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| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Spice Palace Hotel |
7.6 / 10 (1437 Reviews) |
From 36$ | |
| Maru Maru Hotel |
8.1 / 10 (961 Reviews) |
From 104$ | |
| Zanzibar Coffee House Hotel |
8.9 / 10 (640 Reviews) |
From 73$ | |
| The Swahili House Hotel |
8.2 / 10 (287 Reviews) |
From 90$ | |
| Zanzibar Serena Hotel |
8.5 / 10 (355 Reviews) |
From 292$ |
Zanzibarhotelstoday.net makes it easy stumble upon the best Zanzibar hotels closest to Sultan's Palace. More than 23 deals near Sultan's Palace are our best options in the area.
Travellers have left more than 859 positive reviews about Warere Town House rated 7.6/10 for 81US$ per night.
Princess Salme Inn rated 8.0/10 may also suit you — only 35US$ per one night.
Other best deals are Doubletree By Hilton - Stone Town, Stone Town Lodge and Palace Hotel.
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Offering 3 restaurants, the 4-star Spice Palace Hotel is set in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar 200 metres from Hamamni Persian Baths. The hotel is situated in the very heart of Zanzibar, just a pleasant stroll away from such cultural attractions as House of Wonders National Museum.
Located 350 metres from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar, the accommodation is 300 metres from Mercury House. As a plus for business travellers, this Zanzibar hotel is not very far from Cinema Afrique Business Center. There is Pange Island within a 10-minute drive of the property. Spice Palace Hotel in Zanzibar is a 10-minute drive from Kisauni airport.
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The comfortable 4-star Maru Maru Hotel Zanzibar, located within a 12-minute stroll of The Peace Memorial Museum, offers a saltwater swimming pool, Wi Fi throughout the property. Staying at the environmentally friendly hotel, guests discover the tourist area in the immediate adjacency of the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar.
The historic accommodation is set in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar within a 5-minute walk of Forodhani Park. The perfect hotel is also only a short distance from House of Wonders National Museum in Zanzibar. This Zanzibar property is placed quite close to Forest National Park. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting Nakupenda Beach, a 10-minute drive from Maru Maru Hotel.
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Zanzibar Coffee House Hotel
From 73$
The 3-star Zanzibar Coffee House Hotel offers 8 rooms only 13 minutes' walk from Ferry Dock. Featuring a shop and luggage storage, this historical hotel is located just a short drive from Forodhani Park.
The historical property is placed about 0.5 km from Kisauni airport and 550 metres from such cultural venues as House of Wonders National Museum. Historical sites in the area include the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar set about a 7-minute walk away. This Zanzibar hotel also takes you to Vikokotoni, which is around 13 minutes' walk away.
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The Swahili House Hotel Zanzibar offers a rooftop terrace, located within a 5-minute walk of Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Boasting a location in close vicinity of Darajani Market, the hotel features 22 rooms as well as a restaurant and a luggage room.
Guests will also appreciate proximity to Nakupenda Beach, which is a 15-minute drive away. This 3-star hotel overlooks the Indian Ocean and is 6 minutes' walk from the historic Christ Church. The accommodation is quite close to The Peace Memorial Museum and other main attractions of Zanzibar. The Swahili House Hotel enjoys a prime location within 10 minutes' drive of Kisauni airport.
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Offering warm atmosphere and being set about a 6-minute walk from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar, the opulent Zanzibar Serena Hotel boasts a location in the Stone Town district. Providing access to an outdoor swimming pool as well as windsurfing, snorkelling and diving, this Zanzibar hotel is located within a minutes' drive of House of Wonders National Museum.
The 5-star luxury property places you approximately 10 minutes' drive from Nakupenda Beach and nearly a 5-minute stroll from Shangani Beach. As a plus for business travellers, the Serena Zanzibar is just a pleasant stroll away from Cinema Afrique Business Center. The area offers shopping experience such as Darajani Market a 13-minute walk from this opulent accommodation. Zanzibar Serena Hotel is located in the very heart of Zanzibar, 10 minutes' drive from Kisauni airport.
Hotels in Zanzibar
| Airport nearby 🛬 | Kisauni |
| Rating 🏅 | 39 |
| Zanzibar Hotels 🛎️ | 222 |
| Nearby Cities 🌇 | Mwana Kerekwe, Kibweni, Kianga |
| Min Price 💸 | 4$ |
| Top Service Hotel 🛁 | Spice Palace Hotel |
| Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Maru Maru Hotel |
| Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Zanzibar Coffee House Hotel |
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The 5-star Park Hyatt Zanzibar Hotel is located in Zanzibar, 0.6 km from Shree Shiv Shakti Temple, and offers a swimming pool. The hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool and locker rooms as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The unique accommodation in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar, is set a 5-minute ride from Vikokotoni and relatively near such shopping venues as Darajani Market. Mbweni Ruins is a 15-minute drive from the Park Hyatt Zanzibar, while Kisauni airport is 0.5 km from it. This luxury property has a beachfront location in Zanzibar, a few minutes drive from Kiponda.
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In front of Hamamni Persian Baths, the 4-star Antonio Garden Hotel Zanzibar offers an American-style restaurant on site. American dishes plus an outdoor swimming pool are provided in the hotel, placed next to Stone Town.
The Peace Memorial Museum is located 5 minutes' walk from the property, and such natural sites as Nakupenda Beach are 10 minutes' drive away. A 5-minute walk separates the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar from the hotel. The accommodation is at a 4.4 km distance from Pange Island.
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Kelele Square Bed & Breakfast
From 9$
Kelele Square Bed & Breakfast Zanzibar includes 9 rooms and is set 9 minutes' walk from Darajani Market. This bed & breakfast also provides car rentals to explore the area.
The accommodation is placed about 0.5 km from Kisauni airport and not too far from such cultural venues as House of Wonders. Slave Chambers is less than 9 minutes' walk from the hotel and Malindi is 9 minutes' walk away. Explore the historical sights of Zanzibar starting with Old Fort of Zanzibar set nearly 9 minutes' walk away.
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Providing 6 rooms, the 3-star Hiliki House Bed & Breakfast Zanzibar is a mere 0.8 km from Malindi Mosque. Guests who stay at the bed & breakfast can park their car on site.
Located only a short drive from The Peace Memorial Museum, the accommodation is sited in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar. Forodhani Park is merely 12 minutes on foot from this Zanzibar hotel, while Kisauni airport is 0.5 km from it. Explore the historical sights of Zanzibar starting with the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar set 950 metres away.
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The 3-star Island Town Hotel Zanzibar is located a 5-minute stroll from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and features 24-hour reception and housekeeping service for guests' convenience. This Zanzibar hotel lies in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar, at a medium distance from such cultural sights as House of Wonders National Museum.
Set in the heart of Zanzibar, the property stands within 0.7 km of the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar. Situated within 10 minutes' walk of Livingstone House, the Island Town Zanzibar is also just a short drive from Vikokotoni. The nearby notable religious buildings include the Anglican cathedral "Christ Church", a mere 9 minutes' walk from the accommodation. The Island Town Hotel is located in Zanzibar, 0.5 km from Kisauni airport.
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The 3-star Stonetown View Inn Zanzibar is located within 8 minutes' walk of Old Fort of Zanzibar and offers 24 hour front desk assistance, concierge service and ironing. This Zanzibar hotel features cars for rent as well as Wi-Fi in public areas.
The smoke-free property is placed in the heart of Zanzibar, at a medium distance from Forodhani Park. The hotel is around a 5-minute stroll from Ferry Dock and 0.5 km from Kisauni airport. The area offers shopping experience such as Darajani Market not too far from the accommodation.
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Zlife Stone Town Hostel
From 8$
Zlife Stone Town Hostel is a 5-minute walk from Forodhani Park and nearly a 5-minute walk from Old Fort of Zanzibar. A picnic area, a sundeck and a garden are offered for the guests of this Zanzibar hostel.
The property is placed in the heart of Zanzibar, not far from Darajani Market. The city centre can be reached within a 10-minute walk. The hostel is placed in the Stone Town district, close to Funky Monkey seafood restaurant. The 2-star Zlife Stone Town Hostel lies in proximity to Kiponda. The nearest airport is Kisauni, located 0.5 km away.
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Dhow Palace Hotel
From 58$
Offering spacious rooms and WiFi in public areas, the elegant Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar is within 450 metres of the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar and 0.7 km from House of Wonders National Museum. Set just a short drive from Forodhani Park, this 4-star historic hotel overlooks the pool and invites guests to have a drink at a snack bar.
Shangani Beach is located about 5 minutes on foot from the boutique style property, and such natural sites as Nakupenda Beach are a 10-minute drive away. The area includes such religious sights as St Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral (0.6 km) and Malindi Mosque (0.7 km). This Zanzibar hotel also takes you to amani, which is approximately a 10-minute ride away. Dhow Palace Hotel in Zanzibar is a 10-minute drive from Kisauni airport.
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Princess Salme Inn
From 25$
The 3-star Princess Salme Inn Zanzibar is set in a building with ancient style, 8 minutes' walk from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar. This perfect bed & breakfast offers place to stay with Wi Fi throughout the property.
The accommodation puts you in the very heart of Zanzibar, around a 5-minute drive from The Peace Memorial Museum. Hamamni Persian Baths is a mere 650 metres away, while Ferry Dock is in close vicinity to the hotel. Darajani Market lies within an 8-minute walk of the property.
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The 4-star Tembo House Hotel Zanzibar is situated a 5-minute stroll from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar and offers 24-hour reception, late check-out service and ironing, along with cars. Set in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar, this family-friendly hotel is in front of House of Wonders National Museum and has a Turkish steam bath and an indoor pool.
The property lies 1 km from Vikokotoni and nearly 8 minutes on foot from The Peace Memorial Museum. Nakupenda Beach is also located around 10 minutes' drive from the Tembo House Zanzibar. The accommodation stands not so far from the historic Christ Church, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.
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Offering a barber shop and baggage storage, the 3-star Al Minar Hotel lies in the Stone Town district of Zanzibar, within a 6-minute stroll of House of Wonders National Museum, ideal for those who are pursuing cultural tourism. This family hotel features Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The property is about 6 minutes on foot from Forodhani Park and just next door to the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar. The Al Minar Zanzibar is also 10 minutes by car from such natural sights as Nakupenda Beach. Staying at the accommodation you'll be in the neighbourhood of Shangani Beach and Darajani Market. Al Minar Hotel is located in the heart of Zanzibar, 0.5 km from Kisauni airport.
For example, Princess Salme Inn rated 8.0/10 is one of the best options from 33US$ per night.
Try as well Malindi Guest House — it is rated 7.8/10 and costs 15US$ per night.
Travellers have left more than 1092 positive reviews about Tembo Palace Hotel rated 8.0/10 for 152US$ per night.
Island Paradise Inn rated 7.8/10 may also suit you — only 74US$ per one night.
Other top-rated options include Al Johari, Jafferji House And Spa and Zanzibar Hotel.
The Seyyida Hotel And Spa with room rates from 33US$ per night is a 4-star property that includes concierge service, a spa lounge and body wraps.
One more suitable place is Forodhani Park Hotel — pay about 66US$ to book it.
Other great deals are Shaba Boutique Hotel, Mizingani Seafront Hotel and Spice Palace Hotel.
One of zanzibarhotelstoday.net best hotels is a 4-star Dhow Palace Hotel from 34US$ per night.
Another possible choice is The Seyyida Hotel And Spa with a rating 7.8/10 for about 111US$ per night.
Other family-managed hotels in Zanzibar are Park Hyatt, Tembo House Hotel and Forodhani Park Hotel.
Al-Minar Hotel is perfect for your romantic trip, offering waxing, a facial room and snorkelling.
We also recommend Tembo House Hotel, providing body wraps, aerobics classes and a facial room.
Set a 5-minute walk away, Tembo House Hotel (rating: 8.4/10) is one of the top Zanzibar deals with aerobics classes, a treatment room and a facial room. This 4-star accommodation also has limo hire service, concierge service and a laundry room on site. Maru Maru Hotel rated 8.2/10 is also a perfect option with a spa lounge, body wraps and a facial room on site. This 4-star accommodation is located a 10-minute walk from the city centre and 500 metres from Sultan's Palace.
Dhow Palace Hotel (rating: 8.2/10) is also a good choice offering concierge service, shuttle service and babysitting service.