What's Stone Town Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Stone Town, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Make sure to enjoy this walkable neighborhood's great shops. Take in some culture at House of Wonders and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum). There's plenty more to see, including Christ Church Cathedral and Slave Market.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Stone Town?
We have 155 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top places to stay in Stone Town:
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Beachfront hotel with spa, outdoor pool- Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • 24-hour fitness center • Attentive staff
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Hotel with spa, restaurant- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Free ferry shuttles • Bar • Attentive staff
Kahawa Sun Set View
City-center B&B- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk
Jafferji House
Guesthouse with restaurant- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Garden • Attentive staff
Kholle House
Bayfront guesthouse with outdoor pool, restaurant- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Bar • Attentive staff
How to Get to Stone Town
Flying to:
- Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), 4.4 mi (7 km) from Stone Town
Things to See and Do in and around Stone Town
What to See in Stone Town
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Slave Market
- Old Fort
- Forodhani Gardens
- Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
Things to Do in Stone Town
- Zanzibar Night Market
- Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)
- Freddie Mercury Museum
- People's Palace Museum
- Peace Memorial Museum
Other Popular Stone Town Attractions
- Shangani Beach
- Darajani Market
- House of Wonders
- Malindi Mosque
- Hamamni Persian Baths