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The Old Fort, built in the 1700s to fend off the Portuguese, now hosts local performances, a café and an art gallery. Overstuffed bazaars lend an air of nonstop bustle. Mafia Island Marine Park sits just offshore, a haven for snorkeling the local reefs. Day tours visit working plantations where the island’s legendary spices are grown. Read more Essential Stone Town Pick a category to filter your recs Essentials Travelers’ Choice Family friendly Hidden gems Museums Outdoors Arts & theater Nightlife Things to do See all Prison Island – Changuu Private Island 3.9 3.9 of 5 bubbles (4,594) Islands Darajani Bazaar 3.9 3.9 of 5 bubbles (364) Flea & Street Markets Forodhani Gardens 3.8 3.8 of 5 bubbles (1,931) Gardens, Parks Christ Church Cathedral 4.2 4.2 of 5 bubbles (221) Churches & Cathedrals Hamamni Persian Baths 3.4 3.4 of 5 bubbles (141) Ancient Ruins The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) 3.2 3.2 of 5 bubbles (810) Ancient Ruins Places to stay See all Kisiwa House 4.7 4.7 of 5 bubbles (1,284) from $166/night Zanzibar Palace Hotel 4.7 4.7 of 5 bubbles (885) from $229/night Emerson Spice Hotel 4.8 4.8 of 5 bubbles (863) from $233/night Zanzibar Coffee House 4.6 4.6 of 5 bubbles (951) from $160/night Park Hyatt Zanzibar 4.7 4.7 of 5 bubbles (1,582) from $595/night Emerson on Hurumzi 4.6 4.6 of 5 bubbles (490) from $276/night Food & drink See all Breadfruit Restaurant & Cafe 4.9 4.9 of 5 bubbles (623) $ – $$ • African, Seafood, Contemporary Taarab Restaurant 4.7 4.7 of 5 bubbles (936) $ – $$ • Seafood, International, Fusion Puzzle Coffee Shop 4.7 4.7 of 5 bubbles (347) $ • Brazilian, Cafe, International Tea House Restaurant 4.6 4.6 of 5 bubbles (652) $ – $$ • African, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian friendly Emerson Spice Tea House Restaurant 4.5 4.5 of 5 bubbles (845) $$ • African, Seafood, Healthy Karafuu Coffee House 5.0 5 of 5 bubbles (61) $ – $$ • Cafe More Stone Town Picks Iconic things to do Prison Island – Changuu Private Island 3.9 3.9 of 5 bubbles (4,594) Islands Forodhani Gardens 3.8 3.8 of 5 bubbles (1,931) Gardens, Parks Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve 4.7 4.7 of 5 bubbles (1,481) Beaches The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) 3.2 3.2 of 5 bubbles (810) Ancient Ruins Anglican Zanzibar Diocese 4.3 4.3 of 5 bubbles (778) Churches & Cathedrals Top-rated by travelers Kisiwa House 4.7 4.7 of 5 bubbles (1,284) from $166/night Zanzibar Palace Hotel 4.7 4.7 of 5 bubbles (885) from $229/night Emerson Spice Hotel 4.8 4.8 of 5 bubbles (863) from $233/night Zanzibar Coffee House 4.6 4.6 of 5 bubbles (951) from $160/night Park Hyatt Zanzibar 4.7 4.7 of 5 bubbles (1,582) from $595/night Kholle House 4.4 4.4 of 5 bubbles (656) from $245/night Hotel Verde Zanzibar – Azam Luxury Resort and Spa – Dry Hotel 4.5 4.5 of 5 bubbles (446) from $252/night Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 4.6 4.6 of 5 bubbles (134) from $188/night Zanzibar Serena Hotel 4.4 4.4 of 5 bubbles (1,023) from $425/night Mizingani Seafront Hotel 4.3 4.3 of 5 bubbles (741) from $138/night Explore more from our sponsors Frequently Asked Questions about Stone Town Where should I stay in Stone Town? We recommend staying at one of the most popular hotels in Stone Town, which include: Tembo House Hotel Park Hyatt Zanzibar Kisiwa House Mizingani Seafront Hotel Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town What are the best places to eat in Stone Town? Some of the most popular restaurants in Stone Town include: The Beach House Restaurant Breadfruit Restaurant & Cafe Lukmaan Restaurant Taarab Restaurant Tea House Restaurant What is Stone Town known for? Stone Town is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Prison Island – Changuu Private Island Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve Freddie Mercury Museum Darajani Bazaar Zanzibar Island What is there to do in Stone Town? We recommend checking out these popular tours when looking for something to do in Stone Town: Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach and The Rock Restaurant Full Day Private Zanzibar Tour with Sunset Beach Turtles Sanctuary in Zanzibar Jozani Forest Kuza Cave Paje Beach and the Rock Restaurant Dolphin tour, Jozani Forest, Jambiani Kuza Cave, Paje Beach &The Rock restaurent © 2026 Tripadvisor LLC All rights reserved. Terms of Use Privacy and Cookies Statement Cookie consent How the site works Contact us Accessibility Statement This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States.If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Tripadvisor LLC makes no guarantees for availability of prices advertised on our sites and applications. 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