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

A wooden balcony with vertical slats, a potted plant, and a white wall.

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

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

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Iris

€106

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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

A courtyard with a stone wall, a bench, and various potted plants.

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Julie

€113

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a modern bathroom.

A bar area with a rustic wooden bar counter, a large mirror above the counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

A beach scene with a couple walking hand in hand, boats in the water, and people in the background.

A person sitting by a window with a view of a building and palm trees.

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.2 km from The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Aysha

€322

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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

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

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.

4. Kholle House

Stone Town, 0.7 km from The Ancient Door of Stone Town

catherine

€129

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.

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

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.

5. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.3 km from The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Natasha

€343

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a blue wall.

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.

A living room with a grey sofa, colorful cushions, and a floral arrangement.

6. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Melanie

€74

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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

A hallway with a wooden door, a bench, and a potted plant.

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

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

7. Habari House

Stone Town, 0.2 km from The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Nadine

€88

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

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.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy and a flower arrangement. There is a desk and a chair in the corner.

8. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 km from The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Przemek

€98

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A traditional Moroccan setting with patterned cushions, wooden furniture, and metal trays, overlooking a coastal view with boats.

A rooftop seating area with patterned cushions and traditional decor, overlooking a harbor with boats.

A cozy room with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and a traditional rug.

A room with a checkered floor, antique furniture, a canopy bed, and a view of the outside.

9. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.3 km from The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Victoria

€209

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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

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

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.

10. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Gianfranco

€151

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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

A beach with a wooden boat and a lounge chair with a cushion.

A spacious lobby with high wooden ceilings and intricate woodwork. There is a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk with a computer and a red sign.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with ocean views, and traditional wooden lattice window frames.

11. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Antonio

€365

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a mirror, a shelf with a clock, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

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

A modern outdoor seating area with a white bench and a potted plant.

A wooden ladder shelf unit in a room with tiled flooring, a patterned ceiling, and a wooden door.

12. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.3 km from The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Abdulmunim

€77

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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.

A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.

13. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.2 km from The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Phillip

€77

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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

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

A bathroom with a bathtub, toiletries, and towels.

14. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Cherine

€138

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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.

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

15. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Joseph

€76

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

A spacious hallway with a wooden ceiling, potted plants, a red sofa, and a wooden door at the end.

A room with two four-poster beds with white canopies, a wooden sofa, a coffee table with books, 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.

16. Jafferji House

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from The Ancient Door of Stone Town

"We stayed in the Mercury room. The room was fine. The windows are coloured glass with no window coverings so it gets bright when the sun comes up. The walls are thin so you can hear outside noise but it’s not loud. Good air conditioning, fan and there was a mosquito net. There is a sort of mothball smell but that’s likely from bug spray. Staff were nice and courteous. The breakfast was decent and there was a nice view of the Old Fort. The hotel is located in a main tourist shopping area."

Gianfranco

€101

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

17. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Grazyna

€99

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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.

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

18. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, < 0.1 km from The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Arjun

€198

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A breakfast table set with bread, a jug, and a glass of orange juice.

A traditional room with a wooden cabinet, a large arched window, and a red carpet.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a large, ornate rug. There are several wooden chairs and a sofa arranged around a central area with a small table.

A garden with various plants and a white structure, possibly a water feature or sculpture.

19. Hiliki House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Kathleen

€39

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A swimming pool with a tiled edge and a checkered floor area.

A multi-level interior with white walls and wooden balconies.

A dining area with checkered flooring and tables arranged in a central octagonal pattern.

A spiral staircase with ornate black railings, a potted plant, and a wooden chair.

20. Forodhani Park Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from The Ancient Door of Stone Town

€107

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
Emerson Spice Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 121 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 45 reviews	View
Kholle House	9.4 Exceptional 79 reviews	View
Park Hyatt Zanzibar	9.4 Exceptional 285 reviews	View

Top The Ancient Door of Stone Town Hotel Reviews

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this property and the staff. We had a situation with our rental car and they had a staff member walk to where we had parked the car and he actually drove our rental car back to the hotel and then called the guy we rented the car from and asked him to come by the hotel to pick up the car. I think that was above and beyond and we truly appreciated the extra time and help."

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"Very recommended! Amazing hotel! Great location. Extremely helpful staff!!!"

Tembo House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Our stay here was fine. The hotel is right on the water with a great proximity to StoneTown shopping and the sights. The breakfast was very good and the staff was helpful. Recommended!"

Spice Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I love staying in Stonetown and this was the perfect location. The staff was very nice and the accommodations were satisfactory. It is an older property, as are most accommodations in Stonetown but the room was clean, the bed was comfortable and it was a pleasant stay. "

Zanzibar Coffee House

10/10 Excellent

"I had a pleasant stay at Zanzibar Coffee House. Excellent service and I really liked my room. The location is a little challenging to get to though. The staff will kindly give you a map. They went above and beyond with breakfast."

Tembo Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great hotel!"

Tarawanda House By Stawi

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, great staff. Be wary of a lack of breakfast options, more than made up for with great rooms!"

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Really good value for money, location is good and staff were very friendly."

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good clean room in the heart of Stone Town but away from all the tourist shops and touts. Quiet room with food a/c. Helpful staff."

Other attractions near The Ancient Door of Stone Town

An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.

Old Fort

8.2/10 (437 reviews)

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

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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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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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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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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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People's Palace Museum

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at People's Palace Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Zanzibar Town. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

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Marahubi Palace

You can learn about the history of Zanzibar Town when you stop by Marahubi Palace. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Hamamni Persian Baths

8.6/10 (42 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Zanzibar Town when you take a trip to Hamamni Persian Baths. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Ancient Door of Stone Town?

The Ancient Door of Stone Town is located in Zanzibar Town. This historic area is known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 235 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near The Ancient Door of Stone Town?

Adjacent to The Ancient Door of Stone Town, 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 choices within a short distance include Park Hyatt Zanzibar and Tembo B&B Apartments.

How many hotels should I expect to find near The Ancient Door of Stone Town?

Expedia has 235 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Ancient Door of Stone Town.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Ancient Door of Stone Town, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near The Ancient Door of Stone Town.

What can I see and do near The Ancient Door of Stone Town?

House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury Museum and People's Palace Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Old Fort, Slave Market and Mbweni Ruins are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Forodhani Gardens, Prison Island and Chapwani Island.

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Our top choices for The Ancient Door of Stone Town hotels

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

4. Kholle House

5. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

6. Shaba Boutique Hotel

7. Habari House

8. Maru Maru Hotel

9. Emerson on Hurumzi

10. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

11. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

12. Hanaia House

13. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

14. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

15. Dhow Palace Hotel

16. Jafferji House

17. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

18. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

19. Hiliki House

20. Forodhani Park Hotel

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Top The Ancient Door of Stone Town Hotel Reviews

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Tembo House Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Coffee House

Tembo Palace Hotel

Tarawanda House By Stawi

Dhow Palace Hotel

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Other attractions near The Ancient Door of Stone Town

Old Fort

House of Wonders

St. Joseph's Cathedral

Jaw's Corner

Freddie Mercury Museum

People's Palace Museum

Marahubi Palace

Hamamni Persian Baths

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