Photo: Muhammad Mahdi Karim · GFDL 1.2tourist attraction · Stone Town, Tanzania
Hotels near Old Fort of Zanzibar
The Old Fort, also known as the Arab Fort and by other names, is a fortification located in Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. It is the oldest building and a major visitor attraction of Stone Town. It is located on the main seafront, adjacent to another landmark building of the city, the House of Wonders, and facing the Forodhani Gardens.
62 hotels within 5 km of Old Fort of Zanzibar in Stone Town, Tanzania as the crow flies, including 23 properties rated 4 stars or higher. The closest is Vivi Cafe B&B, a 50 m walk away.
46 of the 62 hotels are a short walk (10 minutes or less on foot) from Old Fort of Zanzibar. 23 of the 62 hotels are rated 4-star or higher.
Where to stay near Old Fort of Zanzibar
Showing 24 of 62 hotels. The counts on this page cover all 62.
Vivi Cafe B&B
6.03 reviewsGizenga Street House No 189, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 71101
50 m walk
Forodhani Park Hotel
8.0383 reviewsOld Fort and Culture Centre
100 m walk
Maru Maru Hotel
8.21,466 reviewsGizenga Street, Stone Town
200 m walk
Sharazad Wonders Boutique
9.4231 reviewsGizenga Street 351/352
200 m walk
Jafferji House
8.6263 reviews170 Gizenga Street, Stone Town
200 m walk
zLife Hostel
7.43 reviewsGizenga Street 159, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar
200 m walk
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
8.61,827 reviewsShangani Street, Stone Town
200 m walk
David Livingstone's Home
8.729 reviews300 m walk
Emerald Palm Boutique Hotel
8.1832 reviewsSokomihogo street
300 m walk
Zanzibar Spice Nest House
Soko Muhogo Street 383
300 m walk
Shoki Shoki Guest House
8.1884 reviewsSoko Muhogo Street
300 m walk
Tembo Palace Hotel
8.253 reviewsKenyatta Road, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 3974
300 m walk
Tembo House Hotel
8.25,986 reviewsShangani/Forodhani Street
300 m walk
Freddie Mercury Apartments
9.461 reviewsShaghani Street and Kenyatta Road, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, 0000
300 m walk
Kiponda B&B
8.3209 reviews1863 Nyumba Ya Moto Street
400 m walk
Spice Palace Hotel
7.82,017 reviewsSoko Muhogo Street Jaws Corner
400 m walk
Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
8.6467 reviews90 / 90A Shanghani Street
400 m walk
House of Spice
8.650 reviews400 m walk
Antonio Garden Hotel
7.93,075 reviewsKajificheni Street 464
400 m walk
Emerson on Hurumzi
8.4216 reviewsHurumzi Street
400 m walk
The Seyyida Hotel and Spa
8.2996 reviewsOff Kiponda Street, Stone Town
500 m walk
Horizon Palace
6.449 reviewsBaghani Street
500 m walk
Kisiwa House
9.2711 reviews572 Baghani Street, Stone Town
500 m walk
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
9.4352 reviewsZHC House No. 67 Shangani, Stone Town
500 m walk
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Good to know about Old Fort of Zanzibar
Which hotel is closest to Old Fort of Zanzibar?
Vivi Cafe B&B is the closest hotel we track, a 50 m walk from Old Fort of Zanzibar.
How many hotels are within walking distance of Old Fort of Zanzibar?
46 of the 62 hotels are a short walk (10 minutes or less on foot) from Old Fort of Zanzibar.
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