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A corridor with wooden balustrades, potted plants, and a staircase with a wooden handrail.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and potted plants.

A wooden staircase with potted plants on the railing and a bench with cushions.

A wooden balcony with vertical slats, a potted plant, and a white wall.

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

Stone Town, 0.2 mi from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)

Iris

£83

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel corridor with a red carpet, a Christmas tree, marble walls, and a staircase.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a framed photo on the wall.

A room with a balcony, a bed, and curtains.

2. Elephantohotel

Stone Town, 0.2 mi from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)

duane

£99

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A rooftop terrace with a wooden table, cushioned seating, and a lantern.

A traditional building with ornate balconies and a palm tree.

A hallway with yellow walls, ornate doors, and a stone floor.

A traditional building with multiple balconies, a courtyard with potted plants, and a palm tree.

3. Kholle House

Stone Town, 0.2 mi from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)

catherine

£118

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean at sunset.

A spacious lounge with comfortable seating, large windows with views of the sea, and ornate ceiling designs.

A buffet with various desserts and fruits, a person in the background, and a view of the sea through large windows.

An interior with high ceilings, arched doorways, and hanging chandeliers.

4. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Stone Town, 0.4 mi from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)

Natasha

£304

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A rooftop terrace with white furniture and a view of a historic church and sunset over the sea.

A pool area with a view of the sea, a lifeguard chair, and a no diving sign.

A beach with clear turquoise waters, boats, and a white sandy shore.

A buffet setup with various food stations, including trays of hot dogs, salads, and other dishes.

5. Maru Maru Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 mi from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)

MOMO

£80

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

An outdoor cafe with wooden furniture and a central bar area.

A room with a high ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread, a wooden chair, a small table, and a wardrobe with hanging clothes.

A room with a bed, a table, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outside.

A staircase with wooden railings, a bench, and two windows with wooden frames.

6. Habari House

Stone Town, 0.3 mi from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)

Marcus

£78

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a blue wall.

A breakfast buffet with various pastries, bread, and condiments.

A staircase with wooden railings, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A narrow street with a boutique hotel named Shaba Boutique Hotel. There are wooden chairs and tables outside the hotel, and a potted plant is visible.

7. Shaba Boutique Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 mi from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)

Melanie

£80

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A traditional Moroccan setting with patterned cushions, wooden furniture, and metal trays, overlooking a coastal view with boats.

A checkered floor, a wooden chair, a table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.

A rooftop seating area with patterned cushions and traditional decor, overlooking a harbor with boats.

A cozy room with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and a traditional rug.

8. Emerson on Hurumzi

Stone Town, < 0.1 mi from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)

Victoria

£142

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

9. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Stone Town, < 0.1 mi from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)

Grazyna

£62

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A bathtub with a tiled mosaic floor, candles, and bottles of water.

A building with a traditional architectural style, featuring ornate balconies and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toiletries, and towels.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a wooden chair with red cushions, and a painting on the wall.

10. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.1 mi from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)

Greig

£132

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a mirror, a shelf with a clock, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

A living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden cabinet, and a chandelier.

A kitchen with a coffee maker, two bottles, a microwave, and various kitchenware on a wooden table.

A wooden ladder shelf unit in a room with tiled flooring, a patterned ceiling, and a wooden door.

11. Hanaia House

Stone Town, 0.3 mi from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)

Abdulmunim

£51

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden boat filled with food and drinks, surrounded by white walls and wooden railings.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a sunset in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, and a small table with a chair.

A hallway with wooden doors, arched windows, and wall-mounted lights.

12. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 mi from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)

Gianfranco

£133

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A beach with sun loungers and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

A buffet with various fruits and sliced meats.

A white building with multiple windows and doors, featuring wooden shutters and balconies.

A room with ornate furniture, a large window with colorful stained glass, and a view of the sea.

13. Tembo B&B Apartments

Stone Town, 0.3 mi from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)

£58

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A wooden deck with a hammock, chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with ocean views, and traditional wooden lattice window frames.

A beach with a wooden boat and a lounge chair with a cushion.

A spacious lobby with high wooden ceilings and intricate woodwork. There is a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk with a computer and a red sign.

14. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Stone Town, 0.4 mi from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)

Gita

£269

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A staircase leading to a shop with a sign reading "Karibuni".

A narrow corridor with a wooden door, a white wall, and a metal gate.

A narrow street with wooden furniture and potted plants.

A room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, and a tray with two glasses of red drink.

15. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

Stone Town, 0.2 mi from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)

Phillip

£60

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A dining table with seafood, a glass of orange juice, and a pool in the background.

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and blue bedding, a canopy bed, and a view of the sea.

A buffet with waffles and various fruits and pastries.

A white building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

16. Dhow Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.3 mi from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)

Joseph

£73

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A multi-level indoor space with a central staircase, surrounded by potted plants and a small water feature.

A building with a sign indicating it is a guest house named 'Flamingo'.

A reception desk with a person working on a laptop, a ceiling fan, patterned curtains, and a window with blinds.

A room with a wooden table surrounded by chairs, a bookshelf, and a window with a view.

17. Flamingo Guest House

Stone Town, 0.3 mi from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)

Aijaz

£11

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A courtyard with a wooden pergola, seating area, and potted plants.

A narrow alleyway with buildings on either side, featuring wooden doors and a tiled floor.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A dining area with rustic wooden tables and chairs, white walls, and artwork.

18. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

Stone Town, 0.2 mi from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)

Arjun

£151

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with wicker furniture, a TV, and potted plants.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a reception area with a TV.

A courtyard with a hanging chair, a small pool, and potted plants.

Two bartenders preparing drinks in a bar with a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

19. Spice Palace Hotel

Stone Town, 0.2 mi from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)

Stanley

£63

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A traditional building with a balcony, wooden lattice railings, and white curtains.

A dimly lit room with a bathtub, candles, and decorative lanterns.

A room with two beds, each with a canopy, a sofa, a coffee table, and a cowhide rug.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central open area with a view to the upper level.

20. Jafferji House

Stone Town, 0.2 mi from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)

EMMANUEL

£102

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Zanzibar Coffee House	9.6 Exceptional 111 reviews	View
Elephantohotel	9.4 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Kholle House	9.4 Exceptional 79 reviews	View
Park Hyatt Zanzibar	9.4 Exceptional 288 reviews	View
Maru Maru Hotel	8.8 Excellent 604 reviews	View

Top Beit el-Sahel Hotel Reviews

Spice Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Rooms were the perfect size for my needs. I w as traveling to Zanzibar on business."

Dhow Palace Hotel

8/10 Good

"Everything and Everyone was excellent. Only complaint is that the extra room we paid for only became available at noon when we expected it to be available at 10am as mentioned at the reception when we booked it for half day."

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely oasis of calm amidst the Zanzibar chaos. Very friendly attentive staff. Would definitely recommend ….."

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

10/10 Excellent

"AMAZING!"

Maru Maru Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location was ideal for wandering through Stone Town. The staff were friendly. The view from open patio dining area on the roof top was amazing. You must take advantage of wandering the many alley ways and shops. Lots to see in the area."

Emerson Spice Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Russell and the Emerson Soice team made us feel welcome from start to finish. A fabulous building with lots of history and in a great location in Stonetown. The rooms were all very individually themed and the bed was very comfortable. The fans and ac were welcomed for the warmer nights. The hotel private a great breakfast of fresh fruit, juice, eggs, pastries tea and coffee on the roof top tea house restaurant. Great views of Stonetown ! The Secret Garden restaurant served some lovely fresh dishes and drinks and there is live local music a couple of nights a week. Overall I’d highly recommend the Emerson Spice Hotel and thanks for a great stay (and thanks for the late checkout too)"

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Mizangani Seafront Hotel was an amazing, atmospheric bit of old Zanzibar looking out on the Stone Town harbor, and across from the Dar es Salaam ferry landing. They served a wonderful breakfast on the veranda. The reception and breakfast staff were very helpful and gave us a warm welcome. Our room was spacious and filled with beautiful Zanzibari details."

Zanzibar Coffee House

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was very nice. What comes to mind is quaint. The staff was airing and attentive. The location made it a little difficult to get your luggage in and out, but we managed. We would stay there again. It was close to the markets, making it a plus. The tours were outstanding. Zanzibar was a place to make memories."

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean but had misty smell and little small rooms"

Other attractions near Beit el-Sahel

A historical building with a balcony, columns, and a sign reading "Makumbusho Kuu Beit El Aajab National Museum".

House of Wonders

7.6/10 (162 reviews)

See one of the early buildings of Zanzibar’s modern development, with wide verandas overlooking the ocean and relics from the late 1800s.

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A coastal town with a marina filled with various boats, a promenade with people, and lush greenery.

Forodhani Gardens

8.4/10 (274 reviews)

Relax in this scenic tree-filled oceanside park that transforms into a lively and busy seafood market after the sun goes down.

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An amphitheater surrounded by historic buildings and palm trees.

Old Fort

8.2/10 (437 reviews)

Browse the stalls of the courtyard market and attend festivals in the amphitheater in the oldest site in the historic center.

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Shakti Temple

8.8/10 (10 reviews)

After visiting Shakti Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zanzibar Town. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Zanzibar Night Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Zanzibar Night Market during your stay in Zanzibar Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Malindi Mosque

8.4/10 (18 reviews)

Malindi Mosque is just one of the places to see in Zanzibar Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

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Hamamni Persian Baths

8.6/10 (42 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Zanzibar Town when you take a trip to Hamamni Persian Baths. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

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The Ancient Door of Stone Town

You can find out about the history of Zanzibar Town when you stop by The Ancient Door of Stone Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)?

Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) is located in a historic area of Zanzibar Town known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 240 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)?

Adjacent to Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), Tembo House Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good options close by include Spice Palace Hotel and Park Hyatt Zanzibar.

How many hotels will I find close to Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)?

Expedia has 240 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum).

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum), will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum).

What can I see and do near Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)?

House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury Museum and People's Palace Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Old Fort, Slave Market and Hamamni Persian Baths are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum). Local parks like Forodhani Gardens, Prison Island and Chapwani Island are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) hotels

1. Zanzibar Coffee House

2. Elephantohotel

3. Kholle House

4. Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5. Maru Maru Hotel

6. Habari House

7. Shaba Boutique Hotel

8. Emerson on Hurumzi

9. Mizingani Seafront Hotel

10. Zanzibar Palace Hotel

11. Hanaia House

12. Turaco Spice Tree, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

13. Tembo B&B Apartments

14. Zanzibar Serena Hotel

15. Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

16. Dhow Palace Hotel

17. Flamingo Guest House

18. Sharazad Wonders Boutique

19. Spice Palace Hotel

20. Jafferji House

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Top Beit el-Sahel Hotel Reviews

Spice Palace Hotel

Dhow Palace Hotel

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

Maru Maru Hotel

Emerson Spice Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Zanzibar Coffee House

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Other attractions near Beit el-Sahel

House of Wonders

Forodhani Gardens

Old Fort

Shakti Temple

Zanzibar Night Market

Malindi Mosque

Hamamni Persian Baths

The Ancient Door of Stone Town

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