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A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden cabinet, and a stone floor.

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

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

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Iris

€101

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

A hallway with a chandelier, curtains, and a canopy.

A room with a large window, a wooden cabinet, a table with chairs, and a hanging canopy.

A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

James

€117

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A beach with sun loungers and a building with arches.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a wooden table, and a window with shutters.

A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.

3. Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort

Hanna

€116

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

A room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and a tray with two glasses of red drink.

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

4. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

Phillip

€60

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

5. Elephantohotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

duane

€127

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A multi-story building with arched windows and balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and potted plants.

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

A spacious lounge with comfortable seating, large windows with views of the sea, and ornate ceiling designs.

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

6. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Possenta C

€362

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

7. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Greig

€75

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A room with a high ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread, a wooden chair, a small table, and a wardrobe with hanging clothes.

A staircase with wooden railings, a bench, and two windows with wooden frames.

An outdoor cafe with wooden furniture and a central bar area.

A room with a bed, a table, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outside.

8. Habari House

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Marcus

€89

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A traditional building with multiple balconies, a courtyard with potted plants, and a palm tree.

A hallway with yellow walls, ornate doors, and a stone floor.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a small table, and a wooden cabinet.

A woman sitting by a pool with a large planter and lush greenery in the background.

9. Kholle House

Stone Town, 0.6 km from Old Fort

catherine

€139

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A room with ornate furniture, a large window with colorful stained glass, and a view of the sea.

A white building with multiple windows and doors, featuring wooden shutters and balconies.

A poolside lounge with wooden furniture and a checkered floor.

A beach with sun loungers and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

10. Tembo B&B Apartments

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort

Hassan

€69

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A rooftop terrace with white furniture, teal cushions, and lanterns, overlooking a coastal cityscape.

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

A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.

A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.

11. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

MOMO

€95

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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.

12. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Old Fort

Melanie

€105

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

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

A room with a bed under a canopy, a wooden chair with red cushions, and a painting on the wall.

A bathtub with a tiled mosaic floor, candles, and bottles of water.

13. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Greig

€156

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A traditional building with a balcony, wooden lattice railings, and white curtains.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy, a sofa, a coffee table, and a cowhide rug.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central open area with a view to the upper level.

A dimly lit room with a bathtub, candles, and decorative lanterns.

14. Jafferji House

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

EMMANUEL

€95

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.

The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and blue bedding, a canopy bed, and a view of the sea.

A buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.

15. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Joseph

€75

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

Two bartenders preparing drinks in a bar with a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

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

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

16. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort

Stanley

€67

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A wooden deck with a hammock, chairs, and a view of the ocean.

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.

A pool area with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

17. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Antonio

€317

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden cabinet, and a chandelier.

A kitchen with a coffee maker, two bottles, a microwave, and various kitchenware on a wooden table.

18. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Abdulmunim

€60

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, and a small table with a chair.

19. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Gianfranco

€157

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A courtyard with a wooden pergola, seating area, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A dining area with rustic wooden tables and chairs, white walls, and artwork.

A narrow alleyway with buildings on either side, featuring wooden doors and a tiled floor.

20. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

Arjun

€187

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Old Fort

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 113 reviews	View
Emerson Spice Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 126 reviews	View
Tembo House Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town	8.8 Excellent 31 reviews	View
Elephantohotel	9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews	View

Top Old Fort Hotel Reviews

Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"If you want to be close to history, locals in the marketplace, a wide variety of activities, a great beach with character, and old world amazing charm... then this is it. Not your typical westernized tropical beach which is far away (1-2 hrs drive) and found way up north. There is nothing up there historically because there was no way to create a harbor for international multicultural trade there. Tembo has 2 infinity pools, 1 courtyard pool, and a great ocean front beach with beautiful views of all types of boats going by. Staff were superb and will remember you by sight, if not by name, when you pay attention to them. Walkabouts in Stonetown are easy, safe, and all around you. Management and staff are proud to be here, just as my group of 7 friends were. Great food, beautiful rooms and historical decor. Kevin from Boston area."

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Nc"

Tembo B&B Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Air conditioning work great and the hotel is in a great location"

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very nice property and good location but no air conditioning in our room. Very hot and stuffy. Otherwise good."

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay at the Mizingani Seafront. Extremely helpful and attentive staff, clean/comfortable rooms and a nice quiet pool area"

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."

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

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

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)

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

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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)

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

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Zanzibar Night Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Zanzibar Night Market during your stay in Zanzibar Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Freddie Mercury Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Freddie Mercury Museum during your trip to Zanzibar Town. Visit 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? Visit 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 when you stop by The Ancient Door of Stone Town. Visit 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 holiday in 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 when you stop by Jaw's Corner. 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 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, take a look at the 228 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller 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 will I be able to find close to Old Fort?

Expedia has 228 hotels and other accommodation options 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, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Old Fort.

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. Emerson Spice Hotel

3. Tembo House Hotel

4. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

5. Elephantohotel

6. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

7. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

8. Habari House

9. Kholle House

10. Tembo B&B Apartments

11. Maru Maru Hotel

12. Shaba Boutique Hotel

13. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

14. Jafferji House

15. Dhow Palace Hotel

16. Spice Palace Hotel

17. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

18. Hanaia House

19. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

20. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

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Top Old Fort Hotel Reviews

Tembo House Hotel

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Tembo B&B Apartments

Dhow Palace Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Maru Maru 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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