What's Stone Town like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Stone Town, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Make sure that you enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's great shops. Take in some culture at House of Wonders and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum). There's plenty more to see, including Slave Market and Old Fort.
Where are the best places to stay in Stone Town?
We have 155 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' favourite places to stay in Stone Town:
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Beachfront hotel with spa and outdoor pool- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • 24-hour fitness centre • Attentive staff
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Hotel with spa and restaurant- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Free ferry shuttles • Bar • Attentive staff
Kahawa Sun Set View
City centre B&B- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk
Jafferji House
Guesthouse with restaurant- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Rooftop terrace • Garden • Attentive staff
Kholle House
Bayfront guesthouse with outdoor pool and restaurant- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Rooftop terrace • Bar • Attentive staff
How to get to Stone Town
Flying to:
- Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.), 4.4 mi (7 km) from Stone Town
Things to see and do in and around Stone Town
What to see in Stone Town
- Slave Market
- House of Wonders
- Old Fort
- Forodhani Gardens
- Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
Things to do in Stone Town
- Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)
- Zanzibar Night Market
- Freddie Mercury Museum
- People's Palace Museum
- Peace Memorial Museum
Other popular Stone Town attractions
- Shangani Beach
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Hamamni Persian Baths
- Darajani Market
- Malindi Mosque