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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

Zanzibar Coffee House
Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort
United States
Iris
￥16,638
￥19,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Zanzibar Coffee House
A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.
A hallway with a chandelier, curtains, and a canopy.
A room with a large window, a wooden cabinet, a table with chairs, and a hanging canopy.
A traditional courtyard with ornate wooden lattice railings and hanging plants.

2. Emerson Spice Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel
Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort
Canada
Julie
￥17,011
￥20,828 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Emerson Spice Hotel
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a modern bathroom.
A hallway with a large arched doorway, two upholstered chairs, a round table, and three large woven vases.
A beach scene with a couple walking hand in hand, boats in the water, and people in the background.
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.

3. The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort
United States
Alexander
￥41,955
￥50,821 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
Courtyard
Hallway
Breakfast buffet
Restaurant

4. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort
United Kingdom
Greig
￥10,264
￥13,386 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.
An interior with high ceilings, arched doorways, and hanging chandeliers.
A spacious lounge with comfortable seating, large windows with views of the sea, and ornate ceiling designs.
A seaside patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.

5. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort
Canada
Possenta C
￥53,836
￥63,811 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
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, a wooden table, and a window with shutters.
A balcony with a view of the sea, boats, and a beach.
A large hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and a courtyard.

6. Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel
Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort
United States
Victoria
￥16,521
￥20,582 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Tembo House Hotel
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 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.

7. Elephantohotel

Elephantohotel
Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort
United States
duane
￥17,258
￥21,307 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Elephantohotel
A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.
A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.
A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.
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

Maru Maru Hotel
Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort
United States
MOMO
￥11,889
￥16,300 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Maru Maru Hotel
A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a blue wall.
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.
A breakfast buffet with various pastries, bread, and condiments.

9. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Shaba Boutique Hotel
Stone Town, 0.5 km from Old Fort
United States
Melanie
￥8,321
￥11,152 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Shaba Boutique Hotel
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.

10. Habari House

Habari House
Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort
Sweden
Marcus
￥12,961
￥16,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Habari House
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.

11. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort
United States
Phillip
￥8,213
￥10,712 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
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 cozy room with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and a traditional rug.
A checkered floor, a wooden chair, a table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.

12. Emerson on Hurumzi

Emerson on Hurumzi
Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort
United Kingdom
Victoria
￥24,743
￥29,719 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Emerson on Hurumzi
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 wooden ladder shelf unit in a room with tiled flooring, a patterned ceiling, and a wooden door.

13. Hanaia House

Hanaia House
Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort
United Kingdom
Abdulmunim
￥9,278
￥10,670 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Hanaia House
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.

14. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort
Canada
Gianfranco
￥22,819
￥27,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A beach with sun loungers and a restaurant with outdoor seating.
A buffet with various fruits and sliced meats.
A poolside lounge with wooden furniture and a checkered floor.
A room with ornate furniture, a large window with colorful stained glass, and a view of the sea.

15. Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo B&B Apartments
Stone Town, 0.2 km from Old Fort
Canada
A
￥9,239
￥12,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Tembo B&B Apartments
A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.
A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.
A room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and blue bedding, a canopy bed, and a view of the sea.
The exterior of Dhow Palace Hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance, potted plants, and a signboard.

16. Dhow Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel
Stone Town, 0.3 km from Old Fort
United Kingdom
Joseph
￥11,876
￥15,238 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Dhow Palace Hotel
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 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 beach with a wooden boat and a lounge chair with a cushion.

17. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort
Belgium
Antonio
￥47,506
￥56,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
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 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.

18. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Stone Town, 0.4 km from Old Fort
United Kingdom
Greig
￥22,681
￥27,664 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
A courtyard with a wooden pergola, seating area, and potted plants.
A home office with a desk, computer, and various decorative items on shelves.
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.

19. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Sharazad Wonders Boutique
Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort
Canada
Arjun
￥26,166
￥31,606 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Sharazad Wonders Boutique
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.

20. Jafferji House

Jafferji House
Stone Town, 0.1 km from Old Fort
United States
EMMANUEL
￥18,401
￥21,161 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Jafferji House
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Compare popular hotels close to Old Fort

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.
Zanzibar Coffee House
9.6
Exceptional
113 reviews
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A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.
Emerson Spice Hotel
9.6
Exceptional
126 reviews
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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a modern bathroom.
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
9.6
Exceptional
50 reviews
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Courtyard
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
8.8
Excellent
440 reviews
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An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
9.4
Exceptional
290 reviews
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Top Old Fort Hotel Reviews

Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo B&B Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Air conditioning work great and the hotel is in a great location"
Hassan 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Tembo B&B Apartments
Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great location! We enjoyed our stay at Tembo House Hotel. The staff is very agreeable and the hotel has great amenities. It was also very easy to book activities through the hotel. Highly recommended!"
Hanna 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Tembo House Hotel
Dhow Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good
"Very nice property and good location but no air conditioning in our room. Very hot and stuffy. Otherwise good."
Tracy 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Dhow Palace Hotel
Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely stay at the Mizingani Seafront. Extremely helpful and attentive staff, clean/comfortable rooms and a nice quiet pool area"
Greig 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"I stayed for 1 night came very late 2am but the staff and hotel was very accommodating, contacted the hotel ahead of time and they was able to send info to chk into there portal so that I can chk in before I landed, when I arrived the process wasn't even 5 mins and I was already in my room, and dont forget the free breakfast which was great. I definitely recommend and will stay here again. Thk you spice palace for all your hospitality."
CRYSTAL 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Spice Palace Hotel
Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic location, excellent staff, great facilities, all with a lot of history."
Mark 4-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good
"Les déjeuners sont ordinaires pour le prix cependant le souper super et les happy hours aussi"
Maude 2-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Maru Maru Hotel
Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely oasis of calm amidst the Zanzibar chaos. Very friendly attentive staff. Would definitely recommend ….."
Greig 1-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

8/10 Good
"Rooms were clean but had misty smell and little small rooms"
Gita 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Zanzibar Serena Hotel

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 find the perfect gifts to bring home at Zanzibar Night Market during your trip to Zanzibar Town. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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Freddie Mercury Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Freddie Mercury Museum during your travels in Zanzibar Town. Check out 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? Check out 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 with a visit to The Ancient Door of Stone Town. Check out 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 trip to 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 with a stop at Jaw's Corner. Check out 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, check out the 228 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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 are there close to Old Fort?
Expedia has 228 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Old Fort.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Old Fort?
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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.