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

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 1.1 km from Livingstone's House

Iris

￥14,115

￥16,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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, 1.7 km from Livingstone's House

Kyle

￥46,331

￥54,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

3. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 1.8 km from Livingstone's House

Natasha

￥54,280

￥64,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

4. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 1.4 km from Livingstone's House

MOMO

￥12,671

￥17,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A room with a balcony, a bed, and curtains.

A modern restaurant with teal chairs and wooden tables, a central counter with a TV, and patterned columns.

A hotel corridor with a red carpet, a Christmas tree, marble walls, and a staircase.

5. Elephantohotel

Stone Town, 1.2 km from Livingstone's House

duane

￥17,438

￥21,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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.

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

6. Habari House

Stone Town, 1.7 km from Livingstone's House

Nadine

￥13,005

￥16,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and outdoor seating areas.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a wooden shelving unit with plants.

Two lounge chairs with cushions, a glass balustrade, and a view of the sea with boats.

A spacious lobby with a central glass coffee table, seating area with sofas and side tables, wooden beams, and hanging pendant lights.

7. Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel

2.7 km from Livingstone's House

Ashraful

￥30,919

￥37,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

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

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

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.

8. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 1.1 km from Livingstone's House

Melanie

￥13,295

￥16,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

9. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 1.6 km from Livingstone's House

Phillip

￥6,845

￥13,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

10. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, 1.2 km from Livingstone's House

Grazyna

￥10,244

￥13,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a wooden ladder, and patterned curtains.

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

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.

11. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 1.2 km from Livingstone's House

Abdulmunim

￥8,348

￥9,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

A room with a wooden table surrounded by chairs, a bookshelf, and a window with a view.

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

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

12. Flamingo Guest House

Stone Town, 1.4 km from Livingstone's House

Aijaz

￥2,060

￥2,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

A checkered floor, a wooden chair, a table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.

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.

13. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, 1.3 km from Livingstone's House

Victoria

￥24,735

￥29,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 bathroom with a bathtub, toiletries, and towels.

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

14. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 1.1 km from Livingstone's House

Cherine

￥22,674

￥27,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

15. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 1.8 km from Livingstone's House

Gianfranco

￥22,811

￥27,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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.

16. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 1.7 km from Livingstone's House

Joseph

￥10,181

￥13,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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.

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.

17. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 1.9 km from Livingstone's House

Gita

￥47,491

￥56,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

18. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 1.5 km from Livingstone's House

Adeyemi

￥10,272

￥13,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and potted plants.

A modern living room with a sofa, two white armchairs, and a wooden coffee table.

A conference room with rows of red chairs and a stage with a podium.

A modern living room with a beige sofa set, a coffee table, and two potted plants.

19. NEW AMAAN HOTEL

2.5 km from Livingstone's House

Tabaro

￥16,272

￥19,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

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

A room with a wooden chair, a table, a potted plant, and a rug.

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.

20. Hiliki House

Stone Town, 1.6 km from Livingstone's House

Kathleen

￥3,542

￥4,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Livingstone's House

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 111 reviews	View
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town	9.6 Exceptional 46 reviews	View
Park Hyatt Zanzibar	9.4 Exceptional 288 reviews	View
Maru Maru Hotel	8.8 Excellent 604 reviews	View
Elephantohotel	9.4 Exceptional 11 reviews	View

Top Livingstone's House Hotel Reviews

Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast buffet covered everybody’s needs and was all beautifully cooked and displayed. The staff were very friendly, helpful and attentive. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and am happy to recommend the hotel."

Spice Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I would highly recommend this hotel in Stone Town. It is a wonderful place to stay with very friendly staff and functional facilities. The breakfast is also decent too! Oh and the proximity to the ferry and most places. Nice gem."

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)"

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 Coffee House

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was very nice. What comes to mind is quaint. The staff was airing and attentive. The location made it a little difficult to get your luggage in and out, but we managed. We would stay there again. It was close to the markets, making it a plus. The tours were outstanding. Zanzibar was a place to make memories."

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."

Princess Salme Inn

10/10 Excellent

"After staying at several other places in Stone Town, I found Princess Salme Inn to offer an excellent balance between price and value."

Other attractions near Livingstone's House

A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".

Slave Market

8.6/10 (487 reviews)

An Anglican cathedral now stands on this site where slaves once suffered before being sold into harsh servitude.

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A historic building with a dome and arched windows.

Christ Church Cathedral

8.0/10 (147 reviews)

Admire the coral stone design and see the museum and memorial of this church that was built to celebrate the end of slavery.

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Michenzani Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Michenzani Mall during your visit to Ng'ambo.

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Kariakoo Amusement Park

Bring the family to Kariakoo Amusement Park and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Zanzibar Town. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Darajani Market

8.4/10 (167 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Zanzibar Town with a trip to Darajani Market. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

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Malindi Mosque

8.4/10 (18 reviews)

Malindi Mosque is just one of the places to see in Zanzibar Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

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Shakti Temple

8.8/10 (10 reviews)

After visiting Shakti Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zanzibar Town. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the 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 trip to Zanzibar Town. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Livingstone's House?

Livingstone's House is located in a historic area of Ng'ambo known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 191 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Livingstone's House?

Spice Palace Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Livingstone's House. Other good options within a short distance include Mizingani Seafront Hotel and Maru Maru Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Livingstone's House?

Expedia has 191 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Livingstone's House.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Livingstone's House, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Livingstone's House.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Livingstone's House?

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What can I see and do near Livingstone's House?

You'll want to browse the collections at House of Wonders, Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), and Peace Memorial Museum. Sights like Slave Market, Old Fort, and Hamamni Persian Baths are landmarks to visit in the area. Local parks like Forodhani Gardens, Prison Island, and Chapwani Island are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Livingstone's House hotels

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

2. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

3. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

4. Maru Maru Hotel

5. Elephantohotel

6. Habari House

7. Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort and Spa - Dry Hotel

8. Shaba Boutique Hotel

9. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

10. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

11. Hanaia House

12. Flamingo Guest House

13. Emerson on Hurumzi

14. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

15. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

16. Dhow Palace Hotel

17. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

18. Spice Palace Hotel

19. NEW AMAAN HOTEL

20. Hiliki House

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Top Livingstone's House Hotel Reviews

Tembo House Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Tembo Palace Hotel

Princess Salme Inn

Other attractions near Livingstone's House

Slave Market

Christ Church Cathedral

Michenzani Mall

Kariakoo Amusement Park

Darajani Market

Malindi Mosque

Shakti Temple

Beit el-Sahel

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