Title: In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture Holiday home in Zanzibar Town ## Photo gallery for In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture ![Beach - In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99770000/99761200/99761193/afc99cdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99770000/99761200/99761193/cc89bcd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets - In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99770000/99761200/99761193/245c5814.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99770000/99761200/99761193/f076898d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture (Zanzibar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99770000/99761200/99761193/6864fe9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Steeped in rich history and vibrant culture, surrounded by iconic sites like the Old Fort of Stone Town. Immerse yourself in the warmth of this amazing place with its incredibly kind people. ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15 ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture Amazing place, Amazing people, surrounded by many great historical, sites especial the Old Fort of stone town. Rich in culture and the food is very amazing people are very kind and happy all the time. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119530000/119522600/119522591/e74246e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Annex Sarova Homestay Sansibar - Washing machine £41 includes taxes & fees 8 Feb - 9 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=119522591&PinnedHotelID=119522591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33690000/33681700/33681603/ba8bc1c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stonetown View Inn, a minute away to ferry & city! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Stone Town, a neighbourhood in Zanzibar Town, is home to this holiday home. Masingini Forest and Forodhani Gardens reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kariakoo Amusement Park and Siso Spice Farm. [Visit our Zanzibar Town travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zanzibar-Town.dx6143849) [View more Holiday homes in Zanzibar Town](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zanzibar-Town-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6143849-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-6.159762,39.190613&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:leqd%40ilenF%3FO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40OBM%40OBOBOBMBOBODMBMDODMBODMFMDMDOFKDMFOFKFMFMFMHKFMFKHKHMHKHKHKHKHIJKHKJKJIHIJKJIJIJILGJIJILGJGLILGJGLGLELGLELGLENELELGLCNELCNCLENCLCNCNALCNANCNALANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDLBNBLDLBNFLDLDLDLFLDLDLFLFLFJFLHLFJFJHLHJFJHJHJHJJJHHHJJJJHJHHHJJJFJHJHLHJFJHLFJFLFLFLFJFNFLDJFNDLDLDLDNDLBNDLBLBNBNBLBNBN%40NBL%40N%40N%40N%40L%40N%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FNAL%3FN%3FNANANANANALANCNANCNCLCNCNCLCLENCLENELELENELGLELGLGLGLGJGLGLGLIJGLIJIJIJGJKLIHIJIJKHKJIJKHKHKHKHKHKHMHKFKHMFMFKFMFMFMFMFMDMDMFMDMDODMDMBODMBOBMDO%40OBMBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FOBO%3FM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAO%3FOCM%3FOCOAOCMAOCOCMAOEMCOCMEOCMEMEMEOEMGMEMEMGMGMGKGMGMGKGMIKGKIMIKIKIKIKIIIKKKKIIKKIKIIIMIKIKIKIKGMGKIMGMGMGKGMGMEMGMEMEMGOEMCMEOEMCOEMCMCOCOCMCOAOCOAOAMAOAOAO%3FOAO%3FO%3FM%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UrWn_iEoPByQX-89mGhYMq5KC0M=) Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region ### What's nearby - ![Slave Market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120012/d9503427-28a6-4f3f-b6c5-2cf7c286614c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Slave Market 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Anglican Cathedral featuring heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120018/07f303a6-9471-43e4-9d02-1fac750c8ba0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Christ Church Cathedral 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![House of Wonders](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120010/c03f920f-5a42-47de-aa4f-5411ab08dc6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) House of Wonders 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Forodhani Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120014/90defd7d-e3c9-49ac-b4e9-3f5f4d5bb4d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Forodhani Gardens 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Old Fort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120008/c5b3d952-5bae-4027-a200-65434844f8fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Old Fort 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles ### Getting around - Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) 19 min drive ### Restaurants - Forodhani Park 9 min walk - House of Karafuu 6 min walk - Lukmaan Restaurant 2 min walk - Secret Garden 4 min walk - Zenji Garden Café 9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture? ### What time is check-out at In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture? ### Where is In the heart of Zanzibar close to historical sites and with real Swahili culture located? ## Have a question? 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