Guidebook for Zanzibar Town
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Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
Malindi RoadOur home is located just a short walk from the Ferry Terminal
To make your trip smoother we can organise transfer from airport to our home
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
To make your trip smoother we can organise transfer from airport to our home
Sightseeing
Take a step back in time and learn about the slave trade that dominated Zanzibar in centuries past
11 locals recommend
Slave Chambers
Tharia StreetTake a step back in time and learn about the slave trade that dominated Zanzibar in centuries past
A famous gathering point at any time of day! Famous for it's night market serving local traditional swahili dishes. Zanzibar Soup and Pizza are a must try with of course a sugar cane juice !
42 locals recommend
Forodhani Gardens
Mizingani RoadA famous gathering point at any time of day! Famous for it's night market serving local traditional swahili dishes. Zanzibar Soup and Pizza are a must try with of course a sugar cane juice !
The Old Dispensary
Malindi RoadTake a step back in time and learn about the history of Zanzibar
Take a step back in time and learn about the history of Zanzibar
11 locals recommend
House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib)
Sokoku StreetTake a step back in time and learn about the history of Zanzibar
Stone Town Cultural Centre
Worth a visit to help appreciate the background and culture of Zanzibar!
Food Scene
Let your taste buds be tested to the max and enjoy some of the finest food in Stonetown thanks to the breath of naturally grown spices on the island!
9 locals recommend
House of Spices
Kiponda StreetLet your taste buds be tested to the max and enjoy some of the finest food in Stonetown thanks to the breath of naturally grown spices on the island!
One of Stonetown's must visits! Amazing local restaurant serving traditional and delicious swahili food! Just second away from our home!
40 locals recommend
Lukmaan Restaurant
New Mkunazini RoadOne of Stonetown's must visits! Amazing local restaurant serving traditional and delicious swahili food! Just second away from our home!
One of best places to enjoy panoramic views of Stonetown, whilst enjoying a drink, snack, free wifi and lounge area
13 locals recommend
The Swahili House
Kiponda StreetOne of best places to enjoy panoramic views of Stonetown, whilst enjoying a drink, snack, free wifi and lounge area
One of the first authentic coffee shops in Stonetown with talented trained baristas, the perfect place for a coffee and just seconds away from our home
31 locals recommend
Zanzibar Curio Shop
64 Mkunazini StOne of the first authentic coffee shops in Stonetown with talented trained baristas, the perfect place for a coffee and just seconds away from our home
A selection of tapas, thai and local/european style restaurants on the top floor above the post office
Shangani Post Office Zanzibar
Kenyatta RoadA selection of tapas, thai and local/european style restaurants on the top floor above the post office
Stone Town Cafe
A great 'pit stop' for a tea, coffee or juice !
Drinks & Nightlife
Africa House Hotel
One of the best places in town for sundowners!
Another great spot for sundowners or anytime of day :)
13 locals recommend
Maru Maru Hotel | Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Gizenga StreetAnother great spot for sundowners or anytime of day :)
Named after the legandary Freddie Mercury, enjoy a drink, meal and all time beautiful view!
6 locals recommend
Mercury's Bar
Mizingani Road Malindi RdNamed after the legandary Freddie Mercury, enjoy a drink, meal and all time beautiful view!
Amore Mio
Shangani StreetNow moved and located just opposite the Hyatt Hotel. The best place for ice-cream!
Shopping
Be amazed by the locally sourced, colourful and freshest array of local produce. The place to go for all things food and spices!
25 locals recommend
Darajani Market
Market StreetBe amazed by the locally sourced, colourful and freshest array of local produce. The place to go for all things food and spices!
Be amazed by the choice of shops selling local carvings, paintings, jewellery, clothes and much more ! You can bargain a little :)
6 locals recommend
Gizenga Street
Gizenga StreetBe amazed by the choice of shops selling local carvings, paintings, jewellery, clothes and much more ! You can bargain a little :)
Memories of Zanzibar
Kenyatta RoadGreat place to pickup locally produced souvenirs