

19. The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Mbweni Ruins

Caridad

₹15,639 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

20. Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

Stone Town, 0.9 km from Mbweni Ruins

NEEMA KIURE MSSUSA AND

₹10,572 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Mbweni Ruins

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Zanzibar Coffee House	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 103 reviews	View
Emerson Spice Hotel	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 119 reviews	View
Habari House	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 43 reviews	View
Shaba Boutique Hotel	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 26 reviews	View

Top Mbweni Ruins Hotel Reviews

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel is well located for a night or 2 in Stone Town. Once you are there you can walk around to see everything you need. The hotel is a nice property, the pool area and restaurant are well maintained and beautiful. The room could do with a bit of updating, we had some water coming from the window although wasn’t raining. Good place to stay, nice staff, good breakfast"

Tarawanda House By Stawi

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and nice. Staff were helpful. Breakfast is small so not enough to leave you feeling full. Walking distance to different places to shop and eat. Private bathroom is the best option to get. No elevators, keep that in mind if you have heavy luggage or a lot of luggage. They only do checkin from 2pm to 6pm, so try to arrange a later checkin way in advance if you need to. I would stay here again. We had a nice stay."

Zanzibar Coffee House

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property with excellent food and coffee. The staff was very kind and helpful. The rooftop breakfast was a nice respite from the busy town. I felt very secure staying there with security on all night. They were helpful with recommendations for sightseeing and other restaurants. I was able to leave my bags locked up for a late checkout. Transfers to and from the airport were quick and seemless. Very nice place to start your stay on Zanzibar."

Tembo Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"The place is nice. However, the advertisement about tempo palace was deceiving. We thought the tempo palace was on the beach as per pictures that we saw. However, even though you have access to the beach and pools at tempo hotel, tempo palace is in a different side with old building views. We were not allowed to check in early. There were fixing the bathroom by the pool. There were dust all over the place and hanging the whole afternoon We tried to take a nap after a long flight but we couldn't bc of the noise. When we told them about the situation, they offered to give us a room on a different level on the same tempo palace which didn't make sense. We stayed where we were. The magnets tried to accomodate but they couldn't. It was disappointing. They tried to provide us a late checkout and a place to shower. We checked out early so we we had other plans. When we ask to shower, they told us a couple was using the room that we need to wait 10 min. That 10 min ended up being over one hour. It was disappointing. I had to call the manger for us to get a room to shower. I wish they make it easy for us. It was disappointing. Besides that the food was good."

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 care-free afternoon at Shangani Beach during your travels in Zanzibar Town? Visit 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, take a look at the 233 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is 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 traveller 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 will I be able to find near Mbweni Ruins?

Expedia has 233 hotels and other accommodation options 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 hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Mbweni Ruins.

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. Habari House

4. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

5. Shaba Boutique Hotel

6. Hanaia House

7. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

8. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

9. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

10. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

11. Maru Maru Hotel

12. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

13. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

14. Spice Palace Hotel

15. Emerald Palm Courtyard Hotel

16. Hiliki House

17. Island Paradise Inn

18. Tarawanda House By Stawi

19. The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

20. Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

Compare popular hotels close to Mbweni Ruins

Top Mbweni Ruins Hotel Reviews

Dhow Palace Hotel

Other attractions near Mbweni Ruins

Shangani Beach

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