Stone Town Travel Guide
Zanzibar Town





Visit Stone Town
Popular places to visit

Slave Market
An Anglican cathedral now stands on this site where slaves once suffered before being sold into harsh servitude.

Forodhani Gardens
Relax in this scenic tree-filled oceanside park that transforms into a lively and busy seafood market after the sun goes down.

Old Fort
Browse the stalls of the courtyard market and attend festivals in the amphitheater in the oldest site in the historic center.

Christ Church Cathedral
Admire the coral stone design and see the museum and memorial of this church that was built to celebrate the end of slavery.

House of Wonders
See one of the early buildings of Zanzibar’s modern development, with wide verandas overlooking the ocean and relics from the late 1800s.

Shangani Beach
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.
Top hotels in Stone Town

Tembo House Hotel
Lovely stay and excellent service.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Tembo B&B Apartments
The staff was friendly and helpful. The food exceeded expectations. The facility Location is great and clean
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Very nice and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Not like it use too..!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Mizingani Seafront Hotel
This hotel is old and tired. The welcome was, at best, lukewarm, and the service was generally not good. The room was not well cleaned but there was good air conditioning, which was very welcome. Furniture was old and beds uncomfortable. The phone in the room did not work and other guests were allowed ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Maru Maru Hotel
We picked Maru Maru because we were a large family group and they offered transportation to and from the airport for an additional fee. In addition, the hotel was very nice, had a very good breakfast buffet and a pool that the kids enjoyed. Was very clean and we felt very safe. Our flights were before ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
