Stone Town Travel Guide
Zanzibar Town





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Popular places to visit

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

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

Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Zanzibar Town with a trip to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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.
Top hotels in Stone Town

Tembo House Hotel
Great staff
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
An absolute gem of a hotel! The building is absolutely beautiful and feels like it has been there forever, even in the new parts. The room was spotless, the bed incredibly comfortable and the bathroom was lovely. They filter their water so you can use the taps no problem to brush teeth but they provide ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Maru Maru Hotel
Lhôtel est bien placé dans la vieille ville, pas très loin de la mer et des attractions touristiques principales. La chambre était spacieuse, la literie confortable et le service impeccable. Malheureusement, elle donnait sur une cour intérieure très bruyante vers 6 H du matin lorsque les employés ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Dhow Palace Hotel
Breakfast was a buffet, fruit, cereal, pastries, eggs ect.. The coffee was Zanzibar coffee, we didn't care for it, strong and flavoured. The hotel was beautiful, old antique furniture, lots of style. Refreshing pool and sunset view from the top.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Zanzibar Serena Hotel
This is a lovely hotel in a historic building. It’s walking distance to all the sights of Stonetown. Our room was clean and comfortable. The balcony looked out to the Indian Ocean. Staff were very helpful and friendly, particularly the receptionist who helped us with booking our transfer to the airport ...
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Tembo B&B Apartments
Room was clean and well situated.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
