10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Old Fort in Zanzibar Town from NZ$26

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

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.

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

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

NZ$179

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

A hallway with a large arched doorway, two upholstered chairs, a round table, and three large woven vases.

2. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Danise

NZ$679

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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

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 room with a balcony, a bed, and curtains.

3. Elephantohotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

duane

NZ$241

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A seaside patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.

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

4. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

NZ$771

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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 breakfast buffet with various pastries, bread, and condiments.

A staircase with wooden railings, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

5. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Old Fort

Melanie

NZ$188

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

6. Habari House

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Nadine

NZ$180

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Abdulmunim

NZ$119

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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

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

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.

8. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Victoria

NZ$417

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

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.

9. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

Phillip

NZ$161

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

10. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Gita

NZ$742

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

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

11. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Cherine

NZ$288

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

12. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort

Grazyna

NZ$166

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a sunset in the background.

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.

13. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Gianfranco

NZ$307

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 spacious hallway with a wooden ceiling, potted plants, a red sofa, and a wooden door at the end.

14. Jafferji House

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

EMMANUEL

NZ$245

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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 buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.

A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

15. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort

Joseph

NZ$170

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A large hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and a courtyard.

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

16. Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort

Susannah

NZ$255

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

17. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

MOMO

NZ$187

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 home office with a desk, computer, and various decorative items on shelves.

18. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort

Arjun

NZ$396

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A covered outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by wicker furniture and palm trees in the background.

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

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

19. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort

Andrea

NZ$133

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A multi-level indoor space with a central staircase, surrounded by potted plants and a small water feature.

A reception desk with a person working on a laptop, a ceiling fan, patterned curtains, and a window with blinds.

A room with a large wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of buildings and a tower.

A building with a sign indicating it is a guest house named 'Flamingo'.

20. Flamingo Guest House

Stone Town, 0.5 km from Old Fort

Aijaz

NZ$26

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Old Fort

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 111 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 45 reviews	View
Elephantohotel	9.2 Wonderful 10 reviews	View
Park Hyatt Zanzibar	9.4 Exceptional 286 reviews	View
Shaba Boutique Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 26 reviews	View

Top Old Fort Hotel Reviews

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent

"This property is a the most beautiful relaxing place to escape from the stresses of everyday life! Everything is perfect, the location, food, atmosphere, but mostly the endearing and helpful staff!"

Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"An excellent place to stay. Clean and comfortable with three swimming pools and a game room that had ping pong and foosball. Unfortunately, there can be some noise from a nearby hotel with live music, but it doesn't seem to last very late. The timbo hotel itself was quiet. The buffet breakfast was excellent with many choices for vegetarian and vegan guests including soy milk."

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location was ideal for wandering through Stone Town. The staff were friendly. The view from open patio dining area on the roof top was amazing. You must take advantage of wandering the many alley ways and shops. Lots to see in the area."

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)"

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Personnel bienveillant, dommage qu’il y ait beaucoup de travaux aux alentours… Très bon emplacement"

Spice Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Now there are hotels for staying only, convenient location, etc., but this one excels in the long-forgotten personal touch and the joy of hosting and servitude. I have experienced greater care, postcard messages, and cookies to wish you good night. It is also in the best location in Stone Town, where you can access all the highlights of the place within 10 to 20 minutes. Beautifully decorated and a great place to stay."

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Mizangani Seafront Hotel was an amazing, atmospheric bit of old Zanzibar looking out on the Stone Town harbor, and across from the Dar es Salaam ferry landing. They served a wonderful breakfast on the veranda. The reception and breakfast staff were very helpful and gave us a warm welcome. Our room was spacious and filled with beautiful Zanzibari details."

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean but had misty smell and little small rooms"

Tembo Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Hotel très bien situé, très propre, bien équipé (lclim, ventilateurs groupe électrogène pour les coupures..) avec énormément de piscine (4) en bord de mer... Le personnel est très agréable.. Seul petit bémol, le restaurant qui n'est pas au niveau de l'hôtel."

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 239 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 239 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.

Top Hotels Near Old Fort in Zanzibar Town from NZ$26

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Our top choices for Old Fort hotels

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

2. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

3. Elephantohotel

4. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5. Shaba Boutique Hotel

6. Habari House

7. Hanaia House

8. Emerson on Hurumzi

9. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

10. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

11. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

12. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

13. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

14. Jafferji House

15. Dhow Palace Hotel

16. Tembo House Hotel

17. Maru Maru Hotel

18. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

19. Spice Palace Hotel

20. Flamingo Guest House

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Top Old Fort Hotel Reviews

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Tembo House Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Tembo Palace 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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