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Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
3.5 star property
Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (112 reviews)
"Beautiful building, great staff. Fantastic room (Violetta)"
United Kingdom
lesley jane
Emerson Spice Hotel

Shaba Boutique Hotel

Shaba Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town, 0.5 km from Old Fort
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Clean rooms, helpful staff, good location"
United States
Darrell
The price is €38
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Shaba Boutique Hotel

Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar Coffee House
3.5 star property
Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (97 reviews)
"I had an amazing time at the coffee house! The room was very beautiful and breakfast exceptional but the highlight for me was the staff. They are what made my stay great! "
United Kingdom
sheila
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Zanzibar Coffee House

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
4.0 star property
Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (40 reviews)
"Never disappoints! Consistent with great food and high end accommodation for stone town. "
United States
Suhaa
The price is €436
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel
3.0 star property
Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (584 reviews)
"Room was spacious and clean with weell functioning AC. The staff were efficient and kind. The rooftop restaurant served a very good breakfasts with lots of options and the happy hour was reasonable and of good quality. Overall a good location and a nice place to stay."
Canada
Elana
Maru Maru Hotel

Habari House

Habari House
2.5 star property
Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (13 reviews)
"Good accommodation, culturally unique property, highly convenient location for a tourist. price was a bit high. "
United States
Melanie
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Habari House

Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Sharazad Wonders Boutique
3.5 star property
Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (18 reviews)
"Comfortable beds, tasty breakfast ☺️"
United Kingdom
Audrone
Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Freddie Mercury Apartments

Freddie Mercury Apartments
2.5 star property
Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"Great area, this is literally the building where Freddie Mercury lived, apartment with unique old zanzibari character, great location - near to beach, stone town and night market, great breakfast. Loved it."
United States
Vikas
Freddie Mercury Apartments

Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (957 reviews)
"Staff was exceptionally friendly. Location was perfect. "
Canada
Kim
Tembo House Hotel

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
3.0 star property
Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (26 reviews)
"The breakfast was delicious, WiFi good and location was excellent."
United Kingdom
lucy
The price is €54
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
5.0 star property
Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (273 reviews)
"It was an amazing experience the best hotel in stone town "
United States
Gerald
The price is €350
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Jafferji House

Jafferji House
4.0 star property
Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (205 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful and historic hotel near shopping, dining and city sights. "
United States
LeKeitha
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Jafferji House

Hanaia House

Hanaia House
4.0 star property
Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (36 reviews)
"super friendly workers breakfast was great great location thry also have wifi"
United States
Amber
Hanaia House

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (504 reviews)
"Good"
United States
ANNET
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Emerson on Hurumzi

Emerson on Hurumzi
3.5 star property
Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (30 reviews)
"Quaint historic building right in stone town. Staff is great a dinner at the rooftop is really nice. "
United States
Luis
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Emerson on Hurumzi

Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel
3.5 star property
Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (146 reviews)
"Loved it and loved the staff "
United States
Sady
Spice Palace Hotel

Forodhani Park Hotel

Forodhani Park Hotel
3.5 star property
Stone Town, < 0.1 km from Old Fort
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (122 reviews)
"Staff was friendly; gave great guest service. Overall stay was exceptional. Variety of breakfast options was very good. I would definitely recommend to others. Hotel is very clean and well managed. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
United States
Donna
Forodhani Park Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel
4.0 star property
Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (155 reviews)
"Good location, comfortable beds and good breakfast. As provided direct to then - aircon in room hallway/communal areas and some of the decor is in need of a bot of a refresh. "
United Kingdom
Alexander
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Kholle House

Kholle House
3.5 star property
Stone Town, 0.6 km from Old Fort
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (76 reviews)
"Beautifully restored hotel, perfect location, great staff. Perfect place to stay for anybody that want to experience Stone town in Zanzibar."
United States
Carmen
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Kholle House

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel
5.0 star property
Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (247 reviews)
"Amazing place, good location and nice staff "
United Kingdom
Sumaiya
The price is €277
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
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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 204 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 Tembo B&B Apartments and Park Hyatt Zanzibar.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Old Fort?
Expedia has 204 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, Hamamni Persian Baths and Livingstone's House 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.