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Zanzibar Town's cultural Stone Town neighbourhood is loved for its restaurants and live music, and visitors often enjoy its varied attractions, including Slave Market and Old Fort.
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Slave Market – just one of the monuments in Stone Town. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Shangani Beach, located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Zanzibar Town. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Nakupenda Beach.
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Forodhani Gardens in Stone Town. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Chapwani Island and Prison Island, both nearby.
Find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you take a trip to Old Fort. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
You can browse the exhibits at House of Wonders, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Zanzibar Town. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Zanzibar Town is well known for its rich culture and live music, while attractions include Slave Market and Old Fort. Visitors to this historical city speak highly of the restaurants whereas sights include Forodhani Gardens and Shangani Beach.
Really good food with a diversity of Arabic, Indian (chutney, yogurt), and southeast Asian (coconut curry, coconut jasmine rice) flavours that is different from the stuff you'll get in the rest of Zanzibar. The Arabic architecture is also stunning.
Anonymous traveler
8.0/10
Good
Been to many old towns across the globe , but this place is different, very narrow streets , very safe but it has a atmosphere , school children walking and playing in narrow streets , very safe, really enjoyed it
Alan
10.0/10
Excellent
Interesting to look at, you can see the splendor of earlier times. But there is still a lot to be done to preserve it.
Juergen
10.0/10
Excellent
A fabulous place to spend some time to get immersed in the Zanzibar urban culture. Beautiful, love watching the ships / ferries docking from the balcony of the Mercury Bar
Anonymous traveler
8.0/10
Good
Zanzibar relies on tourism. The people should be more sensitive to keeping it clean with no litter. I saw men on the beach (it's rare to see females that aren't foreigners enjoying the ocean there) toss litter. Some beaches are disgusting.
Richard
10.0/10
Excellent
It's not Zanzabar town, it's Stone Town. Lots of Hawkers/buskers, but they are not those relentless kind that won't leave you alone. Just say no thank you a few times, and they get it.
Lawrence
8.0/10
Good
Brilliant location, just watch out for very pushy local sellers, some of which do not understand "no"...
K
8.0/10
Good
Very hot and humid in December, but lovely town with great architecture.
Diane
8.0/10
Good
Great place to visit. The boat going to both island costs 80,000, you can get even cheaper like 75 or 70k for 2 people (private boat).
Check out reviews of Zanzibar Town hotels guests love
Maru Maru Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Excellent experience. The internet super good and roof top is shaded and perfect placer to do some work that we had to do. Working on vacation feel.
Great food. Only tip: ask for inward facing room to avoid occasional street noise at night."
"Beautiful old building with a fabulous rooftop terrace. Breakfast on the terrace was wonderful. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We stayed in one of the suites which was lovely."
"I stayed at Zanzibar Palace Hotel from June 8 to June 10 and had an amazing experience. The hotel is full of character, with beautiful Zanzibari decor and a peaceful atmosphere. The staff were incredibly warm and helpful, the breakfast was delicious, and the location was perfect—close to all the sights, yet quiet at night. A true gem in Stone Town. Highly recommended!"
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Find out more about Zanzibar Town
Find out more about Zanzibar Town
There's a lot visitors like about Zanzibar Town, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Simply book a local tour to enjoy your stay a little more. Take in the local culture of Zanzibar Town at House of Wonders and Peace Memorial Museum. Check out other sights like Slave Market and Old Fort.
