Photo: Moongateclimber · CC BY-SA 4.0tourist attraction · Stone Town, Tanzania
Hotels near the House of Wonders
The House of Wonders or Palace of Wonders is a landmark building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is the largest and tallest building of Stone Town and occupies a prominent place facing the Forodhani Gardens on the old town's seafront in Mizingani Road. It is located between the Old Fort and the Palace Museum. It is one of six palaces built by Barghash bin Said, second Sultan of Zanzibar, and it is said to be located on the site of the 17th-century palace of Zanzibari queen Fatuma. The House of Wonders housed the Museum of History and Culture of Zanzibar and the Swahili Coast.
61 hotels within 5 km of House of Wonders in Stone Town, Tanzania as the crow flies, including 23 properties rated 4 stars or higher. The closest is Kiponda B&B, a 100 m walk away.
47 of the 61 hotels are a short walk (10 minutes or less on foot) from the House of Wonders. 23 of the 61 hotels are rated 4-star or higher.
Where to stay near the House of Wonders
Showing 24 of 61 hotels. The counts on this page cover all 61.
Kiponda B&B
8.3209 reviews1863 Nyumba Ya Moto Street
100 m walk
Forodhani Park Hotel
8.0383 reviewsOld Fort and Culture Centre
200 m walk
Emerson on Hurumzi
8.4216 reviewsHurumzi Street
200 m walk
The Seyyida Hotel and Spa
8.2996 reviewsOff Kiponda Street, Stone Town
200 m walk
Maru Maru Hotel
8.21,466 reviewsGizenga Street, Stone Town
300 m walk
Sharazad Wonders Boutique
9.4231 reviewsGizenga Street 351/352
300 m walk
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
8.61,827 reviewsShangani Street, Stone Town
300 m walk
David Livingstone's Home
8.729 reviews300 m walk
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
9.4449 reviewsHouse 831 Kiponda Area
300 m walk
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
8.6110 reviewsMizingani Road, Malindi district, Zanzibar Town
300 m walk
Vivi Cafe B&B
6.03 reviewsGizenga Street House No 189, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 71101
400 m walk
Emerald Palm Boutique Hotel
8.1832 reviewsSokomihogo street
400 m walk
Jafferji House
8.6263 reviews170 Gizenga Street, Stone Town
300 m walk
zLife Hostel
7.43 reviewsGizenga Street 159, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar
400 m walk
Antonio Garden Hotel
7.93,075 reviewsKajificheni Street 464
400 m walk
Tembo House Hotel
8.25,986 reviewsShangani/Forodhani Street
400 m walk
Tembo Palace Hotel
8.253 reviewsKenyatta Road, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 3974
400 m walk
Freddie Mercury Apartments
9.461 reviewsShaghani Street and Kenyatta Road, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 0000
400 m walk
Zanzibar Spice Nest House
Soko Muhogo Street 383
400 m walk
Shoki Shoki Guest House
8.1884 reviewsSoko Muhogo Street
400 m walk
Spice Palace Hotel
7.82,017 reviewsSoko Muhogo Street Jaws Corner
500 m walk
The Swahili House
8.3424 reviewsStone Town
500 m walk
Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
8.6467 reviews90 / 90A Shanghani Street
500 m walk
Shaba Boutique Hotel
8.62,255 reviewsKiponda Street, Stone Town
500 m walk
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Good to know about the House of Wonders
Which hotel is closest to the House of Wonders?
Kiponda B&B is the closest hotel we track, a 100 m walk from the House of Wonders.
How many hotels are within walking distance of the House of Wonders?
47 of the 61 hotels are a short walk (10 minutes or less on foot) from the House of Wonders.
This guide combines data from our own listings with editorial that may be AI-assisted. Distances, prices and details can change — please confirm anything you rely on before you book.